Mental Health
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2 months ago

Doctors call for better mental health care for children

Doctors say provider shortages are leading to appointment wait times of over a month in some major U.S. cities.
2 months ago
Doctors call for better mental health care for children
2 months ago

US suicides hit all-time high in 2022, CDC says

New data from the Centers for Disease Control shows that about 49,500 people took their own lives last year in the United States. ABC News chief medical correspondent Dr. Jen Ashton explains.
2 months ago
US suicides hit all-time high in 2022, CDC says
2 months ago

Surgeon general warns of mental health crisis

The new warning comes from the U.S. Surgeon General Vivek Murthy as the CDC reports that nearly 50,000 Americans died by suicide in 2022.
2 months ago
Surgeon general warns of mental health crisis
2 months ago

People's physical and mental health could be affected by Maui wildfires

As devastating wildfires continue to burn in Maui, experts say the blaze and smoke can impact people's physical and mental health.
2 months ago
People's physical and mental health could be affected by Maui wildfires
2 months ago

Nearly 50,000 Americans died by suicide in 2022, a record-high number: CDC

A record-high 49,449 Americans died by suicide in 2022, according to new provisional data released Thursday by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
2 months ago
Nearly 50,000 Americans died by suicide in 2022, a record-high number: CDC
2 months ago

Making a mental health plan for college

Before college freshmen arrive on campus, experts say they should make a mental health plan. ABC News' Reena Roy explains what students and parents should consider ahead of the school year.
2 months ago
Making a mental health plan for college
2 months ago

The effect of climate change on mental health

Dr. Joshua Wortzel weighs in the impact of climate change and environmental disasters on our mental health.
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The effect of climate change on mental health
2 months ago

How nonprofit uses hip-hop to help people's mental health

Peel Dem Layers Back hopes to erase the stigma around mental health for Black and Brown youth.
2 months ago
How nonprofit uses hip-hop to help people's mental health
2 months ago

Longer, dangerous heat waves raise concerns over increased seasonal affective disorder

Psychiatrists warn as millions of Americans have been forced to stay indoors to avoid dangerous heat, more people may face serious mental health issues.
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Mental health experts sound alarm on summer SAD
2 months ago

The push for private insurance companies to cover mental health

President Biden’s domestic policy advisor, Neera Tanden, discusses the president’s recent announcement to push private insurance companies to cover mental health care.
2 months ago
The push for private insurance companies to cover mental health
2 months ago

As the nation grapples with a youth mental health crisis, parents are suffering too

Experts share tips for parents on how to take care of their own mental health, even as they try to help their kids through this tough time.
2 months ago
As the nation grapples with a youth mental health crisis, parents are suffering too
2 months ago

White House pushes private insurance companies to cover mental health care

The new policy is part of a broader push by President Joe Biden to improve mental health care in the United States.
2 months ago
White House pushes private insurance companies to cover mental health care
2 months ago

President Biden: 'Mental health care is health care'

President Joe Biden is proposing new rules aiming to force private insurers to improve mental health care coverage.
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President Biden: 'Mental health care is health care'
2 months ago

Strategies to avoid feeling burnout at work

ABC News chief medical correspondent Dr. Jen Ashton answers a viewer’s question about the difference between food intolerance and allergy and shares helpful tips to stop worrying about work.
2 months ago
Strategies to avoid feeling burnout at work
2 months ago

5 foods that may help you stay positive and get a 'mood boost'

Some foods are as good for your mental health as your physical health.
2 months ago
5 foods that may help you stay positive and get a 'mood boost'
2 months ago

Is avoidance sabotaging your life?

