mental health

A new poll by the National Alliance on Mental Illness finds that one in five Americans reports their mental health is poor. And a majority think lawmakers are doing too little, spending too little to address mental health and substance use needs.

Young adults who took just a one-week break from social media showed improvement in depression, anxiety and insomnia symptoms, a new study says. Plus, tips for how to take a break from your feed.

Two former officers face murder charges and a third faces an aggravated assault charge over the shooting and killing of Perez during an apparent mental health crisis. Officers claim self-defense.

The graduate-level course is being taught at the School of Psychology at Texas State University.

More information can be found at TryProjectYes.org.

House Bill 35 goes into effect on Sept. 1, creating a new program that aims to connect firefighters and EMS workers across Texas with peer-to-peer mental health support.

A study of more than 2,100 people ages 60 to 79 found that an intensive two-year program of mental and physical activities, along with a heart-healthy diet, improved memory and thinking.

Three officers are charged in connection with shooting and killing Perez in June 2023 during an apparent mental health crisis. Two are charged with murder, and the third is charged with aggravated assault.

Ibogaine, a naturally occurring psychoactive drug that is illegal in the U.S., is being used abroad to treat addiction, PTSD, depression, and traumatic brain injuries.

Congress created the grants in the aftermath of the school shooting in Uvalde, Texas. The goal was to help schools hire mental health professionals, including counselors and social workers.