Suicides and homicides among young people spiked early in pandemic, study says
Experts cited several potential reasons for the increases in suicides and homicides, including higher rates of depression, limited availability of mental health services, and the number of guns in homes.
Talking to kids about violence can be hard: One psychiatrist shares tips for parents
Talking to children about violence and tragedy is complicated. But, psychiatrist Dr. Suvrat Bhargave of the Center for Family Psychiatry in Tyrone, Georgia, shares some advice on how to talk to kids about hard things.
Mental health courts: How much can they help jail crisis?
Her baby appeared to be only a few months old. But for at least one day, his mother was going back to jail.
Rise in temperatures means rise in crime, expert says
For some, it's simply about access with more people out and about and children out of school.
Surgeon general warns social media can have 'profound risk of harm' for kids
Could social media for kids be regulated next, like car seats and baby formula? The U.S. surgeon general is pushing policymakers to consider change in a new report on social media and youth mental health.
More than a quarter of Canadians think homelessness, poverty are reasons for assisted suicide
Half of respondents said those with disabilities should have access to assisted suicide
Town hall held to discuss 988 Lifeline impact in Georgia
Mental health problems continue to impact the lives of countless individuals, prompting Georgia to take proactive measures in providing support.
Clayton DA: 'We're drowning' in mental health criminal cases
Most people who suffer from a mental illness in this country never touch the criminal justice system. They lead productive lives.
A mentally ill inmate has waited in a Georgia isolation cell 468 days for help. He's not alone.
For 468 days and counting, Winston Powell has known little else than the walls of a barren isolation cell. He's in limbo because the average wait to see a state forensic psychologist in Georgia is over 10 months.
Google to add pre-written text prompts to suicide-related search results
When someone searches for suicide-related terms, they’ll see a prompt with conversation starters they can send via text in an effort to “reduce the stigma” of reaching out for help.
Atlanta veterans demand mental health treatment for Midtown shooting suspect
A metro Atlanta veteran's organization says Midtown shooting suspect Deion Patterson should not be in the Fulton County Jail.
'He wanted to end his life': Iowa officers rescue man about to jump off bridge
Dashcam video showed the moment to officers jumping into action to save a man who wanted to end his life.
Rookie Marietta police officer saves woman's life in daring rescue
Marietta Police say an officer, who has been on the force less than a year, saved a woman's life, who was in a mental health crisis.
Help for farmers, Georgia agriculture department shares mental health resources
They provide the food on our table and keep up with the clothes on our backs, but it may surprise many that those in the agriculture industry struggle with mental health issues.
Heather Armstrong, mommy blogger known as Dooce, dies at 47
Armstrong’s boyfriend, Pete Ashdown, told The Associated Press that he found her Tuesday night at their Salt Lake City home.
After Midtown shooting, group of Dem. lawmakers wants Kemp to call special session
Four Democratic state lawmakers sent a letter to Gov. Brian Kemp Monday demanding he call a special legislative session.
Veterans find PTSD relief through scuba diving program
When the former marine and Georgia police officer scuba dives, everything slows down and fits into place. He now is trying to bring that same sense of peace to his fellow veterans.
Loneliness poses risks as deadly as smoking, US surgeon general says
“(Loneliness) is like hunger or thirst. It's a feeling the body sends us when something we need for survival is missing," the U.S. surgeon general said.
Paris Hilton visits DC to introduce bill, details abuse at 'troubled teen' facility
Paris Hilton is taking her own childhood experiences and using them for a purpose to advocate for reforms in the troubled teen industry.
Gov. Kemp signs bills designed to help military veterans
Gov. Brian Kemp signed three bills into law Tuesday aimed at helping military veterans in Georgia.