The number of youth landing in the hospital for self-harm or suicidal behavior jumped by 163 percent in one decade. A possible association between high anxiety and dementia. The NBA's Andre Drummond goes off the social media grid for his mental health. And more.
Tweens have a bad rep, but it's not their fault: Here's how to get closer. Plus: Dr. Greenberg on talking with a relative or friend about suicide, checking how your own stress and anxiety is affecting your kids, writing away heartache, and more.
The stars of the popular 'Ted Lasso' series met with the Bidens to talk about mental health. Plus: the International Day of Happiness and a new plan to treat substance abuse in California.
Children of social media influencers lament their lost childhoods, which they were forced to live out online. A new AI glamour filter on TikTok makes users feel ugly. And Japanese American moms band together to fight mental health stigma.
The grandmothers of invention: How Zimbabwe elders helped create a worldwide trend toward Friendship Benches for free counseling and support. Research on vitamin D and mental health. Plus: Advice for "emotional hangovers" after therapy.
Asking questions rather than confronting mildly disruptive behavior can lead to better outcomes. Plus, Donuts with Dads, pushing for a kinder college application process, and more.
Children in low-income families are at increased risk of eating disorders. Texas plans to execute a mentally ill prisoner with evidence of innocence. The 'Going Mental' podcast shares all. And more.
A NYT investigation reveals that unaccompanied minors as young as 13 who journey to the US are being forced to work brutal, dangerous jobs. In the wake of the pandemic, children are invisible mourners. And how to help your kids navigate peer pressure.
Harvard researchers explore the source of happiness in an important new book. Plus: the importance of work friendships and a new take on Everything Everywhere All At Once.
Black youth need help with mental health crises now, not in the future. What to do if your son is a cyberbully. And if trauma changes the brain, so does healing.
After his mother's death, the young prince clung to a belief that she was still alive, in hiding, and would summon him and his brother when it was safe. And more.
Students are not ready to go back to class after a mass shooting at MSU. Taking the stigma out of mental health treatment in communities of color. Clues that your teeth may give about your mental health. And more.
Sesame Street helps parents talk about tough issues. Florida's school book bans undermine kids and teachers. Dr. Barbara Greenberg on the problems of the "perfect child." And more.
President Biden focused again on mental health in last night's State of the Union. Do you really want to use a bot to help your mental health? And our immuno-compromised friends still risk harm from COVID.
Mental health stole the spotlight at the Grammys. Experts credit Rep. George Santos with raising awareness of pathological lying. A potential pill for postpartum depression is under development. A study shows toxic stress from povery and racism can alter Black children's brains. And more.
Research shows furry companions can promote mental health and resilience in kids. The first Congressional Dads Caucus. Teen psychologist Barbara Greenberg on mother-daughter dynamics. Honoring a slain father's memory in Monterey Park. And more.
Research suggests that pets can promote mental health and resilience in children.
Another horrific testament in the archives of Black deaths. Wedding-related eating disorders. A viral personality quiz has the last laugh. When to quit your job. And more.
The prince's book Spare has ushered in new conversations about sibling dynamics. Growing up Asian in America. Plus: Talking to your kids about gun violence. And more.
Hiring peer support workers could help Washington State combat its severe shortage of mental health workers. Difficulties rolling out the 'Trieste model' for mental health in LA. How the O'Hare Airport shelters unhoused people from the deadly cold. And more.
Why all those scary mood swings and risk-taking may actually be good news. Family road trips without Baby Shark. How to stop school bullies. Tech for LGBTQ+ kids' support. And more.
A look at the discussion following the news that Prince Harry used psychedelics to try to cope with his grief over the death of his mother, Princess Diana. Plus: How imams combat stigma over mental health. An attorney urges the U.S. to ban conversion therapy. And how racial discrimination can wreak havoc on your body's brain-gut microbiome, something that may lead to a higher risk of autoimmune inflammatory diseases.
Research has long shown that spanking is harmful to kids' mental health and safety. Dr. Greenberg on the problems of uncontrolled venting. Theatre classes teach empathy. And more.
Mashable's list of the top mental health books. Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot criticized for not reopening mental health clinics. "Tranq dope" adds new danger to drug zones. And more.
A David vs. Goliath lawsuit seeks to hold social media giants accountable for the youth mental health crisis. Public defenders at a breaking point. Update on the Maternal Mental Health Hotline. And more.
