Mental health care system in NY struggles to meet demand
New York has only about half the number of beds needed to treat mental illness, according to an advocacy group.
NYC subway safety plan includes cops, outreach workers, mental health experts
Mayor Eric Adams says he will clean up the city's increasingly dangerous subway stations by removing the homeless and enforcing transit rules.
The Healing: Black men yoga takes shape to combat mental health
Tristan Lewis and Andrew Smith started The Healing, a nonprofit aiming to promote mental health and wellness among Black men.
Nika King from Euphoria previews 'climactic' turn in next episode
According to statistics from HBO, season 2 of Euphoria has nearly doubled its viewership since season 1.
‘Black Minds Matter’: Focusing on mental health and African Americans in February
This year’s theme for Black History Month, “Black Health and Wellness,” is more important than ever during the pandemic, but many advocates say it’s also meant to call attention to the growing mental health issues many Black Americans face.
COVID Burnout: Coping with pandemic-related stress
The American Psychological Association's new research shows burnout and stress are at all-time highs across professions. COVID fatigue is a big factor in that.
Mother's tragic tale: Husband dies of COVID-19, their son dies by suicide due to guilt
Stephanie Reyes was well aware her son was depressed. She tried repeatedly to get him into counseling, but she says everyone she turned to was booked months in advance.
As millions suffer from ‘COVID-somnia,’ here's how you can sleep through the night
Chronic sleep problems have been associated with medical problems including diabetes, obesity, and high blood pressure as well cognitive dysfunction and mood disturbances.
Pandemic triggered children's mental health emergency, groups say
Many American parents are reporting grief, anxiety, and depression among their children, citing school closures and forced isolation as the primary culprits. Three major medical associations have jointly declared a "national state of emergency in children's mental health."
UConn's Dan Hurley says COVID has taken a mental toll
UConn coach Dan Hurley was reveling in the return of basketball this season when just before Christmas he began feeling sick. Like many other programs, the Huskies (10-3) are now in a pause because of COVID-19, with Hurley, other staff members and nine players having tested positive or showing symptoms, so far.
Suicide hotline transitioning to 3-digit number: 988
People in crisis and those trying to help them will have a new three-digit phone number, 988, to reach the national suicide prevention network starting in July.
Senators question Instagram CEO about app's potential harm to young users
Adam Mosseri is testifying Wednesday at a Senate hearing as Facebook, whose parent now is named Meta Platforms, has been roiled by public and political outrage over the disclosures by former Facebook employee Frances Haugen.
COVID-related stress weighs heavily on Gen Z
Among Americans in Gen Z, 46% said the pandemic has made it harder to pursue their education or career goals.
U.S. sees record 100,000 overdose deaths in one year
Overdose deaths have been rising for more than two decades, but they accelerated dramatically in the past two years — jumping nearly 30% in the last year alone.
Callers to helplines around the world voiced similar pandemic worries
A study on calls to crisis helplines in 19 countries shows a striking similarity in the pandemic's toll on mental health. Fears of infection, loneliness and physical health were the main concerns voiced in the pandemic's early weeks.
Wildland firefighter, his dog take 3,700-mile bike ride to overcome mental health struggles
Wildland firefighter Kevin Conley Jr. and his dog Rocky are on a cross-country trip to improve mental clarity, and most importantly, mental health. One of the eight states he stopped in was Arizona.
New day program on Long Island for adults with autism
The autism-focused program is dubbed BLUE, which stands for Balance Living Unlimited Exploration. Up to 30 adults take part five days a week.
This is the ‘most anxious’ major city in the US
You might be surprised to see where the Big Apple ranks in a survey of adult residents who reported feeling "nervous, anxious or on edge" for at least several days in the last two weeks.
White House releases plan aimed to reduce suicide by guns in US
The Biden administration is rolling out a new initiative aimed at reducing suicides by gun and combating the significant increases in suicides by members of the military and veterans.
Dr. Aaron T. Beck, known as the father of cognitive therapy, dies at 100
A groundbreaking psychotherapist known as the father of cognitive therapy has died at age 100.