Losing a job can feel like the world is crashing down. The free mental health support emotional and psychological effects can be overwhelming, with far-reaching implications for an individual’s well-being. The sudden uncertainty of financial stability, career progression, and personal…
Nature as Therapy: Lynette Spencer Uses Nature to Help Others Heal When most people think of counseling, they picture a small office with a couch. However, Lynette Spencer has a different vision. If you’re meeting with her, you’d likely need…
NYC Council Presses Health Officials on Long Wait Times for Mental Health Teams New York City Council members are demanding answers from health officials about the extended wait times that individuals with serious mental illnesses face when attempting to enroll…
Wild Swimming: On Perranporth Beach in Cornwall, UK, the Perranporth Bluetits, a local outdoor swimming group, embrace the cold Atlantic waters for their regular dip. Emerging with smiles, their camaraderie and shared sense of achievement are unmistakable. Experiences like these…
The 988 hotline was launched in 2022 to provide immediate mental health crisis support, offering an easy-to-remember alternative to 911. Since its inception, the 988 hotline has received over 14.5 million calls nationwide, with more than 246,000 coming from Washington…
Mayor Adams today announced a major milestone in the city’s Partnership Assistance for Transit Homelessness (PATH) program, a key initiative under the Adams administration’s “Mental Health Week.” Since its launch in August 2024, PATH has conducted over 11,000 engagements with…
When we think of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), we often associate it with soldiers who have experienced combat or individuals who have survived accidents. However, what about those who merely witness traumatic events? Military veterans, first responders, and even bystanders…
Austin, Texas (KXXV) — Governor Greg Abbott has announced that the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) is awarding $239 million in construction grants to enhance access to inpatient mental health care in rural areas. This initiative aims to…
NEUCHÂTEL, Switzerland (AP) — Feeling burned out from work? Struggling with stress or recovering from an illness? The Swiss town of Neuchâtel has introduced a groundbreaking initiative: medical prescriptions for museum visits. This unique program, now in a two-year pilot…
Fermented Foods May Help Reduce Anxiety and Depression A groundbreaking study published in EMBO Molecular Medicine suggests that consuming fermented foods—such as yogurt, kimchi, and miso—may alleviate anxiety and depression by positively influencing gut bacteria, which in turn affects brain…
