Global mental health continues to be one of the most challenging questions of our time, with deep-reaching implications for all sectors of society and every individual. Today’s headlines, from survivors of the catastrophic wildfires and soldiers and veterans, to technology…
September is marked as Suicide Prevention Awareness Month, a crucial time when communities, organizations, and individuals come together to increase awareness, reduce stigma, and extend hope to those affected by suicide. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention…
We’ve always thought that the marriage of AI for Mental Health would be the subject of a million dollar question, but at such a time the questions that seem to be troubling the world for the moment is++; how do…
SAINT PAUL, Minn. — mental health hospital has become a growing public concern following the recent deadly shooting at Annunciation Church in Minneapolis. With heightened awareness around mental health needs, Minnesota officials are taking steps to expand access to care.…
September is National Suicide Prevention Month, a time to bring awareness to mental health challenges and support those who may be struggling. According to the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH), approximately 3.6% of U.S. adults experienced Post-Traumatic Stress (PTSD)…
This weekend on In Focus, JoDee Kenney explores the growing concerns around problem gambling with guest Harry Levant — an internationally certified gambling counselor, mental health therapist, and doctor of law and policy. Levant offers both professional insights and personal…
A millennial woman who spent most of her life believing she was struggling with a mental illness—specifically depression—has finally discovered the real medical condition behind her symptoms. Lisa Healy, 29, from Toronto, Canada, dealt with decades of fatigue, weakness, and…
Anxiety treatment has remained largely unchanged for decades, relying mostly on medications like benzodiazepines or SSRIs. But a recent mid-stage clinical trial suggests that a pharmaceutical version of the psychedelic LSD could offer new hope for people living with generalized…
Mental health conditions and cardiovascular disease are often treated as separate issues, yet research shows they are deeply interconnected. Adults with depression, schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), and anxiety live, on average, 10 to 20 years less than…
A recent study published in PLOS Digital Health suggests that hate speech and misinformation on Reddit share striking linguistic similarities with online communities centered around certain personality disorders, especially Cluster B personality traits. Using advanced artificial intelligence tools such as…
