A doctors group calls its ‘excited delirium’ paper outdated and withdraws its approval
A leading doctors group formally withdrew its approval of a 2009 paper on “excited delirium,” a document that critics say has been used to justify excessive force by police.
A leading doctors group formally withdrew its approval of a 2009 paper on “excited delirium,” a document that critics say has been used to justify excessive force by police.
Downtown Atlanta roads reopen after SWAT activity
Peachtree Street NE was closed for several hours on Thursday between Porter Place and Ralph McGill Boulevard because of police activity.
Peachtree Street NE was closed for several hours on Thursday between Porter Place and Ralph McGill Boulevard because of police activity.
Here are the best and worst US states for mental health, as revealed in new report
Where you live could have a lot to do with how you feel, according to a recent study.
Where you live could have a lot to do with how you feel, according to a recent study.
Metro Atlanta woman turns tragedy into action, speaking out against domestic violence
October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month.
October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month.
The most common phobias in each US state, according to search trends
“A fear of people" – or anthropophobia – was most commonly searched in populous states like California and New York, the report said.
“A fear of people" – or anthropophobia – was most commonly searched in populous states like California and New York, the report said.
ME report of man who died after Atlanta police confrontation
The Fulton County Medical Examiner determined the placement of a suspect by police played a pivotal role in that suspect going into cardiac arrest and ultimately dying.
The Fulton County Medical Examiner determined the placement of a suspect by police played a pivotal role in that suspect going into cardiac arrest and ultimately dying.
Case of man who died after Atlanta police confrontation settled for millions
The City of Atlanta will pay a family $3.75 million dollars to settle a claim stemming from a police confrontation that killed a man.
The City of Atlanta will pay a family $3.75 million dollars to settle a claim stemming from a police confrontation that killed a man.
Cobb County 911 launches Logan's List: A lifeline for vulnerable residents
The Cobb County Department of Emergency Communications (DEC) has just unveiled an innovative tool to enhance emergency response efforts and assist the county's most vulnerable residents.
The Cobb County Department of Emergency Communications (DEC) has just unveiled an innovative tool to enhance emergency response efforts and assist the county's most vulnerable residents.
Depression identified as 'contributing cause' of type 2 diabetes risk, study finds
Researchers revealed for the first time a 'cause-and-effect relationship' between the two conditions.
Researchers revealed for the first time a 'cause-and-effect relationship' between the two conditions.
How to spot the signs: Suicide can impact anyone, regardless of status, race or age
According to the Atlanta-based Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), suicide is one of the leading causes of death in the United States.
According to the Atlanta-based Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), suicide is one of the leading causes of death in the United States.
CDC opens exhibit on lingering health effects of September 11th
Nearly 80,000 Americans live with the physical and mental-health effects of 9/11.
Nearly 80,000 Americans live with the physical and mental-health effects of 9/11.
Sunday, Sept. 10 is World Suicide Prevention Day
The day’s recognition is a chance to share hope and highlight the ways and resources to preventing suicide deaths, which were at the highest number ever last year in the U.S.
The day’s recognition is a chance to share hope and highlight the ways and resources to preventing suicide deaths, which were at the highest number ever last year in the U.S.
Atlanta BOE votes to reject charter school with options for neurodivergent students
Atlanta's Board of Education has rejected a new charter school option that would offer extra support to neurodivergent kids in the city.
Atlanta's Board of Education has rejected a new charter school option that would offer extra support to neurodivergent kids in the city.
Major US cities embrace mental health response with behavioral clinicians replacing police in 911 calls
Data gathered by The Associated Press show at least 14 of the 20 most populous U.S. cities are hosting or starting such programs, sometimes called civilian, alternative or non-police response teams.
Data gathered by The Associated Press show at least 14 of the 20 most populous U.S. cities are hosting or starting such programs, sometimes called civilian, alternative or non-police response teams.
ADHD drug shortage could make back-to-school season challenging, expert says: ‘Widespread impact'
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) first announced the medication shortage in October 2022.
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) first announced the medication shortage in October 2022.
Many Asian Americans may be falling through mental health gaps
Health surveys show Asian Americans are the ethnic group least likely to seek mental health support. One counselor worries too many young Asian Americans are falling through the cracks.
Health surveys show Asian Americans are the ethnic group least likely to seek mental health support. One counselor worries too many young Asian Americans are falling through the cracks.
Excessive social media use has many of the same effects as substance abuse, says expert
How to know if you're addicted — and how to 'detox,' according to a clinical psychologist.
How to know if you're addicted — and how to 'detox,' according to a clinical psychologist.
US suicide rate reached highest number ever last year
Experts caution that suicide is complicated, and that recent increases might be driven by higher rates of depression or limited availability of mental health services.
Experts caution that suicide is complicated, and that recent increases might be driven by higher rates of depression or limited availability of mental health services.
US suicides hit an all-time high last year
About 49,500 people took their own lives last year in the U.S., the highest number ever, according to new government data posted Thursday.
About 49,500 people took their own lives last year in the U.S., the highest number ever, according to new government data posted Thursday.
New influencer trend could prompt mental health crises, suicide as users tune into 'fake life': Tech Founder
'Projecting perfection': Humane technologist warns that new influencer trend could damage kids' mental health
'Projecting perfection': Humane technologist warns that new influencer trend could damage kids' mental health