James Madison University cancels softball season following player's death
The remainder of the season for the James Madison University softball team was canceled, the school announced Monday, following the death of star player Lauren Bernett.
The remainder of the season for the James Madison University softball team was canceled, the school announced Monday, following the death of star player Lauren Bernett.
Naomi Judd, gone at 76, wrote about her mental illness in recent book
Grammy award-winning singer — the 'mom' half of The Judds singing duo — shared her struggle with depression
Grammy award-winning singer — the 'mom' half of The Judds singing duo — shared her struggle with depression
Stressed out: 4 in 10 women have reached their ‘breaking point,’ survey says
A new online poll says four in 10 women have reached what’s known as a "breaking point," or the point when life stressors become too much and cause a physical, mental or emotional breakdown.
A new online poll says four in 10 women have reached what’s known as a "breaking point," or the point when life stressors become too much and cause a physical, mental or emotional breakdown.
Teen girls who visited ER with eating disorders doubled during pandemic, CDC says
The number of teen girls who visited U.S. emergency rooms for eating disorders doubled during the COVID-19 pandemic, and visits for tic disorders tripled, the CDC said.
The number of teen girls who visited U.S. emergency rooms for eating disorders doubled during the COVID-19 pandemic, and visits for tic disorders tripled, the CDC said.
‘Magic’ mushroom ingredient could help with depression, study finds
A group of researchers believes psilocybin has great potential in treating people suffering from depression and anxiety.
A group of researchers believes psilocybin has great potential in treating people suffering from depression and anxiety.
Kemp signs sweeping mental health bill into law
The bill requires publicly funded insurance programs to spend more on patient care and authorizes loan forgiveness for people studying to become mental health professionals.
The bill requires publicly funded insurance programs to spend more on patient care and authorizes loan forgiveness for people studying to become mental health professionals.
US teachers being trained in mental health to help students in turmoil
The California Department of Education funds a program for mental health training for teachers for any school district requesting it. Experts warn of a mental health crisis facing children.
The California Department of Education funds a program for mental health training for teachers for any school district requesting it. Experts warn of a mental health crisis facing children.
Time running out for Georgia bill aiming to empower child abuse survivors
Rep. Heath Clark, a Warner Robins Republican, said he hasn't been provided with an explanation why the bill has stalled for years.
Rep. Heath Clark, a Warner Robins Republican, said he hasn't been provided with an explanation why the bill has stalled for years.
Social media use linked to small decrease in teens’ life satisfaction 1 year later, study finds
Researchers found “windows of sensitivity” — or the apparent link between social media and life satisfaction — happen more substantially at certain ages.
Researchers found “windows of sensitivity” — or the apparent link between social media and life satisfaction — happen more substantially at certain ages.
Georgia mental health bill passes unanimously through state Legislature, heads to Kemp's desk
Georgia lawmakers unanimously passed sweeping changes to the state's mental health care system - requiring health insurance companies to cover mental health and substance abuse treatments just like they cover physical ailments.
Georgia lawmakers unanimously passed sweeping changes to the state's mental health care system - requiring health insurance companies to cover mental health and substance abuse treatments just like they cover physical ailments.
What is aphasia?
Actor Bruce Willis is taking a break from acting and his family announced on social media Wednesday that the 67-year-old has been diagnosed with aphasia.
Actor Bruce Willis is taking a break from acting and his family announced on social media Wednesday that the 67-year-old has been diagnosed with aphasia.
State mental health bill gets approval of senate committee, sparks controversy
A bill overhauling Georgia's mental health care system is sparking controversy.
A bill overhauling Georgia's mental health care system is sparking controversy.
Overexposure to Ukraine war coverage may impact mental health, sleep, experts say
Trauma experts say repeated exposure to TV coverage and social media posts of the war in Ukraine may cause lasting stress, and even PTSD. A child psychologist and sleep specialist shared some tips on how to stay on top of the war coverage without feeling overwhelmed.
Trauma experts say repeated exposure to TV coverage and social media posts of the war in Ukraine may cause lasting stress, and even PTSD. A child psychologist and sleep specialist shared some tips on how to stay on top of the war coverage without feeling overwhelmed.
High school launches ‘calm room’ to help students’ mental health
Rather than sending students home for headaches and other ailments, the school gave stressed students a 20-to-30-minute break, and they were able to return to class.
Rather than sending students home for headaches and other ailments, the school gave stressed students a 20-to-30-minute break, and they were able to return to class.
Georgia House passes bill to overhaul mental health care system
Bi-partisan HB 1013 forces insurers to cover mental health and substance abuse issues the same way they cover physical conditions.
Bi-partisan HB 1013 forces insurers to cover mental health and substance abuse issues the same way they cover physical conditions.
California governor proposes controversial mental health courts for homeless people
Gov. Gavin Newsom said he has no intention of rounding homleess people up and locking them away. Instead, he said his plan would offer a way for people to get court-ordered psychiatric treatment, medication and housing, preferably before they are arrested.
Gov. Gavin Newsom said he has no intention of rounding homleess people up and locking them away. Instead, he said his plan would offer a way for people to get court-ordered psychiatric treatment, medication and housing, preferably before they are arrested.
Bill addressing Georgia mental health care system moves forward at Capitol
Georgia has seen a spike in substance abuse and consistently ranks near the bottom of states for access to mental health care. A new bill the aims to tackle these issues is moving forward at the state Capitol.
Georgia has seen a spike in substance abuse and consistently ranks near the bottom of states for access to mental health care. A new bill the aims to tackle these issues is moving forward at the state Capitol.
Tips on how to talk to children about the Russia-Ukraine conflict
Children may want to talk about the images even if they don't fully comprehend what they're seeing.
Children may want to talk about the images even if they don't fully comprehend what they're seeing.
Lawmaker: Revisions coming to Georgia mental health bill
A key Georgia lawmaker said Wednesday that he anticipates major revisions soon to a sweeping bill to address the state’s dismal mental health care system.
A key Georgia lawmaker said Wednesday that he anticipates major revisions soon to a sweeping bill to address the state’s dismal mental health care system.
The Healing: Black men yoga takes shape to combat mental health
Tristan Lewis and Andrew Smith started The Healing, a nonprofit aiming to promote mental health and wellness among Black men.
Tristan Lewis and Andrew Smith started The Healing, a nonprofit aiming to promote mental health and wellness among Black men.