New Poll Reveals Growing Concern About Mental Health
A recent poll reveals that we are now more worried about our mental health than we are about terminal illnesses like cancer. How did we get here, and what can we do about it?
Where to Find the Best Child Abuse Data and Help for At Risk Kids
Stop hunting in the dark. Explore the best national child abuse data sources plus frontline resources for CASAs, foster parents, educators, and policymakers.
Middle-aged Americans face rising loneliness and mental health challenges
Frank Infurna first started thinking about the plight of middle-aged adults 10 years ago. He conducted a monthly survey, asking about their health, well-being, relationships, and life events.
The Deepfake Nudes Crisis in Schools Is Much Worse Than You Thought
An analysis by WIRED and Indicator found nearly 90 schools and 600 students around the world impacted by AI-generated deepfake nude images—and the problem shows no signs of going away.
How to spot and help someone in a mental health crisis
If you know someone is in a mental health crisis, experts say the best thing to do is to spark a conversation and connect them to resources and professional help.
What is mental wellbeing, really? New study offers a clear answer
Researchers in a recent breakthrough have established the shared definition of positive mental well being based on the first international consensus.
In a landmark study led by Adelaide University...
PTSD often underlies mental health, substance use disorder issues
BY DEBBIE PAGE The Drug Alcohol Coalition of Iredell’s recent “In The Know” event featured a PTSD panel discussion moderated by Partners Health Management’s Jeff Eads and featuring Sean Wilson of O…
New research from Michigan State University's Department of Psychology has found that affirming one's intersectional identity can be a source of psychological strength and resilience for sexual and gender diverse people of color, rather than just a vulnerability. The study, published in American Psychologist, examined how identity cohesion and identity-based growth are positively associated with resilience and negatively associated with depressive symptoms in this population.
Atlanta study shows access to healthcare contributes to mental health challenges
The Atlanta Women's Foundation conducted a study that showed homelessness, childcare constraints and access to healthcare strongly factored into one's mental health
How to make friends: Scientists have uncovered some intriguing new details
Recent studies in psychology and neuroscience shed light on friendship formation. Evidence suggests physical proximity and brain synchronization play a role.