The Latest Breaking News from Mental Health

The Feds Give States Millions To Fix Homelessness, but States Are Sending It Back

Bureaucratic ineptitude leads to waste—and more people on the streets.

Reason · Feb 21, 2024

Author Bret Easton Ellis Reveals Partner's Psychiatric Hospitalization

Bret Easton Ellis shares a personal update on his boyfriend's mental health struggles and drug addiction, emphasizing the importance of support and underst...

Top News · Feb 21, 2024

Blackbird Health Raises Million In Series A Funding

Blackbird Health utilizes neuroscience and technology to provide personalized mental healthcare for young individuals, improving outcomes and reducing medi...

Top News · Feb 21, 2024

As a teacher, I know the damage phones do to kids. But this new ban won’t make a shred of difference

If it wants to make a change, the government should fund youth clubs and social activities, says Nadeine Asbali, a secondary school teacher in London

The Guardian - UK · Feb 20, 2024

Julian Assange's Final Bid To Avoid U.S. Extradition

Julian Assange's final bid to avoid U.S. extradition is ongoing in the High Court of London, raising concerns about his mental health and human rights viol...

Top News · Feb 20, 2024

Australia needs a national approach to dealing with mental health incidents, ACT police chief says

Exclusive: Neil Gaughan argues clinicians, not cops, should attend most call-outs and suggests ‘it’s pointless’ having a few jurisdictions go it alone

The Guardian - AU · Feb 19, 2024

‘It might have been different’: how Norfolk and Suffolk NHS foundation trust is failing mental health patients

Inquest into death of Ellie Woolnough, 27, is one of many that have occurred with grim regularity for people under trust’s care

The Guardian - UK · Feb 19, 2024

“I Am Okay”: 30 Funny Mental Health Memes To Brighten Your Day

It’s vital that we all talk about mental health. One way to break the ice and get people to open up is to destigmatize the entire subject with some light humor. The post “I Am Okay”: 30 Funny Mental Health Memes To Brighten Your Day first appeared on Bored Panda.

Bored Panda · Feb 19, 2024

Taking Antidepressants During Pregnancy Can Affect Fetal Brain Development: Study

The use of antidepressants, particularly fluoxetine, could affect the development of the prefrontal cortex of the infant's brain, potentially raising the risk of mental health disorders later in their life.

Medical Daily · Feb 19, 2024

How school uniforms might be negatively impacting kids' health

In recent years, there has been a concerning trend of reduced physical activity among school children. Sedentary lifestyles, driven by increased screen time and academic pressures, contribute to this decline. This lack of physical activity poses significant health risks, including obesity, cardiovascular issues, and mental health challenges. Urgent action is…

The Times of India · Feb 18, 2024