MindSite News Turns Five
Five years ago yesterday, as the U.S. was trying to recover from the COVID-19 pandemic, MindSite News was launched as the nation's only news outlet exclusively reporting on mental health.
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‘You’re Not Alone in This Dumpster Fire’: Trump’s Student Loan Rule Changes Cause Widespread Fear & Panic
A California financial expert shares what all parents and college students need to know to best protect themselves.
How 9/11’s firefighters began to heal from unspeakable trauma
'At the FDNY, we lost 343 members...The devastation was so total that action seemed like the only antidote.'
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.
‘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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.