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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
“(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.
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.
Gov. Brian Kemp signed three bills into law Tuesday aimed at helping military veterans in Georgia.
Feeling stuck over a big decision? These 5 steps may help
Life throws a lot of decisions our way, and it can be easy to get stuck over major decisions about work, our relationships, and making a big change. But licensed professional counselor Natolie Gray says there are 5 steps that can help you get unstuck.
Life throws a lot of decisions our way, and it can be easy to get stuck over major decisions about work, our relationships, and making a big change. But licensed professional counselor Natolie Gray says there are 5 steps that can help you get unstuck.
Officers find woman with gun outside Clarkston Police Department
Surveillance cameras captured Mia Cooper walking through Clarkston Police Department's parking lot Tuesday morning.
Surveillance cameras captured Mia Cooper walking through Clarkston Police Department's parking lot Tuesday morning.
Advocacy group calls for changes to end youth violence
Advocates have been working to prevent youth violence by making changes both at home and under the Gold Dome.
Advocates have been working to prevent youth violence by making changes both at home and under the Gold Dome.
Spelman College students balance pros and cons of social media
When it comes to social media, Spelman College students Madison Riles and M’Kenzie Lumas-Harmon are constantly creating.
When it comes to social media, Spelman College students Madison Riles and M’Kenzie Lumas-Harmon are constantly creating.
Spring, summer can be harder than winter for some seasonal depression sufferers
The spring and summer can bring relief for people who experience seasonal affective disorder, or SAD, during the winter months, when the days are short and there is less sunlight. But for about 10% of SAD sufferers, the warmer months are the hardest.
The spring and summer can bring relief for people who experience seasonal affective disorder, or SAD, during the winter months, when the days are short and there is less sunlight. But for about 10% of SAD sufferers, the warmer months are the hardest.
Federal judge ruling makes it so insurers don't have to cover some preventive care services
This includes screenings for cancer, diabetes and mental health
This includes screenings for cancer, diabetes and mental health
Fetterman leaves Walter Reed with depression 'in remission'
In a statement, Fetterman’s office says his depression was treated with medication and that he's wearing hearing aids for hearing loss.
In a statement, Fetterman’s office says his depression was treated with medication and that he's wearing hearing aids for hearing loss.
Marietta Police sets up wellness room to help first responders
Law enforcement officers often deal with one crisis after another. It can affect them personally and how they do their job. That's why the Marietta Police Department set up a place where they can go to decompress.
Law enforcement officers often deal with one crisis after another. It can affect them personally and how they do their job. That's why the Marietta Police Department set up a place where they can go to decompress.