Attorneys to sue after Alpharetta police used K-9 on handcuffed man
Attorneys said the man was in the middle of a mental health crisis and a neighbor called 911 to ask for an ambulance to pick him up. Instead, it was police officers who responded.
'OK not to be OK': Mental health takes top role at Tokyo Olympics
Simone Biles cited mental health struggles for pulling out of Tokyo Olympics gymnastics competitions, highlighting an ongoing discussion in sports.
2020 set record for negative emotions, according to Gallup index
In 2020, the world was sadder, angrier, more worried and more stressed than it has been in the past 15 years.
Gwinnett sheriff says task force will stop criminalizing mental illness
The Gwinnett County Sheriff's Office now has its own mental health task force. Sheriff Keybo Taylor said the goal is to help stop the criminalization of mental illness.
Group of therapists offering free conflict resolution therapy
A group of therapists in Atlanta are offering free conflict resolution therapy as a part of Minority Mental Health Month.
Aduhelm: FDA head calls for review of Alzheimer's drug
Dr. Janet Woodcock, the acting head of the FDA, is calling for a review of highly unusual contacts between her agency’s drug reviewers and the maker of a controversial new Alzheimer’s drug.
Smart technology not making us dumber, is freeing brain space experts suggest
A new academic paper suggests that smart technology is not making people dumber but is, in fact, allowing people to free up brain space to learn and retain more information.
Atlanta police extend non-emergency help line for mental health crises, extreme poverty
The Atlanta Police Department said it is expanding its Policing Alternatives & Diversion Initiative to increase support of residents experiencing extreme poverty, problematic substance use or mental health concerns.
Sandy Springs court working on treatment program for offenders struggling with mental illness, substance abuse
The city is working on two treatment programs. One will target non-violent offenders, the other will focus on DUI cases. The city's Solicitor said having someone with a mental illness or substance abuse problems sitting in jail isn't going to any good.
Americans lost 5.5 million collective years of life to COVID-19, Pew says
A recent report from the Pew Research Center found that COVID-19 accounted for more lost years of life among Americans than all accidental deaths combined in 2020.
U.S. and Canadian workers are most stressed-out in the world
Half of all American and Canadian workers said that COVID has affected them "a lot," according to a survey.
Youth suicide attempts increased 31% amid COVID-19 pandemic, CDC says
Suicide attempts among adolescents increased 31% amid the COVID-19 pandemic and over 50% of that was among females, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Alzheimer's patients could face copays of $11,500 for new drug, report says
A new $56,000-a-year Alzheimer’s drug would raise Medicare premiums broadly.
South Fulton leaders explain declaring racism a public health concern
The council members who put forth the resolution acknowledging that declaration want to bring attention to the racial disparities and income inequalities in policy making.
Grand Slam leaders vow to address players’ mental health as athletes lend support for Naomi Osaka
Athletes voiced their support following Naomi Osaka’s withdrawal from the French Open, prompting the leaders of the four Grand Slam tournaments to address players’ concerns about mental health.
DeKalb County grandmother desperate to find missing grandson with mental disorder
Jennifer Mercer said her grandson, 24-year-old Ishmale McMellion, been missing for nearly a week and had been irritable before recent outbursts.
Retired soldiers broaden George Floyd's spotlight to veterans killed by police
Retired Army Lt. Colonel Amos King has been on a mission to advocate for veterans killed in police encounters ever since Air Force veteran Anthony Hill was fatally shot by then DeKalb County Police Officer Robert Olsen in 2015.
Rosalynn Carter recognized by WHO for mental health advocacy
Former first lady Rosalynn Carter was recognized for more than 50 years of mental health advocacy with an award from the World Health Organization.
Americans not getting mental health care needed amid pandemic, reports suggest
The ongoing pandemic has made access to mental health services more necessary than ever, though new reports suggest Americans aren’t getting the care they need.
US health officials say anxiety caused COVID-19 vaccine reactions in 5 states
U.S. health officials concluded that anxiety caused fainting, dizziness and other short-term reactions in dozens of people at coronavirus vaccine clinics in five states.