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DC, along with 23 states, has filed a lawsuit against the federal government over the rollback of $12 billion in public health funding. This funding was critical for mental health services, including addiction treatment and suicide prevention.

Federal workers in DC are facing significant layoffs, particularly in health agencies, leading to increased stress, anxiety, and uncertainty. Mental health professionals are emphasizing the importance of self-care, seeking support, and utilizing resources like the 988 mental health crisis hotline.

Generation Z is experiencing significant mental health challenges, with higher rates of stress, anxiety, and depression compared to previous generations. Contributing factors include social media pressures, economic uncertainties, and the lasting impacts of the pandemic. Employers are responding by implementing more flexible work arrangements and creating supportive workplace environments to address these concerns

Awareness of the 988 national suicide prevention hotline is growing since the number was updated, but it is still low, according to a new survey.

When Donald Trump won the U.S. presidential election last week, emotions spiked to feverish levels. Some people celebrated until they were hoarse...

"Get out of your comfort zone." "Take no for an answer." "Do something every day that makes you feel uncomfortable."

The APA has released its April journal issues, featuring studies on schizophrenia, borderline personality disorder, and systemic bias in mental health care. These publications aim to advance understanding and treatment of mental health conditions.

Emerging research suggests that the ketogenic diet, traditionally used for epilepsy treatment, may have potential benefits for mental health conditions such as bipolar disorder, depression, and early Alzheimer's. Cases like that of Matt Baszucki, a bipolar disorder patient who saw complete remission of his symptoms through the ketogenic diet under the guidance of Harvard psychiatrist Dr. Chris Palmer, illustrate its effectiveness. While some skepticism remains, emerging evidence and endorsements from health professionals credit the diet for transforming mental health treatment by improving brain metabolism

The president-elect has promised to roll out a number of policies targeting trans people on his first day in office, including a new federal definition of sex as binary and assigned at birth.

Over the last few years and through this year's contentious campaign season, which was rooted in America's deep divisions, there has been a coarsening in the way people talk to each other.

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If you like Snoop Dogg’s “Drop It Like It’s Hot,” Fall Out Boy’s “Dance, Dance” and Gwen Stefani’s “Hollaback Girl” as much as I do, chances are we were born around the same time.