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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

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.

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

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