Surgeon General Declares Loneliness as Harmful as Smoking, Obesity
Loneliness and isolation can lead to poor health and even premature death.
Mental Health
Those with Down Syndrome are Being Treated Like Children as Adults
Adults with Down syndrome should be treated with more dignity and respect.
Youth Suicide Rates Peaked Amid the Pandemic
Young people are taking their lives at alarming rates.
Apple Launches New Journaling App Amid Mental Health Crisis
Tech giant addresses user mental health with new app..
Mental Health Experts Say Police Shouldn’t be Involved in Crises
Police are often dispatched during psychological crises regardless of whether there’s a safety issue, reports show.
Equine Therapy: How Horses Help With Mental Health
The improved self-esteem also boosts riders’ mental health they gain from being in the great outdoors.
Lawyer Mental Health is Not Great, Studies Show
Many attorneys suffer from poor mental health, research suggests.
Teen Boys are Quietly Struggling with Mental Health, Research Shows
Males are struggling with their mental health but not speaking up.
Involuntary Psychiatric Commitment is on the Rise in Some States
States are making laws around involuntary commitment more relaxed to addressing growing homeless populations.
Report Sheds Light on Most, Least Effective Parenting Styles
Corporal punishment and control can lead to mental health problems in children, new study finds.