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May 9, 2024, 12:46 AM
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Elmo shares mental health help after ‘How is everybody doing’ question goes viral
The initiative was launched to support children, families and caregivers after Elmo's viral tweet sparked a discussion about mental health.May 9, 2024, 12:46 AM
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May 1, 2024, 6:00 AM
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3 in 4 Americans feel that mental health takes a back seat to physical 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.May 1, 2024, 6:00 AM
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Apr 22, 2024, 6:12 AM
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ParkRx aims to provide 'prescription for wellness' by getting more people outside
A community health initiative partnered with the National Park Service, ParkRx, is trying to get patients outside to support their mental and physical health.Apr 22, 2024, 6:12 AM
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Apr 11, 2024, 8:33 AM
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Lawmakers of color propose more school funding to diversify mental health field
Jamaal Bowman's new bill would provide grants to HBCUs and others to create, expand or improve graduate-level programs in mental health fieldsApr 11, 2024, 8:33 AM
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Apr 2, 2024, 11:19 AM
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Girls' mental health suffered the most during pandemic, data shows
Mental health ER visits for young people rose during the pandemic.Apr 2, 2024, 11:19 AM
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Mar 23, 2024, 8:28 AM
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Indian students' deaths highlight need for improved mental health resources: Experts
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.Mar 23, 2024, 8:28 AM
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Mar 5, 2024, 10:46 AM
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Medical debt in US associated with worse physical and mental health, premature death: Study
Medical debt across the U.S. is associated with worse physical and mental health, and even premature death.Mar 5, 2024, 10:46 AM
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Jan 31, 2024, 4:47 PM
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Ketamine therapy for mental health a 'Wild West' for doctors and patients
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.Jan 31, 2024, 4:47 PM
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Jan 31, 2024, 10:35 AM
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Why the internet is talking about Elmo’s tweet
A post on the social media pages of "Sesame Street" character Elmo has received an outpouring of responses.Jan 31, 2024, 10:35 AM
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Jan 19, 2024, 1:03 AM
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HBCU administrator's death by suicide prompts calls for president's resignation
Calls of resignation are growing against Lincoln University of Missouri President John Moseley following the suicide death of Antoinette "Bonnie" Candia-Bailey.Jan 19, 2024, 1:03 AM
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Jan 17, 2024, 4:00 AM
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I focused on my mental health and lost over 100 pounds
Terray Kauffman Buel lost over 100 pounds in less than two years.Jan 17, 2024, 4:00 AM
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Jan 15, 2024, 6:05 AM
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The national issue of criminalizing our mentally ill
Law enforcement is often left to handle mental health cases, experts say, criminalizing our mentally ill.Jan 15, 2024, 6:05 AM
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Jan 15, 2024, 4:01 AM
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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.Jan 15, 2024, 4:01 AM
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Dec 22, 2023, 5:57 AM
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5 tips on how to maintain health and wellness during the holiday season
As the holidays arrive and people attend gatherings with family and loved ones, many will stray from their daily routines but maintaining your health is possible.Dec 22, 2023, 5:57 AM
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Dec 6, 2023, 7:12 PM
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'You either lie or you seek help': Pilots and officials speak out at mental health summit
Pilots, flight attendants, and experts met to discuss challenges and barriers aviation professionals face to receive care for mental health issues.Dec 6, 2023, 7:12 PM
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Nov 22, 2023, 3:23 PM
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How Rosalynn Carter became a champion for mental health
The former first lady had been a patron of mental health advocacy since her husband's first campaign for Georgia governor.Nov 22, 2023, 3:23 PM
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Nov 10, 2023, 5:11 AM
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After mass shooting, problems with Maine's mental healthcare system come into focus: Experts
Maine has been trying to address the mental health of residents, but experts say the state is running into challenges including long waitlists and a reduced workforce.Nov 10, 2023, 5:11 AM
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Nov 9, 2023, 4:57 PM
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Lawsuit claims Mark Zuckerberg allegedly ignored warnings about Instagram's impact on young users' mental health
Meta could be forced to pay retribution to users if the lawsuit moves forward.Nov 9, 2023, 4:57 PM
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Oct 24, 2023, 2:55 PM
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Facebook, Instagram harm young people's mental health, lawsuit says
