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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.

Diana's Latest Articles

A Roundup of Our Most Hopeful Mental Health Stories
Film, Books and Streaming Series: Our Most Popular Arts and Culture Stories

From reviews of Succession and Seeing Red to the mental health benefits of fantasy fiction, we want to share some of our favorites.

Ukrainian vets and soldiers buoyed by yoga and restorative retreats
Psychiatrist Bandy Lee Renews Call for Trump’s Removal from Office
‘The Most Dangerous Days of Our Lifetimes’: Psychiatrist Renews Call to Remove ‘Mentally Unfit’ Trump From Office

Trump's dementia and mental instability pose a grave danger to the United States and the world, mental health experts warn.

‘Going Home to Die’: How Insurance Companies Deny Care for Eating Disorders
War Vets, What If Your Equine Therapy Horse Rejects You?
Dr. Barbara Greenberg on The Golden Bachelor and Gray Dating
The Healing Powers of Nature for Mental Health Affirmed in New Study
How Some Black Women Are Coping in a Time of Stunning Job Loss and Racism

An essay by Sheree Crute on finding solace and even joy in these dark times.

Helping Farmers Weather Uncertainty, Stigma and Depression

Farming is one of the industries with the highest risk for suicide. Mental health experts say financial pressures are a common reason why.

Remote work is linked with increased anxiety, depression and isolation

New Science study reveals remote workers face a 58% rise in time spent alone and 72% higher odds of zero daily human contact.

CA Guards Force Violent Gladiator Fights Onto Youth in Juvenile Hall

Inside a juvenile detention center in California where “gladiator fights” are part of a larger, violent guard culture.

When AI Notetaking In Therapy Becomes a Breach of Trust

As more clinicians adopt automated systems, therapy AI notetaking faces backlash from patients who feel their privacy has been violated.

Climate Disasters Fueling Homelessness and Mental Health Problems

New data reveals how climate disasters fueling homelessness are triggering a severe, widespread mental health crisis across the U.S.

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New Report: Online Gambling Puts Youth, Members of the Military and Others at Great Risk of Financial Harm, Addiction and Depression

Online gambling has exploded. That explosion is undermining the finances and mental health of millions of people, especially young men.

Congressman John Larson at a Veterans Day ceremony in Connecticut, with Wethersfield Mayor Amy Bello standing behind him.
Rep. John Larson filed articles of impeachment to remove ‘unhinged’ Trump from office last month. Here’s what’s new.

Democrats will impeach him if they retake control of Congress, President Donald Trump predicted in a Sunday TV interview.

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Ozempic and Other GLP-1 Meds Help Patients Manage Diabetes, Obesity and Maybe Some Mood Disorders

A new study suggests that, in addition to helping with diabetes management and weight loss, GLP-1 medications may help improve mental health.

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Six Common Drugs and Vaccines That May Reduce Your Dementia Risk

New research finds that antibiotics, antivirals, vaccines and anti-inflammatories are all associated with reduced dementia risk. 

New York City Major Zohran Mamdani stands at a podium, surrounded by a group of people
Mamdani Invests $12 Million in ‘Peer Army’ to Support Addiction Recovery

"Every New Yorker deserves access to care, dignity and support, no matter where they are in their recovery journey,” Mamdani said.

Donald Trump is Mentally Unfit and Should be Removed from Office, Declares Group of Leading Physicians

Trump's mental instability and sole authority to launch nuclear weapons make him "a clear and present danger," one doctor said.

Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. stands in a Senate hearing room, buttoning his jacket.
RFK Jr. Pushes to Curb Overprescribing of Psychiatric Drugs

Experts are worried about the Health Secretary’s proposal for work and farm camps for kids with drug or mental problems.

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Gen Z and the Unbearable Brightness of BuzzBallz

Buzzballz drinks' playful packaging and fruity flavors attract young drinkers, much like candy-flavored vapes hook kids on nicotine.

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Two Mental Health Policy Trackers You Don’t Want to Miss

Tracking tools for new developments in mental health policy can be invaluable. Here are a few we recommend.

Even Under Financial Pressure, Young People Point to Reasons for Hope