ICE Agents Undermine Families’ Mental Health By Storming Hospitals
News of ICE agents imposing on medical facilities, frightening families, patients, and workers while disrupting care.
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The Link Between Eating Disorders and Too Little Food at Home
New research reveals a surprising link between food insecurity and eating disorders in diverse populations, including both men and women.
After Physical Recovery From Severe Illness, Patients’ Mental Care is Often Forgotten
Physical recovery is celebrated, but the mental and emotional toll of a severe illness is often forgotten.
Want To Reduce Your Kids’ Screen Time? Trust Them More.
Experts reveal children are often only on their phones because we don’t allow them unstructured in-person play with friends – and that makes their childhood “small, anxious, and sad.”
One in Ten Children Coming to the ER in Need of a Psych Bed Wait There for Days
A new study reveals that more than 10% of children in psychiatric emergencies are "boarding" in emergency rooms for days, waiting for an inpatient bed.
Gen Z’s ‘Perfectionism Epidemic’ Is Fueled by Social Media
Experts on perfectionism explain why you need to abandon its pursuit.
Detroit Cosmetologist Hosts A Free Salon At The Shelter That Once Served Her
Niesha Lee gives back to her community by offering free salon services at Detroit Rescue Mission Ministries Genesis House II, the very shelter that once helped her.
Violent Online Networks Nearly Stole Her Son’s Life and Future
Nihilistic networks spread hate among vulnerable kids and adolescents
What We’re Reading: AI and the Male Mental Health Crisis
Our weekly roundup of what's happening in the world of mental health news.
Hoarding Disorder Study Uses Virtual Reality Tool in Treatment
Practicing disposing things in virtual reality may make a difference.
What We’re Reading: Llamas To The Rescue – With Antibodies That Offer Hope For Schizophrenia
Our daily round up of what's happening in the world of mental health news.
Trump’s Big Bill Will Harm Sick Kids, Texas Doctor Warns
Today’s Daily discusses how medicaid cutbacks will affect families across the U.S., helping caregiver parents cope, teens and petty cash, and more.
Pennsylvania’s Decades of Broken Promises on Mental Health
The inpatient population plunged but sufficient community-based care never materialized for Pennsylvania mental health patients.
Are Some Schizophrenia Patients Suffering From an Autoimmune Disease?
One woman’s longtime symptoms of psychosis disappeared after chemotherapy treatment for lymphoma.
Could Singing Slow Cognitive Decline?
Musical memory offers joy to people with dementia, ICE agents’ morale is rock-bottom, and more.
Some Antidepressant Users Suffer Withdrawal Years Later
Some people suffer withdrawal symptoms long after quitting antidepressants – so one doctor recommends slow tapering. And New York Times reporter Ellen Barry shares what she’s learned from reporting on mental health.
Parents: don’t worry about being perfect
Plus, Detroit’s worried teens, LGBTQ+ youth support after 988, and (yes) embracing aging.
Can San Francisco Make Good on its Promise to Redesign Its Mental Health System?
Advocates say Mayor Daniel Lurie's proposed 2-hour parking limit for RVs will hurt homeless people living in them, including those with mental health problems.
