Employees of SAMHSA, the federal agency responsible for leading the nation’s response to the mental health and drug overdose crises, were among those terminated this morning in the latest round of mass firings implemented by the Trump administration.
Forgotten Children is a four-part series on the tragic and underreported problem of childhood grief – and the efforts to address it. Parental death has been rising in the U.S. due to COVID-19, the overdose epidemic and gun violence.
As California grapples with mental illness, addiction and homelessness, the Steinberg Institute issued a dire warning: Massive cuts from the Trump administration and Congress threaten to dismantle efforts to help the state’s most vulnerable.
"The ongoing school shootings are constant reminders that teens might not ever feel truly safe.”
When the sedatives and antidepressants prescribed for PTSD don't work, some veterans have found peace through psychedelics.
The most urgent question was, would callers from the Hollywood clubhouse be able to reach all their members in time?
In state that have passed laws banning abortions, women who have used medication or traveled to other states to end a pregnancy are often afraid to talk with a therapist out of fear that the therapist might report them.
Guadalupe Ortíz was diagnosed with anxiety at 10. Since Donald Trump’s inauguration, she has refused to attend school – and she is not alone. Absenteeism has surged in Chicago Public Schools. The teacher's union and district are working to make immigrant children and families feel secure and welcome.
Across the country, the number of people diagnosed with developmental disabilities is rising, with implications for those individuals and the economy. This story looks at the experience of a family – and an editor – in Pittsburgh.
Thousands of Texans are abandoning the state’s suicide hotline mid-call as call centers struggle under a $7 million funding deficit and a growing suicide rate.
A long-acting monthly injection and counseling have helped heal problems linked to a beloved husband's schizophrenia..
Parental death has been rising in the U.S. due to COVID-19, the overdose epidemic and gun violence. In this first part of Forgotten Children, we look at efforts to help children grieving from the loss of parents to gun violence.
Thursday, Dec. 19, 12 pm PT / 2 pm CT / 3 pm ET. Join MindSite News and a team of mental health policy advocates and experts as we explore where a second Trump presidency may go.
In the aftermath of the presidential election, almost 200 people gathered in Chicago to strategize about how to protect the mental health of immigrant communities. They also sought a space of healing to help them get ready them for what lies ahead.
Losing a child is one of the most painful events a parent can endure, but services often focus on mothers – and fathers tend to grieve in isolation. These men formed a DIY grief group for dads.
Many high school students are working passionately to support each other's mental health. They may need to work extra hard if they live in a community that offers fewer services.
Trump shows "unmistakable" signs of dementia and is unfit for office, according to a coalition of mental health experts.
From the Renaissance to the controversial book Sybil and beyond, the existence of multiple personalities has been explored for centuries.
Some researchers suggest healthcare providers should create more engaging content on #DID TikTok channels to counter misinformation.
Many immigrants suffer from trauma as a result of the persecution they fled and their perilous journey to the United States. The city of Chicago is trying to help meet those needs.
Getting distracted, impulsivity, poor judgment and thrill-seeking tend to appear more often in drvers with the disorder.
The 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline will deploy technology that routes calls based on their proximity to cell phone towers, preventing confusion and delays, the Biden administration announced.
A grim ritual is playing out in Winder, Georgia, in the aftermath of another school shooting. The state has set up a recovery center, churches and health providers are offering therapy and emotional support dogs offer solace.
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