Woman says doctor gave her outdated diagnosis based on her sexuality
A Troy woman said her medical chart included a diagnosis that hasn't been used in decades.
A Troy woman said her medical chart included a diagnosis that hasn't been used in decades.
Metro Atlanta therapist launches mobile therapy unit
A metro Atlanta therapist says that because of the pandemic she had not met with her patients face to face for more than a year.
A metro Atlanta therapist says that because of the pandemic she had not met with her patients face to face for more than a year.
School plotters are often bullied, suffer from depression: Secret Service study
The warning signs are all there.
The warning signs are all there.
Atlanta Public Schools expanding mental health services for students
Atlanta Public Schools students could have more options for trauma and mental health services as soon as this fall.
Atlanta Public Schools students could have more options for trauma and mental health services as soon as this fall.
Georgia Tech grads launch app to help people quit drinking while social distancing
Research shows a surge in heavy drinking in 2020, citing stress brought on by the pandemic. Alcohol sales spiked in the early days of lockdown.
Research shows a surge in heavy drinking in 2020, citing stress brought on by the pandemic. Alcohol sales spiked in the early days of lockdown.
Parents of virtual learners say their kids have worse mental health, less time outside, CDC survey finds
One year after the coronavirus pandemic shut down schools nationwide, a CDC survey released Thursday shows that remote learning has taken a toll on the mental and physical health of both parents and children.
One year after the coronavirus pandemic shut down schools nationwide, a CDC survey released Thursday shows that remote learning has taken a toll on the mental and physical health of both parents and children.
People remain resilient despite COVID-19 pandemic, 2021 World Happiness report says
An annual report on happiness around the world suggests the coronavirus pandemic has not crushed people’s optimism about the future after a year of loneliness, anxiety, lockdowns, illness and death.
An annual report on happiness around the world suggests the coronavirus pandemic has not crushed people’s optimism about the future after a year of loneliness, anxiety, lockdowns, illness and death.
‘It’s an idea whose time has come’: Spain to test out 4-day workweek
A Spanish political party’s proposal for an experimental four-day workweek was accepted by Spain’s government, which is hoping to help the country achieve a better work/life balance.
A Spanish political party’s proposal for an experimental four-day workweek was accepted by Spain’s government, which is hoping to help the country achieve a better work/life balance.
Georgia House approves budget, adds mental health funding
Friday, the Georgia House of Representatives approved a $27.2 billion budget for the upcoming year.
Friday, the Georgia House of Representatives approved a $27.2 billion budget for the upcoming year.
Georgia House seeks bigger bump in mental health spending
Georgia House members want to spend more on mental health and state universities next year, using savings from the state share of the Medicaid program and reduced debt payments.
Georgia House members want to spend more on mental health and state universities next year, using savings from the state share of the Medicaid program and reduced debt payments.
Denver’s STAR program successfully sent mental health professionals, not police, to hundreds of calls
Denver’s STAR program launched in June of 2020 has successfully responded to nearly 750 mental health calls, all of which have resulted in no arrests, no injuries and no police.
Denver’s STAR program launched in June of 2020 has successfully responded to nearly 750 mental health calls, all of which have resulted in no arrests, no injuries and no police.
Nonprofit seeks mentors for Georgia foster kids 'aging-out' of system
More than 40 percent of foster children who age-out of the system are homeless within a year and a half and 50 percent have substance abuse issues, according to the faith-based non-profit.
More than 40 percent of foster children who age-out of the system are homeless within a year and a half and 50 percent have substance abuse issues, according to the faith-based non-profit.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
An 11-year-old boy died of a gunshot wound suffered during an online class.