Rockford and Winnebago law enforcement to team up with mental health experts
Mental health workers will be dispatched along with police to scenes where people are having psychiatric issues.
Cow-hugging, an alleged wellness fad, has people cuddling farm animals to relieve stress
In the increasingly hectic and stressful year of 2020, people are seeking calm wherever they can find it — from frolicking through the fields to adopting plants. But now there’s another natural way to restore your cortisol levels: cow-hugging.
Military suicides up as much as 20% amid COVID-19 pandemic
Military suicides have increased by as much as 20% this year compared to the same period in 2019, and some incidents of violent behavior have spiked.
Cook County law enforcement receives new type of support from nonprofit
Law enforcment in Chicago and Cook County are receiving a new type of support, which is designed to improve their mental health and repair relationships with the community.
More than a quarter of young adults contemplated suicide during coronavirus pandemic, CDC says
The CDC mental health survey found that younger adults, minorities, essential workers and unpaid adult caregivers have been disproportionately impacted.
Los Angeles health officials release tips on how to deal with ‘quarantigue’ amid COVID-19 pandemic
The Los Angeles Public Health Department recently put out a set of guidelines aimed at helping people combat the growing quarantine fatigue that has surfaced as a result of the ongoing pandemic.
FCC to vote in July to make '988' the suicide hotline number
Federal regulators will vote in July on whether to make “988” the number to reach a suicide prevention hotline.
FDA approves first-ever prescription video game to help kids with ADHD
EndeavorRx is a game aimed at improving attention function and symptoms associated with ADHD in 8 to 12-year-olds.
Poll: Americans are the unhappiest they've been in 50 years
It’s been a rough year for the American psyche. Folks in the U.S. are more unhappy today than they’ve been in nearly 50 years.
Depression and anxiety rates spiked among black Americans after George Floyd’s death, survey finds
Anxiety and depression among black Americans increased after the death of George Floyd, data from the U.S. Census Bureau shows.
Vets urged to access healthcare services online
Recipients can request prescription refills, sign up for text message reminders about their health care and ask non-urgent questions via video, telephone or the VA's secure online messaging system.
Philadelphia tattoo studio offers free services to cover self-harm scars
Under "Project Tsukurou," Fishtown's Crown and Feather Tattoo Co. offers free services for self-harm victims who want to turn their scars into art.
Party drug MDMA a step closer to legalization for PTSD therapy
For decades, MDMA has been considered a party drug. But, after years of research and clinical trials, one organization is convincing government officials and patients that the drug can also be beneficial in the treatment of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).
Non-verbal teen with autism speaks for 1st time, breaks out in song amid visit to Christmas lights display
Marisabel Figueroa was told her daughter Kaitlyn — who was diagnosed with autism at 3 years old — would never be able to communicate. And Kaitlyn never uttered a word until this year.
Regulators to set up 3-digit suicide hotline number like 911
Federal regulators are setting up a new three-digit number to reach a suicide prevention hotline in order to make it easier to seek help and reduce the stigma associated with mental health.
Local teens illustrate their concerns for art competition
The teens are all participating in the "Expressions Challenge,” which is sponsored by Walgreens. In its tenth year, the program asks teens to depict their concerns using art, music and spoken word.
‘Healing PTSD’ stamp created by U.S. Postal Service to raise money for veterans
The U.S. Postal Service has issued a new fundraiser stamp to benefit veterans with post-traumatic stress disorder.
Surfing therapy dog helping wounded warriors, kids with special needs
This Veteran’s Day weekend a special dog will be celebrated. Ricochet is a surfing therapy dog who helps wounded warriors, service members and veterans with PTSD.
'At Ease' program uses Mother Nature to heal the wounds of war
A special program for military veterans uses Mother Nature to heal the wounds of war.
Go ahead, trim that tree! Research determined decades ago that decorating for Christmas early is good for you
While it seems holiday decorations go up earlier and earlier every year, research may prove that decorating early could actually be good for your mental health.