Jan 13 How immersing yourself in nature benefits your health By Jim Robbins, Yale Environment 360 A growing body of research points to the beneficial effects that exposure to the natural world has on health, reducing stress and promoting healing. Now, policymakers, employers, and healthcare providers are increasingly considering the human need for nature in how… Continue reading
Nov 26 Kamala Harris proposes doubling mental health treatment beds By Kathleen Ronayne, Associated Press Harris’ plan lists South Carolina, Iowa and Nevada, all early voting states, as priority states for increasing mental health treatment beds. Continue reading
Nov 25 How removing ‘likes’ from Instagram could affect our mental health By Jamie Leventhal Social media appeals to users through a repetitive rewards system, so what happens when it takes away the likes?… Continue reading
Nov 19 Hospital psychiatric wards now feel more like prisons, some say By Associated Press Regulators say the new guidelines leave room to protect patient dignity and privacy, but many hospital officials tasked with updating facilities and their procedures say they’ve gone too far. Continue reading
Nov 06 Why mental health care deserts persist for U.S. children By Laura Santhanam This disparity emerged even though the profession has grown by 21 percent, according to a recent study published in the journal Pediatrics. Continue reading
Oct 24 More schools are teaching kids how to cope with emotions. Which programs actually work? By Caroline Preston, The Hechinger Report The popularity of social-emotional learning has given rise to concerns about low-quality curricula entering schools. But in Bristol, Virginia, a school is seeing academic success by focusing on students’ emotional well-being. Continue reading
Sep 30 How to talk to your kids about climate change By Nsikan Akpan Some kids are scared about global warming. A psychologist, a pediatrician and a school counselor give advice on how to talk about kids' climate anxiety. Continue reading
Sep 16 As shock wears off, mental health concerns grow in Bahamas By Dánica Coto, Associated Press The extent of the storm's terror lingers on in the minds of many. Continue reading
Sep 14 Are you mentally well enough for college? By Nicholas Joyce, The Conversation A campus psychologist explains why so many students ask him for help after they've failed courses. Continue reading
Sep 03 What these numbers tell us about the gun debate in 2019 By Gretchen Frazee Gun violence is on top of Congress’ agenda when it returns to session next week, but data can help reveal why making significant reforms has been an uphill battle, politically speaking. Continue reading