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Diana Hembree

Diana Hembree is co-founding editor of MindSite News . She is a health and science journalist who served as a senior editor at Time Inc. Health and its physician’s magazine, Hippocrates, and as news editor at the Center for Investigative Reporting for more than 10 years.

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Trump Shows ‘Unmistakable’ Signs of Advanced Dementia, Experts Say. Why Is He Still President?
Trump Shows ‘Unmistakable’ Signs of Serious Dementia, Experts Say. Why Isn’t Congress Invoking the 25th Amendment?
Unseen: ICE’s Assault on Asians in the United States

A months-long investigation looked into the impact of Trump’s draconian immigration policies on Asian Americans.

New Senate Bill Targets ‘Troubled Teen’ Industry and Residential Treatment Abuse

Senator Ron Wyden introduced the BRIDGES for Kids Act to increase oversight of residential treatment centers and create a national dashboard to track abuse.

Troubled Teen Industry in Illinois Roiled By Sexual Assault Charges
How to Best Protect You and Your Family from ICE

As enforcement actions surge, these two new resources help families know their rights with ICE.

What Is Trump Derangement Syndrome?

Trump Derangement Syndrome is a term President Donald Trump and his allies are using to deride his opponents.

How Trump’s Domestic Spying Threatens Our Collective Mental Health
MacArthur Fellow Nabarun Dasgupta warns that harm reduction opioid overdose prevention strategies, like Narcan distribution, are at risk as new federal policies shift toward punitive addiction measures.
“MacArthur Genius” Scientist Warns Against Rolling Back Harm Reduction
AI Fuels Psychosis. Here’s How Therapists Can Help Clients Protect Themselves 

Learn how to embed instructions into AI's operational logic to help detect and act on signs of delusion.

Developmental Psychologist Debunks Myths About Attachment Parenting and Babywearing

Developmental psychologist Emily Little argues that babywearing promotes secure attachment and better parental mental health.

ICE’s Assault on Democracy: An Avalanche of Betrayals
The ICE Chronicles: Cruelty as Policy
Newark Welcomes El Barrio Wellness, a Mental Health Center “Helping Us Build a Stronger, Healthier City From the Ground Up”
Panic and the Zeitgeist: Why New Novels Focus on Anxiety Attacks
Washington State’s Bold Plan to Boost Child Wellbeing
Mental Health Clubhouses Rush to Feed Members During SNAP Cutoff
Utah’s Controversial Plan to Involuntarily Commit Unhoused and Mentally Ill People
Did School Closings Boost Gun Violence in Philadelphia?
Around 63 million people are actively caring for an aging parent.
Navigating Sibling Relationships While Caring For An Aging Parent

Caring for aging parents is a common responsibility that can sometimes strain sibling relationships.

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Psychiatrist on Trump Fantasy of Bombing Protestors with Feces

"We would not put a literal toddler in charge of the nation; why would we a functional one?” 

Soft Drink Consumption Linked to Depression Risk

Soft drink consumption is associated with a significantly increased risk of major depressive disorder in a new study published by JAMA Psychiatry.

Even in the face of terminal cancer, Linden found strength in love that he has contributed to surviving cancer.
Neuroscientist Credits Unconditional Love for Surviving Terminal Cancer

Diagnosed with terminal heart cancer and given 18 months to live, a neuroscientist credits the deep love of his wife for his survival.

Hopelab Finds Southern Youth Need Mental Health Solutions ‘Free of Bias and Regional Stereotypes’
No Kings Protest One of the Largest in US History

Seven to eight million people attended the nationwide protest of Trump's policies on No Kings Day on Saturday.

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Some therapists who had trouble connecting with youth turned to another source of connection: Minecraft therapy, which follows the approach of play therapy. In this webinar, we’ll talk with two leading experts in the promising genre.

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How Minecraft Therapy Is Transforming Child and Teen Mental Health Care