ABC News chief medical correspondent Dr. Jen Ashton unpacks a new study at how avoidance, not anxiety, could be sabotaging your life.
2 months ago
Is avoidance sabotaging your life?
3 months ago

A year after the launch of 988, advocates say it's saving lives

A year after the launch of the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline, advocates say that, despite some challenges, the service is saving lives.
3 months ago
A year after the launch of 988, advocates say it's saving lives
3 months ago

New Imagine Dragons documentary puts spotlight on mental health and therapy

Dan Reynolds of Imagine Dragons is opening up about his ongoing battle with depression and the importance of therapy for his mental health.
3 months ago
New Imagine Dragons documentary puts spotlight on mental health and therapy
3 months ago

Imagine Dragons band is focus of new documentary

The Grammy-award winning musicians open up about their 15-year history, from playing in dive bars to selling out stadiums.
3 months ago
Imagine Dragons band is focus of new documentary
3 months ago

How does extreme heat affect mental health?

As millions of Americans contend with extreme heat, experts say the effects on people's mental health could be "significant."
3 months ago
How does extreme heat affect mental health?
3 months ago

My identical twin sister was shot and killed. Here’s what I want people to know about living with grief.

Over a decade after losing her twin sister, Amy Buckley is opening up about learning to live with grief and hoping she can help others in the process.
3 months ago
My twin sister was shot and killed. Here’s what I want people to know about grief
3 months ago

How to vet mental health advice on social media

ABC News Chief Medical Correspondent Dr. Jen Ashton answers a viewer’s question about health risks that increase post-menopause and shares how to vet mental health advice on social media platforms.
3 months ago
How to vet mental health advice on social media
3 months ago

School creates mental health first aid program

Belinda Shea, a counselor at Alta-Aurelia High School, talks about a program designed to help teens respond appropriately to their peers and talk about mental health.
3 months ago
School creates mental health first aid program
3 months ago

Amid mental health crisis, school teaches students how to help each other

Alta-Aurelia High School in Iowa helps students create a mental health action plan.
3 months ago
Amid mental health crisis, school teaches students how to help each other
3 months ago

Student advocates address mental health

Experts are sounding the alarm on adolescent mental health. Some students are taking it upon themselves to address this issue and improve the mental well-being of their peers.
3 months ago
Student advocates address mental health
3 months ago

‘PTSD is not a terminal diagnosis’: Veteran Jason Kander on new documentary

ABC News’ Linsey Davis spoke with filmmaker Jack Youngelson and former Army captain Jason Kander about the new documentary “Here.Is.Better.” following four veterans recovering from PTSD.
3 months ago
‘PTSD is not a terminal diagnosis’: Veteran Jason Kander on new documentary
3 months ago

New guidance recommends anxiety screenings for adults

The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force recommends all adults under age 65 should be screened for anxiety during routine doctor visits.
3 months ago
New guidance recommends anxiety screenings for adults
3 months ago

Childrens’ book ‘Hattie Harmony: Opening Night’ gives tools on anxiety

ABC News’ Will Ganss spoke with authors Elizabeth Olsen and Robbie Arnett on their new children's book “Hattie Harmony: Opening Night” which tackles anxiety, stress and how to manage daily worries.
3 months ago
Childrens’ book ‘Hattie Harmony: Opening Night’ gives tools on anxiety
3 months ago

New national suicide lifeline struggling to keep up with volume, advocates say

988 has sought to bolster an American mental healthcare system that the Department of Health and Human Services itself has called "long underfunded and under-resourced."
3 months ago
New national suicide lifeline struggling to keep up with volume, advocates say
3 months ago

Amid mental health crisis, new recommendation says adults should be screened for anxiety

Previously, there was no universal screening recommendation for anxiety among adults.
3 months ago
New recommendation says adults should be screened for anxiety
3 months ago

US task force releases new guidelines for anxiety

The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force says most adults should be screened for anxiety during their lifetime.
3 months ago
US task force releases new guidelines for anxiety
4 months ago

How to recognize and stop gaslighting

ABC News chief medical correspondent Dr. Jen Ashton explains gaslighting as a form of emotional abuse and shares how to identify the behavior and strategies to stop being subjected to it.
4 months ago
How to recognize and stop gaslighting
4 months ago

A men’s retreat program aims to help combat loneliness

ABC News reports from a retreat in the California desert where men get vulnerable with themselves and each other.
4 months ago
A men’s retreat program aims to help combat loneliness
4 months ago

Correlation between seasonal depression and poor mental health

“Better” contributor and psychologist Dr. Jeff Gardere shares tips and tricks on how to cope with weather-induced sadness.
4 months ago
Correlation between seasonal depression and poor mental health
4 months ago

Mental health apps might put your privacy at risk. Here's how to stay protected

The lawsuits came soon after BetterHelp agreed in March to pay $7.8 million over charges from the Federal Trade Commission that it revealed sensitive patient data.
4 months ago
Mental health apps might put your privacy at risk. Here's how to stay protected
4 months ago

Can art improve your mental health?

