State representative pushing for mental, behavioral telehealth resources in schools
State Representative Sandra Scott introduced House Bill 9. It would authorize the state to develop guidelines specifically for mental and behavioral telehealth services for students in Georgia schools.
Domestic violence hotline calls remain steady in pandemic, but are more 'intense'
An increased number of calls into domestic violence hotlines are more "intense" during the COVID-19 pandemic, says the director of Domestic and Sexual Violence at A New Leaf.
Organization brings mental health advocacy to barbershops
The Confess Project is bringing mental health advocacy to a neighborhood staple.
Georgia 'last responders' brace for expected surge in COVID-19 deaths
Gregory B. Levett and Sons Funeral Home saw a 40 percent increase in inquiries in 2020 compared to their average year of business.
Clinical psychologist offers advice on election fatigue
The U.S. Senate runoff extended an already contentious election season by an additional two months here in Georgia--which means the ads just kept running and the political arguments just kept going. Clinical psychologist Dr. Rebecca Johnson Osei said those ads have taken a toll and even ignited other conflicts.
Fentanyl drives opioid deaths during first pandemic months, according to CDC
New data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention indicates fatal drug overdoses steadily increased before the pandemic and skyrocketed in the first months of it.
Loneliness can strengthen parts of brain tied to imagination and reminiscing, study finds
Researchers behind a large study have found that loneliness might actually help strengthen parts of the brain tied to imagination, reminiscing and future planning — helping those cope with isolation.
11-year-old dies from suicide during virtual class
An 11-year-old boy died of a gunshot wound suffered during an online class.
Loneliness, depression, anxiety intensify during holiday season
With social distancing this holiday season, health professionals worry it could create an element of seasonal loneliness for those who are usually alone.
Persons infected with COVID-19 at risk of psychiatric disorder
Researchers from Oxford in England have discovered that people infected with the coronavirus are also at risk of developing a psychiatric disorder.
Majority of Americans say they got the worst sleep in 2020: survey
The year 2020 has been the worst year ever for Americans’ sleep, according to new research.
Carrollton police team with mental health experts for calls
Carroll County is rolling out a new Crisis Response Team to handle 911 calls that deal with mental illness. It includes a police officer who is also a trained paramedic teamed with a mental health professional.
Deaf community facing mental health challenges amid pandemic
The deaf community said mental health is a major issue during pandemic. A lack of access to news, face coverings and social distancing has led to loneliness and stress.
Paralyzed military veteran uses woodworking to help others
Paralyzed military veteran uses passion for woodworking to help others
Georgia organizations work to combat veteran suicide
According to a 2019 report from Veterans Affairs, more than 6,100 veterans committed suicide in 2017.
Study: COVID-19 diagnosis doubles risk of new mental illness
In the three months following a patient’s positive COVID-19 diagnosis, findings showed the incidence of any psychiatric diagnosis was 18.1%.
The election has left friends and family divided. Here are ways to heal broken relationships
If the 2020 Presidential Election has been hard on some of your relationships, these tips might help you reconnect.
Postpartum depression may last 3 years after childbirth, study finds
Recommended guidelines may not screen moms long enough for postpartum depression, the NIH said.
Doctors: Without proper sleep, vaccines do you no good
Doctors say vaccines will do you no good if you don’t get at least 8 hours of sleep a night.