During the pandemic, Louisiana teen creates calming app
A Louisiana high school student invents a mental health app for teens. Also, co-parenting with a narcissist, parenting in survival mode, and more.
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Farewell to Larry Bensky, Journalist Extraordinaire and Supporter
We mourn the passing of an extraordinary activist journalist Also in this issue: intrusive thoughts, mental health stigma, and more.
What’s Behind the Rise in Black Youth Suicide?
Find out more about Black youth and suicide in our interview with Dr. Yolanda Lawson, president of the National Medical Association. Also, two Netflix series on mental illness that psychologists love. And more.
How Can We Combat the Rise in Suicides Among Black Youth? An Interview with Dr. Yolanda Lawson
Dr. Yolanda Lawson, president of the National Medical Association, talks with MindSite News about suicide prevention among Black youth.
A Jail Psychiatrist Laments his High Caseload
An Ohio jail psychiatrist wants stronger community mental health. And ongoing trauma in Gaza will lead to lifelong mental health scars, aid workers say.
CleanTok Queen Helps People with Hoarding Disorder for Free
A TikTok cleaning expert went through a period of hoarding before going clean. Plus, building mourning altars from nature helps those of us who are grieving. And more.
How a Baby Remembers Loss
People assume infants hold no memory of loss or other excruciating events, but the reality is different, researchers say.
Tackling Mental Health Stigma among Asian Americans
Attacks on Asian Americans during the pandemic have left many older Asians depressed and isolated. and an SF nonprofit is finding creative ways to reach out. And more.
Hollywood Teens and Other Actors Safer with Mental Health Coordinators on Set
Licensed mental health professionals may have a new role in Tinseltown. Plus, what's the deal with men and hugs? And more.
When Prison and Mental Illness ‘Are a Death Sentence’
High staff turnover and an often punitive atmosphere make prisons a dangerous place for mentally ill people. Grieving the death of a loved one from afar. Pet Rx for mental health. And more.
Hotlines Offer Stressed Doctors Anonymous Mental Health Help
Two physicians-only mental health lines are helping stressed-out doctors. New Army program aims to improve mental and physical health.
The Mystery of the ‘Super Ager’ Brain
'Super agers' have the memory of someone 20 to 30 years younger. Specialized centers hope to reduce fear and agitation in mental crisis care. And more.
A Daniel Tiger Satire About Excruciating Moments for Parents
A warm-hearted satire on the animated baby tiger's songs. Helping physicians talk about Down syndrome. Dr. Barbara Greenberg on how couples can talk about money. And more.
Are Our Opioid Settlement Dollars Being Spent Wisely?
Using opioid settlement funds to pay for back expenses or existing programs will not make a dent in the opioid epidemic, critics say.
Identical Twins Help Unravel Autism
How can a highly heritable disorder be so different in siblings with the same genome? Plus: What happens when a 911 dispatcher picks up a crisis call from her own daughter. And more.
America’s War on Opioid Recovery
Why has the U.S. failed to embrace two addiction treatment medications that have shown they can save lives? STAT took a look. And a photo essay spotlights elders from across the globe and shares the wisdom and peace they’ve acquired over 72 years.
Male Predators Stalk Girls’ Instagram Influencer Accounts
Parents should think twice before helping their young children create influencer accounts. A Facebook mom's group in LA helps members get through crises and thrive. And more.
Young Voters Care About Mental Health
Millennials and Gen Z voters say mental health should be a political priority. And researchers test a program to connect depressed older adults with trained peers.
Student-Led Mental Health Clubs Fight Stigma
Teen peer support groups to talk about mental health problems have sprouted in schools around the country. A migrant youth mental health crisis. And more.
Ready for a Dry January?
Eliminating alcohol can help you drop pounds and lead to clearer skin, better sleep, more energy and deeper relationships.
How AI Images Promote Bias
Negative stereotypes of people of color in images generated by artificial intelligence reinforce people's worst prejudices. Palestinian hopes die in a refugee camp where civilians await a ceasefire that never comes. And more.
Two Fathers, Two Versions of Hell
A father in Gaza risks a bike ride back to his bombed house to bring his family a loaf of bread,; a father in Israel waits in torment for news of his family taken as hostages.
Harvard Enlists Tik Tok Influencers to Correct Mental Health Myths
The university provided evidence-based messaging to help counter the misinformation online. Plus: Hiring undergrads to combat the mental health crisis on campuses nationwide. And more.
Can long-acting opioid blockers help stem OD crisis?
In Chicago, an effort is underway to use long-acting injections to block opioid withdrawal and reduce overdoses. And many severely mentally ill patients in Seattle are being held in ERs – but not necessarily treated.
It may take a village to provide great care for people with dementia
Why do so many Americans continue to struggle mentally – at a time when more are receiving mental health care than ever? And a push to change the culture of dementia care.
