To combat the loneliness epidemic, professional cuddlers like Jasmine Siemon from Bethesda, Maryland, are leading the way.

As Daniel Penny heads to trial in Jordan Neely's death, ABC News takes a look at New York city's clubhouse system and its successes.

People prone to seasonal depression are bracing themselves as winter approaches

One U.S. city is encouraging people to look beyond political views and build personal connections as the country heads into Election Day.

Over 7,100 bottles of duloxetine are part of the recall, according to the FDA.

The Federal Communications Commission voted Thursday to approve new rules requiring wireless calls to the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline to be routed based on location.

The survey's figure marks a two-year high, up slightly from earlier this year.

Those Floridians bracing for Hurricane Milton so soon after Hurricane Helene face a heavy mental health toll and a risk of anxiety and depression, experts said.

While the physical scars of climate disasters may be obvious, the invisible wounds often cut just as deep.

An update on the new nationwide suicide & crisis 988 lifeline as Suicide Prevention Awareness Month comes to a close.

The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline is launching its new three-digit number, 988, on Saturday amid concerns over state-level funding and staffing for the system.

Shawn Mendes is opening up about the effects of fame and how canceling his tour two years ago was one of the hardest but greatest decisions of his life.

Emily Gold was a varsity dancer at Los Osos High School in California.

Dr. Vivek Murthy is calling for more support of parents and caregive

Simone Biles spoke to "Good Morning America" about therapy and mental health after winning four medals at the Paris Olympics.

Youth who identify as LGBTQ+ reported higher rates of poor mental health and experiencing suicidal thoughts and behaviors than their cisgender and heterosexual peers.

Amid the high temperatures sweeping across the U.S., experts tell ABC News extreme heat can not only affect physical health but mental health too.

Two years after the launch of the three-digit 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline, 10 million contacts have been answered and, advocates say, the service is saving lives.

Some foods are as good for your mental health as your physical health.

A new study from the CDC found bisexual and transgender adults nearly twice as likely to experience loneliness compared to straight and cisgender adults.

Dr. Vivek Murthy explained to ABC's Elizabeth Schulze why a surgeon general's warning is needed.

The New York State Office For Aging announced this month it will distribute 4,725 additional robotic pets among seniors in ongoing efforts to combat loneliness.

Sam Teusch said his son Sammy was an "amazing" child who experienced bullying at school.

Amid the loneliness and social isolation epidemic, U.S. Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy discusses how to combat feelings of isolation.

Physicians are calling for primary care doctors to ask patients about loneliness and social isolation at routine health checks and when managing chronic diseases.

Alternative crisis response that excludes police is the long-term goal to address mental health crises, according to one mental health advocate.

"It's OK to not be OK," Thompson said in announcing her retirement.

Valerie Bertinelli made an announcement on Instagram that she's taking a break from social media to focus on her mental health.

The initiative was launched to support children, families and caregivers after Elmo's viral tweet sparked a discussion about mental health.

A new survey suggests that three in four Americans believe mental health conditions are not identified and treated in the same way as physical health conditions.

A community health initiative partnered with the National Park Service, ParkRx, is trying to get patients outside to support their mental and physical health.

Jamaal Bowman's new bill would provide grants to HBCUs and others to create, expand or improve graduate-level programs in mental health fields

Mental health ER visits for young people rose during the pandemic.

The deaths of seven Indian college students across the U.S. in less than two months is raising serious questions about mental health concerns among that population.

Medical debt across the U.S. is associated with worse physical and mental health, and even premature death.

Ketamine is emerging as an alternative mental health treatment, but with little regulation and varying treatment protocols, it’s a medical "wild west," practitioners say.

A post on the social media pages of "Sesame Street" character Elmo has received an outpouring of responses.

Calls of resignation are growing against Lincoln University of Missouri President John Moseley following the suicide death of Antoinette "Bonnie" Candia-Bailey.

Terray Kauffman Buel lost over 100 pounds in less than two years.

Law enforcement is often left to handle mental health cases, experts say, criminalizing our mentally ill.