‘The Press Has Sanewashed Trump’s Dementia and Mental Illness’: Dr. John Gartner
The psychologist and founder of Duty to Warn says the aging Trump has dementia and is severely mentally ill.
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Mental Health Experts Continue Their “Duty to Warn” About Trump’s Mental Unfitness Up to 11th Hour
Trump shows "unmistakable" signs of dementia and is unfit for office, according to a coalition of mental health experts.
Relief Funds Offer Help for the Mental Health of Farmers with Land Poisoned by ‘Forever Chemicals’
In Maine, state agencies and nonprofits are working to help farmers distressed by the discovery of PFAS – better known as “forever chemicals” – on their land.
Our World War II Dads, the Supreme Court and Our Collective Mental Health
Our World War II parents would be outraged and not rest till the courts' presidential immunity decision was overturned, and so should we.
Farewell to Larry Bensky, Journalist Extraordinaire and Supporter
We mourn the passing of an extraordinary activist journalist Also in this issue: intrusive thoughts, mental health stigma, and more.
Arrests, Violent Attacks Against Students Protesting the War on Gaza Causes Trauma
What parents can do to help their college students traumatized by arrests and police violence on campus. And more.
The Real Cause of the Youth Mental Health Crisis? No Free Play
Some experts say decades of helicopter parenting and the lack of free play are to blame for teen depression and anxiety, not cell phones. And more.
Wanted: Californians Who Have Mental Health Care
If you're a California resident who receives or provides mental health care, CalMatters would love to hear from you. Plus: DBT changes a Minnesota mom's life. And more.
The Power of Touch
A large-scale scientific review found touch can significantly improve wellbeing and reduce pain, depression and anxiety. And more.
Rwandans’ Unfathomable Power to Forgive
Thirty years after genocide left up to 800,000 Tutsis dead in Rwanda, 64,000 Rwandans have completed 15 weeks of therapy and some have forgiven their attackers. In other news: helicopter college parents, a gun violence memorial in Philly, mental health reads, and more.
The Risks and Benefits of Digital Mental Health
We explore the world of digital apps used to support young people’s mental health – and find sharply divergent experiences. Some users – including a Bay Area school district – are having great success. But an investigation by Mashable found significant failings by the peer-support platform 7 Cups put children at risk.
Acting Out Dreams At Night May Signal a Neurological Disorder
Eileen Mills thought the nighttime theatrics from her husband were amusing, until he was diagnosed with Parkinson's. Controversy arises over housing for homeless people in LA. Restaurant chains focus on mental health, and more.
How To Tell Your Children You Have Cancer
Princess Kate's cancer diagnosis is sparking discussions on how to tell children about a serious illness. Crocheting through grief. Childcare and background checks. And more.
Dreading Weekends? Try ‘European Parenting’
If you're feeling burned out by family life, look to Europe for some solutions. Secrets from the science of toddlers. Dr. Barbara Greenberg on jealousy. And more.
Too Much ‘Enrichment’ Undermines Kids’ Mental Health
In other news, TikTok users and free speech advocates angrily protest Congress's attempt to ban the wildly popular youth platform from the US. More teens seeing doctor for mental health ills. And more.
People with Disabilities Abused in Illinois’s Big State-Run Facilities
Illinois wants to end federal oversight for care of its residents with disabilities, but advocates say it's needed more than ever. Plus, adoptees have a right to their history. And more.
First Grader Makes Plea for Social Emotional Learning at School
A six-year-old makes the case for keeping social-emotional learning in New Hampshire schools. Over-reporting of child abuse for children of color. Psychologist Barbara Greenberg's column. And more.
Working to Fend Off Dementia
Mild cognitive decline may be a precursor to dementia, but you can take steps to stop or delay its progress. Psychologists work with Hollywood and indies to dispel myths about mental illness. And more.
Women Say Being ‘Dismissed’ By Providers Is Not In Their Head
Your troubling symptoms often have a physical cause. In other news, there are more female psychopaths than previously thought, air pollution may contribute to Alzheimer's, and more.
Youth of Color Say Media Coverage Undermines their Mental Health
Youth of color say negative stereotypes in the media threaten their self-worth and safety. Plus, Ask Barbara's column, teens and lifesaving buprenorphine, and more.
Recognizing Eating Disorders in Boys
A boy's relentless obsession with working out and looking muscular may hide an eating disorder as well as a distorted body image. How to help your gifted child who is failing school. And more.
The Power of Friendship
Lifelong friendships can translate to lifelong well-being. Research shows dance classes bolster mental health. And more.
‘Dementia’ Symptoms Linked to Cirrhosis Are Likely Reversible
What appear to be dementia symptoms in these cases are nearly always reversible with treatment – if they're linked to undiagnosed liver disease. And more.
Helping Young Teens Stay Alive in DC
A nonprofit called Guns Down Friday works to help kids survive to adulthood. A Black-led father's group works with Detroit dads to promote family wellness. And more.
Does a Keto Diet Hold Promise for Some With Bipolar Illness?
Why a ketogenic diet may offer mental relief for some people. New findings on Alzheimer's. Little mental health support available for Native Americans. And more.
