Mental Health Industry News
Without 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.
Read MoreThe Importance of Disaster Behavioral Health: Why it Matters
From devastating wildfires, tornadoes, and mudslides to mass shootings and terrorist attacks, it’s almost impossible to turn on the news these days without seeing a report about another disaster. Natural and human-caused disasters are increasing in frequency, duration, and severity.
Read MoreThis building in Detroit was transformed into permanent housing for veterans experiencing homelessness
Four organizations in the city and a national partner used their relationships and data to reduce homelessness toward “functional zero.”
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