Leading Stories
The bitter cocktail of stress and politics
By Eileen Weber
To discover how politics can affect mental health just ask anyone who has attended a family gathering when it becomes a topic of conversation.
It is not just anecdotal;...
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,...
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...
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,...
Mass shootings create ripple effect on community mental health
By Beth Negus Viveiros
For parents, children, educators, and first-responders, the toll of both mass shootings themselves and...
Mental health professionals fear the consequences of federal cuts
By Eileen Weber
Deep cuts and massive layoffs to federal agencies like the Department of Health and Human Services, the...
Mental health effects of cell phone use considered in ban proposals
By Danielle Ray
Lawmakers in Massachusetts are moving forward with a bill to ban cell phone use during the school day....
VT leads U.S. in physical and mental health parity
By Eileen Weber
If you live in Vermont, mental and physical health care are covered in the same way. But why don’t the...
Political climate impacts LGBTQIA+ patients and providers
By Beth Negus Viveiros
Mental health providers serving the LGBTQIA+ community say the current political climate has been an...