Leading Stories
Program provides resources for perinatal & postpartum mental health
By Catherine Robertson Souter
The birth of a child can be one of life’s most miraculous, joy-filled events. For many new mothers, however, the time around giving birth can be less than positive. In fact,...
AI chat tools test new ground in therapy as clinicians assess risks & benefits
By Beth Negus Viveiros
As AI chat tools move deeper into mental health care, psychologists are weighing the promise of round-the-clock support against concerns about safety, bias, and the limits of...
Funding cuts hurting researchers, clinicians
By Eileen Weber
Federal cuts have impacted research grants and funding at many universities. As a result, some researchers and scientists are increasingly dealing with the effects by moving...
ME’s red flag law wants to cut risk without stigmatizing mental illness
By Tricia Stortz
When Maine voters approved a red flag gun law this fall, the change marked more than a shift in firearms policy. For mental health professionals, it signals a move away from a...
Overwhelmed MH facilities prompt nationwide effort to boost inpatient capacity
By Beth Negus Viveiros
For the first time since the 1950s, more states increased their state psychiatric hospital capacity in...
Mental Health America report: NE states have lower prevalence of mental illness, better access to care
By Susan Gonsalves
The prevalence of mental health concerns among U.S. adults has not changed significantly from 2021-2022,...
Unpaid & uncertain: Psychological impacts of federal shutdowns
By Tricia Stortz
On the morning of October 1, 2025, hundreds of thousands of federal employees woke up unsure if they...
AMA updates nearly 300 telehealth codes for 2026
By Eileen Weber
In September, the American Medical Association (AMA) announced updated telehealth code sets to the...
Why Is empathy a four-letter word?
By Eileen Weber
When did American society become so apathetic to one another’s death, pain, or sadness? Think of the...