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PRINCETON, WV (WVNS) – September is a Suicide Prevention Month. It’s an important time too because suicide is a serious issue in the mountain state. The suicide rate in West Virginia has increased by ...
Now, as school districts and states across the country—including Los Angeles, second only to New York in district size —respond to a tidal wave of anti-technology backlash by restricting tech use and ...
Two newly published studies suggest that psychedelic compounds may offer a novel approach to treating cocaine addiction. A clinical trial published in JAMA Network Open found that psilocybin combined ...
NYC public schools will ban student-facing generative AI through eighth grade and cap screen time, Mayor Mamdani announced. But key details — including the specific tools affected — remain unclear ...
The initiative follows a student survey that found connections among sleep, social isolation, screen time and mental health.
Persistent financial hardship in early and middle adulthood was linked to poorer thinking skills by the 50s and more signs of brain aging later in life. Researchers say years of chronic stress and financial worry may…
TORONTO — Greg Rennie says his bipolar depression was an eight out of 10 when he went in for his first ketamine infusion in April 2025.
Singer Shinji opens up about her ongoing battle with panic disorder and stage fright, revealing how her early maturity took a mental toll.
In the unprecedented absence of federal guidance, leading medical groups are issuing their own recommendations for who should get the COVID-19, flu and RSV immunizations.
Are men and women becoming more alike? New research analyzing global survey data finds that differences in key economic preferences, such as trust and risk tolerance, are significantly smaller among younger generations…
What started as something enjoyable in 2020 soon became a gambling habit that cost Sbonelo Mabena his car, his clothes and almost his home.
Brain changes associated with Alzheimer’s may begin at least seven years before amyloid plaques become detectable with current PET scans. Researchers uncovered the signal by tracking healthy older adults with repeated…
HCA sells Virginia behavioral hospital Dominion Hospital to Hill Valley Healthcare for $25 million, expanding Hill Valley's behavioral health footprint.
Nonclinical behavioral health role reduces inpatient services by 43% and boosts outpatient visits, easing hospital costs and workforce strain.
Melbourne researchers have uncovered a critical signaling pathway that controls the timing of brain development, shedding new light on how neurodevelopmental disorders may develop. The research, led ...
A woman whose 13-year-old sister took her own life says the "spiral that she was going through" was evident from her social media history.
We’re a couple of weeks into the school year, and I hope you’re settling into a rhythm. In this week's Educator Update, I’m highlighting a couple local stories that connect directly to things students ...
In support of the annual Suicide Prevention Month campaign, senior leaders from across the installation gathered at the Main Exchange ...
New research reveals that relying too heavily on generative artificial intelligence can erode critical thinking, memory, and social skills. However, using the technology thoughtfully as a collaborative tool might…
Researchers found extensive genetic overlap between OCD and chronic tic disorders, revealing shared disease mechanisms and potential treatment targets.
The NATIONAL ATHLETIC TRAINERS’ ASSOCIATION has released new mental health guidelines for collegiate athletes in the September Journal of Athletic Training.
From acupuncture to key supplements, explore holistic strategies to support traditional bipolar disorder treatment safely. Key Takeaways For someone with bipolar disorder, finding the “right” ...
NHS emergency departments are seeing more cases of self-harm, eating disorders and emotional distress in young people.
Scientists have mapped the reading brain, finding that genetics set the foundation for processing sounds and meaning. Meanwhile, the physical act of reading practice actually thickens specific brain regions and optimizes…
I was born and raised in regional Australia, where mental health and needing help was heavily stigmatised and not necessarily a highlight of many conversations.
For years, Pakistan has seen cases of children infected with HIV due to unsafe treatment in clinics and hospitals. A current outbreak numbers hundreds of cases. Why does this problem keep occurring?
Mental health conditions, such as posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), substance abuse, depression and anxiety, can develop after people experience trauma.
If India is to become a truly developed nation by 2047, mental health must move from the margins of public policy to its centre ...
HometownMind has launched a nationwide mental health directory listing 1.9 million NPI-verified behavioral health providers across all 50 states, with no fees charged to patients seeking care and no ...
Suicide now biggest killer of 10 to 17-year-olds as major parliamentary committee into the mental health crisis hears that NHS support services are ‘broken’ ...