Mental Health Industry News
Therapists help clients ride emotional waves, with innovative mental health trend: ‘We’re swapping the couch for the surfboard’
More than a hippie wellness novelty or New Age fad, surf therapy is being embraced by psychologists and government agencies alike as a way to increase access to mental health care while delivering evidence-based, lasting results.
Read MoreChanging the Course on Suicide: The Launch of a New National Strategy for Suicide Prevention
In the United States, someone dies by suicide every 11 minutes; the rates of suicidal behaviors have risen over the past decade; and disparities in suicide rates among certain populations are growing (PDF | 13.4 MB).
Read MoreWithout Maternal Mental Health and Substance Use Interventions, We Can’t Address the Maternal Mortality Crisis
May 1, 2024, marked World Maternal Mental Health Day, and on May 12, 2024, we will celebrate Mother’s Day. While maternal health is a recognized public health crisis in the United States, mental health, substance misuse, and substance use disorder (SUD) are often overlooked as part of the crisis.
Read MoreElmo wants to ‘check in’ again, this time as part of a new ‘Sesame Street’ mental health initiative
In recognition of Mental Health Awareness Month, Sesame Street is creating mental health resources for children, all led by Elmo and The Count.
Read MoreIt’s Okay to Not Be Okay: Tips and Resources for Mental Health Awareness Month
It’s May, so just checking in… “How is everybody doing?”
Read MoreGenetic breakthrough clarifies why Parkinson’s disease develops and hints at ways to halt it
Parkinson’s disease is a neurodegenerative movement disorder that progresses relentlessly. It gradually impairs a person’s ability to function until they ultimately become immobile and often develop dementia.
Read MoreWhat fans with OCD, anxiety are saying about John Green’s latest movie, ‘Turtles All the Way Down’
John Green's latest movie adaptation tells the story of a teen girl living with OCD. With a May 2 release, fans are starting to see early screenings of the film.
Read MoreLEGO stores just completely changed the way they support autistic shoppers
LEGO will enhance accessibility in stores worldwide with new shopping features, in hopes of creating a more inclusive environment for all LEGO lovers.
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