Therapist Uses Dungeons and Dragons to Help Heal Patients
Katrina Serrano, a certified therapeutic dungeon master, says clients can challenge themselves with D&D in a safe environment.
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Talking with Children About Homelessness
It's important to talk with kids about the root causes of homelessness to guard against stigma toward people without homes.
How to Stop Hoarding
A Pennsylvania-based program called Fight the Blight offers courses and helps hoarders declutter their homes.
Parenting Stories You May Have Missed
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‘Show An Affirming Flame’
We borrowed our headline from a poem by W.H. Auden. As we consider what lies ahead, may we all show an affirming flame.
Trump May Make It Harder for Your Family to Get Mental Health Coverage
There are widespread concerns that Trump's anti-regulation approach may undermine coverage and parity.
Grieving a Husband Killed by Police During a Mental Health Crisis
Four years after Walter Wallace was shot by police during a mental health crisis, his widow speaks out.
PBS Kids Debuts Its First Autistic Lead
A cartoon racoon child known as Carl the Collector gives us hope for a more inclusive future.
Trump’s Incoming Border Czar Threatens Chicago
Former ICE chief Tom Homan vows to begin mass deportations in Chicago – and prosecute leaders who stand in his way.
The Danger of Hope
Detroit artist Morgan Breon uses her art and theatre to help schools and counselors support youth survivors of trauma.
Restoring Human Dignity in Prison
A maximum-security prison in Argentina offers a cooperative that reignites dignity and purpose inside the walls.
Countering Racist Mass Text Messages With Hope
What can families do when their children are confronted with a barrage of racist text messages and hate?
In Chicago, A Movement Builds to Protect Immigrants’ Mental Health
In Chicago, Mayor Brandon Johnson vows to protect immigrants even if it means risking federal funding.
‘Forgotten’ Dads Find Solace Grieving a Child’s Death Together
In grieving a child's death with other lonely fathers, men find brotherhood.
When Making Amends Isn’t Enough
A Texas law is keeping two women who served their time and paid their dues from becoming social workers.
Battling Hopelessness Among Youth
Youth in communities with few resources are more apt to feel hopeless. Some students and teachers are working together to make a difference.
Lifelike AI Chatbot Played Role in Teen’s Suicide, Lawsuit Charges
The role-playing app Character.AI lets teen users create their own AI chatbots to text with. What could go wrong?
Did the Navy Fail Tiara Gray?
A mother attributes her daughter's suicide to the military's failure to treat her mental ills.
Therapists Grapple with Post-Election Despair
Tuesday’s election shook many therapists while also fueling demand for their services.
Election Day De-Stressing
Election Day is finally here. We share some tips on how to get through it.
Teacher Bias Against Obese Students Is Widespread & Harmful: Research
Teachers' prejudice against obese students conributes to mental health struggles and worse academic outcomes.
Why Do Teens Love TikTok Content on Dissociative Identity Disorder?
TikTok content on dissociative identity disorder (DID) is wildly popular with teens, many of whom think they have it. Why?
Housing First Advocates Troubled by ‘Medication First’ Approach
Some psychiatric street teams in LA first treat severely mentally ill street residents with antipsychotics -- sometimes without consent.