Dr. Jen Ashton explains a robust body of evidence that finds a correlation between artistic outlets and improved mental health.
4 months ago
Can art improve your mental health?
4 months ago

Taylor Lautner calls out hateful comments about his appearance, talks mental health

Taylor Lautner addressed hateful comments he's received about his appearance and shared an important message about mental health.
4 months ago
Taylor Lautner calls out hateful comments about his appearance, talks mental health
4 months ago

How walking can help boost mental health

In honor of National Walking Month, “GMA” spoke to experts on how adding some extra steps can have a big benefit on mental health.
4 months ago
How walking can help boost mental health
4 months ago

Surgeon general issues warning about social media use for children

Dr. Megan Moreno discusses a surgeon general report that warns about the use of social media by children and advises what parents can do.
4 months ago
Surgeon general issues warning about social media use for children
4 months ago

Social media could have a 'profound risk' on kids and teens, US surgeon general warns

The advisory recognizes that social media has both positive and negative effects, but that there’s not enough research to determine if it’s “safe” for adolescents to use.
4 months ago
Social media could have a 'profound risk' on kids and teens, US surgeon general warns
4 months ago

US surgeon general issues major advisory on social media use and teens' mental health

A recent U.S. surgeon general advisory on social media use and teens' mental health calls on social media companies and lawmakers to help create change.
4 months ago
US surgeon general issues major advisory on social media and teens' mental health
4 months ago

Mental wellness impacts heart health: American Heart Association

Psychological health can positively or negatively impact a person’s physical health and risk factors for heart disease and stroke, according to the American Heart Association.
4 months ago
Mental wellness impacts heart health: American Heart Association
4 months ago

How kindness can have positive effects on your brain

ABC News medical contributor Dr. Darien Sutton breaks down how our brain benefits from being kind and author Houston Kraft joins “GMA3” to discuss how to practice kindness in our everyday lives.
4 months ago
How kindness can have positive effects on your brain
4 months ago

How listening to birds can benefit mental health

ABC News medical contributor Dr. Darien Sutton explains new studies that say seeing or hearing birds could be good for our mental well-being.
4 months ago
How listening to birds can benefit mental health
4 months ago

Hospital starts all-employee orchestra of doctors, nurses to promote positive mental health

AdventHealth, in Orlando, Florida, started an all-employee orchestra to help promote positive mental health after dealing with the stresses of the COVID-19 pandemic.
4 months ago
Doctors, nurses make up hospital orchestra promoting positive mental health
4 months ago

Mental health professionals answer parents' top questions about kids and mental health

"GMA" interviewed mental health experts from across the country.
4 months ago
Mental health professionals answer your top questions about kids and mental health
5 months ago

The resurgence of depression rates in young adults and women

ABC News chief medical correspondent Dr. Jen Ashton explains new research that shows more Americans are experiencing depression.
5 months ago
The resurgence of depression rates in young adults and women
5 months ago

Depression rates among US adults reach new high: Gallup

Nearly 30% of adults say they've been diagnosed with depression at some point.
5 months ago
Depression rates are skyrocketing among US adults, Gallup poll finds
5 months ago

US depression rates surging: Survey

Depression rates had been slowly growing prior to the COVID-19 pandemic, but experts believe fallout from the pandemic has caused a significant jump.
5 months ago
US depression rates surging: Survey
5 months ago

Selena Gomez's mental health journey

The singer and actress has long been an advocate for mental health awareness.
5 months ago
Selena Gomez's mental health journey