‘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.
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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.
A Mayor’s Baffling Support for Solitary Confinement
NYC Mayor Eric Adams vetoes bill to end the practice of solitary confinement in city jails – a punishment classified as "torture" by the UN. How the Golden Warriors dealt with the sudden death of a beloved assistant coach. And more.
A College Weathers An Unthinkable Mental Health Crisis
Seven students killed themselves at Worcester Polytechnic in Massachusetts over a six-month period. How the college endured the trauma -- and transformed.
Doulas Covered by Medicaid in New York
Doulas help reduce maternal mortality rates and racial disparities in birth outcomes. Energy drinks are bad for children. And more.
Why the VA Fails Vets on Mental Health
Suicides and other preventable deaths are far too common in the agency's broken health care system. Dysfunctional family show "Succession" ties for the most Emmy awards. And more.
Healing families from the toxic stress of racism
Support for Black parents in Minnesota also boosts their children's mental health. Wrestling with anorexia treatment. And more.
Treatment for Early Psychosis Keeps Youth in School and Jobs
Wraparound treatment for early psychotic illnesses helps young people with schizophrenia stay healthy and independent, but commercial insurance shuns it. And much more.
A Latino generation gap over mental health
Yesenia Barrios explores the culture clash between many Latino parents and their children over therapy. Succession heads to the Emmys. And more.
A Holiday Check-In On Your Undergrad’s Mental Health
Let your child know you welcome honest conversations. Plus: Teaching gratitude. An update on Maui trauma. And more.
New Findings on PTSD
Episodes of post-traumatic stress are experienced as happening in real life rather than the past. MindSite News' greatest hits of 2023. And more.
Exhausted, stressed-out air traffic controllers a risk to flight safety
Overworked air traffic controllers say a crash is inevitable unless conditions improve. Black Angelenos organize healing events in LA. Mental health apps risk your privacy. And more.
Cracks in Moms for Liberty Group Widen
Pennsylvania chapter leaves after husband of Moms for Liberty co-founder and Florida Republican Chair accused of rape. The emotional burden of Parent Plus loans. And more.
Breaking the Cycle of Childhood Trauma
Parents need help to stop intergenerational trauma. Zadie Smith's teen angst. High-conflict divorce. Revisiting two fathers in hell. And more.
Firefighters Get Serious About Mental Health
Firefighters have a higher risk of suicide than the national average – and more are seeking help. Plus: "payer ghosting" of mental health providers. And more.
Cue Cards for a Happier Mind
Anh Oppenheimer has created a card deck to help teens and adults remember the light when darkness is all they see. How racism affects Black kids' mental health. The power of friendship. And more.
Calming Kids Without Words
A parent's gentle touch can soothe children who are anxious or grumpy. Hope and empathy amid "an ocean of sorrow" in Israel and Gaza. The Swedish secret for happy kids. And more.
A Homeless Student’s Anguish in LA
At 15, a young boy is trying to protect his mother and sister -- and his mental health. A Liverpool mental health facility that looks like a kid's funhouse. When resilience training is a bust. And more.
‘Retaliation is a reality’: How agribusiness attacks on a Colorado farmworkers rights law erode ranch workers’ mental health
Anxiety and depression, among the most common mental issues in migrant farmworkers, may be exacerbated by the backlash against a recent farmworkers rights bill.
How to Deal With Seasonal Depression
The steps you should take to navigate seasonal depression. Maui wildfire survivors struggle with trauma and despair. Understanding your own gender identity. And more.
Infant Mortality On the Rise
Babies are dying in the U.S. at a higher rate than they have in the past 20 years. Plus: New CMS rules, Dr. Greenberg on dealing with adult children's fights, and more.
Free Play! Children Need It To Grow Up, Experts Say
An expert argues that the decline in independent play may be at the root of the youth mental health crisis. Plus: Why book bans and hypervigilant parenting harm kids. And more.
Expanding Medicare to Support Mental Health
Getting older shouldn't mean you have to wait six months to see a therapist. Plus: Combating intrusive thoughts. The healing power of music therapy. And more.
Librarians: Unsung Heroes of the Mental Health Crisis
Library workers are on the front lines of mental health support. Also in this edition: How discrimination affects the brain-gut connection and obesity. And more.
