The newly published State of Mental Health in America 2025 report delivers a sobering but vital overview of the nation’s psychological wellbeing. With over 23% of adults and nearly one in six youth reporting symptoms of mental illness, the findings…
In a stunning move during an ongoing government shutdown, the Trump administration has laid off over 100 employees at the primary US Mental Health Agency, the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA). This action, part of a broader…
With World Mental Health Day set for October 10, communities across the United States and globally are preparing to shine a spotlight on the urgent need for improved mental health access, especially during times of catastrophe and emergencies. In 2025,…
World leaders, health advocates, and policymakers convened at the Fourth High-level Meeting of the UN General Assembly to address the pressing global issues of Mental Health and noncommunicable diseases (NCDs). With rising rates of depression, anxiety, and chronic conditions such…
Mental health—long an overlooked corner of global health—is back in the spotlight in a sobering way. According to a new World Health Organization (WHO) report, over one billion people around the world now live with some form of global mental…
Former President Donald Trump recently introduced a policy proposal seeking to address America’s dual crises of addiction and Mental Health Issues, which has attracted serious commitments and criticism. Essentially, the proposal suggests permitting authorities to mandate treatment of persons suffering…
Depression rates among U.S. adults have reached one of the highest levels on record, with 18.3% of adults in 2025 — an estimated 47.8 million Americans — currently experiencing or being treated for depression. This marks an eight-point increase since…
A leading clinical psychologist is raising concerns about the growing trend of cutting off family members over political disagreements — often promoted on social media as “self-care.” While distancing oneself from toxic relationships can sometimes be healthy, Dr. Chloe Carmichael…
In late August, tragedy struck Minneapolis when a shooter opened fire at Annunciation Catholic Church, killing two children and wounding more than a dozen others. Authorities revealed that the suspect had an obsession with previous mass shooters, leaving behind notebooks…
The Trump Epstein controversy has resurfaced in the national spotlight as former U.S. President Donald Trump files a $10 billion defamation lawsuit against The Wall Street Journal and its parent companies. Trump accuses the publication of linking him to the…