Dozens of states are taking action Tuesday against Meta, formerly known as Facebook, for allegedly harming young people's mental health.Oct 24, 2023, 2:55 PM
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Oct 24, 2023, 3:09 PM
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Health care workers report increase in burnout, harassment since the COVID pandemic: CDC
A new CDC report published Tuesday found health care workers are experiencing worse mental health since the COVID pandemic and it's reaching "crisis levels."Oct 24, 2023, 3:09 PM
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Oct 24, 2023, 2:25 PM
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Young adults twice as likely as teens to suffer from anxiety and depression, study finds
More than half of young adults say financial worries and pressure to achieve negatively impact their mental health.Oct 24, 2023, 2:25 PM
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Oct 20, 2023, 12:38 PM
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Kathryn Burgum, wife of Gov. Doug Burgum, opens up about mental health advocacy, struggle with addiction
Kathryn Burgum sat down with Linsey Davis for a wide-ranging conversation on ABC News Live Prime, alongside her husband, North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum.Oct 20, 2023, 12:38 PM
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Oct 11, 2023, 3:54 PM
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New York officials announce legislation linking mental health issues in teens to social media use
Convinced social media is fueling a teen mental health crisis, New York officials announced new legislation that would restrict algorithms that target young users.Oct 11, 2023, 3:54 PM
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Oct 10, 2023, 8:58 AM
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Amid nationwide mental health crisis, suicide prevention hotlines struggle with repeat callers
Suicide prevention hotlines placing limits on some high-frequency callers.Oct 10, 2023, 8:58 AM
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Sep 20, 2023, 8:19 AM
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Teen survivor of Tubbs Fire sounds alarm on mental health effects of climate change
While the physical scars of climate disasters may be obvious, the invisible wounds often cut just as deep.Sep 20, 2023, 8:19 AM
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Sep 19, 2023, 3:50 PM
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Soap opera star dies by suicide: What to know about bipolar disorder
"The Young and the Restless" star Billy Miller has died at the age of 43.Sep 19, 2023, 3:50 PM
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Sep 11, 2023, 9:26 AM
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How parents can support kids' mental health as school year begins
Mental health professionals and authors of “Raising a Kid Who Can” share tips for parents on how to support children and help them build emotional strength.Sep 11, 2023, 9:26 AM
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Sep 9, 2023, 5:10 AM
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Amid what's being called a youth mental health crisis, is social media facing its own 'tobacco moment'?
After two decades of radically changing the way we interact with others, social media may be facing a turning point.Sep 9, 2023, 5:10 AM
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Sep 8, 2023, 8:10 AM
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988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline adopts ASL services for deaf and hard of hearing
The 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline launched a new service to offer American Sign Language video calls for the deaf and hard of hearing.Sep 8, 2023, 8:10 AM
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Aug 11, 2023, 7:41 PM
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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.Aug 11, 2023, 7:41 PM
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Aug 10, 2023, 1:36 PM
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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.Aug 10, 2023, 1:36 PM
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Aug 3, 2023, 5:33 AM
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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.Aug 3, 2023, 5:33 AM
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Jul 28, 2023, 11:55 AM
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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.Jul 28, 2023, 11:55 AM
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Jul 25, 2023, 4:00 PM
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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.Jul 25, 2023, 4:00 PM
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Jul 16, 2023, 9:59 AM
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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.Jul 16, 2023, 9:59 AM
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Jul 15, 2023, 10:13 AM
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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.Jul 15, 2023, 10:13 AM
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Jul 14, 2023, 9:23 AM
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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."Jul 14, 2023, 9:23 AM
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Jul 13, 2023, 4:08 AM
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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.Jul 13, 2023, 4:08 AM
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Jul 7, 2023, 12:04 PM
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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.Jul 7, 2023, 12:04 PM
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Jun 20, 2023, 3:54 PM
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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."Jun 20, 2023, 3:54 PM
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