Michigan Program Cuts Infant Mortality in Half With Cash Support for Expecting Mothers
"This program reduces the stress on mothers and families...That's what we need for healthy parents and healthy children."
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Despite War, Mothers in Ukraine Strive to Bring Forth New Life
The toll of war includes a rise in preterm births and miscarriages, but Ukrainian women continue to bring new life into the world.
Grief Doesn’t Wait for Kids to be Ready — and Neither Should We
Be warm and direct: use simple, honest language to discuss whatever happened — especially in the case of death.
Take Aim, Let Go: How Archery Is Helping Women Heal
At the Woodley Park Archery Range in Los Angeles, Mindful Archery helps women process and prepare for everything from breakups to burnout.
The Quiet Trap of Using Cannabis to Sleep
Millions rely on cannabis as a nightly sleep aid, but a neurologist warns the relief is deceptive. THC helps people fall asleep faster while delivering less restorative rest, and quitting can trigger withdrawal that mimics the original problem. Here's what actually works for insomnia instead.
The Rise of “Loneliness Influencers”
The popularity of these videos is indicative of a larger emotional crisis.
Phone Bullying in School Cafeterias Hurts Everyone
A cruel digital trend known as "lunch shaming" is driving students to hide, highlighting the toxic rise of school cafeteria bullying.
Hoarding Disorder Is More Common Than You Think. Here’s How to Help
Affecting up to 6% of the population, hoarding disorder is a complex mental health condition that requires careful, boundary-focused family support.
Open-Door Residential Mental Health Care That Actually Works
Faced with a fractured system of locked wards, families are turning to open-door residential mental health facilities for dignity and stability.
Some Relationships Feel Draining, But “Hasslers” Might Actually Be Aging You
A new study from the National Institute on Aging has found that "hasslers” might be biologically aging you, shortening your lifespan.
Free prison calls are improving lives and saving families millions
Advocates want to see state and municipal free-calling mandates so families can reconnect while saving money.
Just about anyone can get a GLP-1. For people with eating disorders, that’s the problem
People with disordered eating are taking GLP-1s and ending up in treatment centers and hospitals.
Antidepressants During Pregnancy Don’t Cause Autism or ADHD, Study Finds
Researchers studying antidepressant use during pregnancy found the risk of autism went away when they controlled for underlying conditions.
Most Young Survivors of Gun Violence Never Get Therapy. California Wants to Change That.
A California bill would require counties to provide free mental health and counseling services to young gun violence survivors up to age 25.
Find How Your Insurer Measures Up on Mental Health Parity
The new Mental Health Parity Index measures how well commercial insurers are delivering mental health coverage compared to other care.
The Parents Living in Fear of Their Own Children
Experts say we need to stop blaming parents and treat child-against-parent aggression as a systemic problem.
As ICE Enforcement and Detentions Surge, Immigrant Communities Are In Anguish
The Trump administration's anti-immigration push has intensified the deep anguish of many who came to the U.S. to escape trauma.