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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

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.

A photograph of Dr. Bandy Lee
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.

A person's vision and mental health are connected, rather than two separate issues.
“The Eyes Have It”: Why Regular Eye Care is Key for Our Mental (and Physical) Health

Dr. Alex Martin's work with Eyebot encourages people to get free vision tests that will alert them to possible eye issues.

Eight Phrases to Help Your Relationship Thrive – Despite Arguments
"Over-the-top arrogance and selfishness" is a noted trait of a narcissist parent.
Peacock Parenting: The Perils of Being Raised by a Narcissist

"My Parent The Peacock" offers a guide to recognizing the damaging signs of emotional exploitation and gaslighting by a narcissistic parent.

A Sad Farewell to Dr. Jane Goodall
After the Sirens: Lessons from 9/11 about First Responders and Trauma 

“Trauma lives in the culture. In the rituals. In the unspoken. In the doctrine silence.”

Trump lambasted by researchers for alleging Tylenol-autism ink
When Should You Worry About Your Child or Teen’s AI Use – and What Can You Do About It?

Tips on helping your child avoid the mental pitfalls of exploring AI.

OpenAI launches parental safety controls for ChatGPT after a teen’s death
Safety Controls Added to ChatGPT Following Teen’s Suicide
Gaslighting and Mental Health in the Age of Trump

A look at the impact on our collective mental health of attacks on free speech and the rise of authoritarianism in the U.S.

Trump Order Threatens Housing First, Expands Forced Treatment of Homeless People

An executive order from the Trump administration threatens to roll back decades of progress in mental healthcare.

Mamdani’s Plans for Mental Health Crises Aim to End a Cycle of Violence

Zohran Mamdani put forth a plan for transforming New York City's mental health crisis response system.

Minecraft Opens Powerful New World for Child and Teen Therapy

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