Health Organizations Condemn Traumatic ICE Raids, Family Separation
According to letters from children living in an ICE detention facility, living conditions are inhumane and their mental health is suffering.
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Mental Health Coalition Protests ICE Raids and Detention
Patients are avoiding health care, even in serious medical emergencies, because of ICE raids on clinics and hospitals.
Does Contemporary “McMindfulness” Reinforce Our Suffering?
A Buddhist teacher and professor argues that a mindfulness solely focused on the self is only a stopgap fix.
Does Contemporary “McMindfulness” Reinforce Our Suffering?
A Buddhist teacher and professor argues that a commodified mindfulness solely focused on the self is only a stopgap fix.
In Teens, Social Anxiety Often Looks Like Anger
A study finds that some teens' aggressive behavior may be due to social anxiety, not straightforward reactivity.
“No Beds”: Despite Improvements, Detroit’s Shelter System Continues to Let Families Down
When a Detroit mom and her two sons faced homelessness last year, she spent months calling the city daily for beds - in vain.
Expert Calls for Harm Reduction, Not Punishment, to Resolve Our Overdose Crisis
As the Trump administration pulls funding from harm reduction, an expert on the overdose crisis says it's the best way to save lives.
988 call responses plummet in Georgia after insurer cutbacks
After an insurance company made cutbacks, Georgia's 988 response rate to mental health crisis calls "fell off a cliff."
How to Help Your Neurodiverse Child Out of the Cocoon
Neurodiverse burnout can leave children stuck in a "cocoon." Learn how scaffolded parenting helps them move back to the world.
Co-Regulation: A Vital Skill in the Parenting Toolkit
Parental yelling often compounds childhood distress. A look at how modeling self-restraint builds long-term emotional resilience.
Ahead of album release, Ye apologizes for hate speech, blames bipolar 1
Ye (Kanye West) issues a formal apology for 2025's extremist actions, citing a 2002 brain injury and bipolar mania. Some experts and fans remain skeptical.
Chatbots May Spark Delusions Even in People With No Mental Illness
Psychologists say AI chatbots have led people to experience delusions, warning that more of us are at risk than we might think.
Generative AI More Harmful Than Helpful in K-12 Classrooms
A new study from the Brookings Institution finds that generative AI does more bad than good in today’s classrooms.
Restorative Justice Leads to Felony Murder Plea after Teen Son’s Death
Thirteen years after the death of 16-year-old Corey Stingley, restorative justice healing brings a "triumph" of accountability and a model for legal resolution.
Gen Z Knows How to Lay Down a Boundary – But Too Much Therapy Speak Could Further Disconnection
Experts warn that therapy speak and social isolation are rising among Gen Z as "self-care" language is increasingly used to avoid meaningful social connections.
Trump Administration Cancels, Then Restores Federal Grants for Addiction Treatment and Mental Health
The administration restored nearly $2 billion in addiction and mental health grants after an overnight cancellation sparked a furious outcry.
The News From Minneapolis That Makes It Hard To Breathe
Minneapolis residents are reeling after the January 7 killing of Renee Nicole Good by a masked ICE agent.
Trump Freezes $10 Billion in Childcare Aid to 5 Democratically-Led States, Baselessly Claiming “Widespread Fraud”
A $10 billion federal child care funding freeze targets California, Colorado, Illinois, Minnesota, and New York.
Seeing Guilt for What It Is: Motivation to Change
Psychology professor Chris Moore explores the difference between guilt and shame, revealing how healthy guilt can motivate healing, repair relationships, and drive restorative justice.
Care for Dogs While Their People Are in Recovery
Pawsitive Recovery is a Denver-based program that places pets with foster caregivers while their guardians recover from mental health problems.
Brown University Student Survives Her Second School Shooting
A Brown University student's account of surviving her second mass shooting highlights the profound trauma of school shootings and the compounding psychological toll of gun violence on American students.
When Does Love Become Dysfunctional?
Experts are debating love addiction signs and causes that lead to obsessive love seeking and destructive relationship patterns.
Medetomidine: The New Veterinary Sedative Ravaging Philadelphia
A drug called medetomidine is replacing xylazine in the fentanyl supply, shifting the drug crisis to one of life-threatening withdrawal.
Australia’s Youth Social Media Ban Causes Anxiety Before Holidays
Australia's youth social media ban, implemented just before the long holiday break, has sparked concern among mental health experts who warn the sudden loss of digital community and support could cause distress and isolation for vulnerable teens.
