Mental Health Industry News
The 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.”
Read MoreNew study discovers blood test can predict dementia more than a decade before official diagnosis
Scientists have discovered a blood test detecting specific proteins could predict dementia before a person receives an official diagnosis.
Read MoreLGBTQ+ folks can now text a new mental health hotline
The new service is a partnership between Crisis Text Line and FOLX Health, hoping to reach more LGBTQ+ youth in crisis.
Read MoreGraduation rates for students with disabilities are improving in these states
The high school diploma is a rite of passage for many Americans. It comes with greater earning potential, improved employability, and creates a path to higher education. Still, not all children face the same barriers to graduating.
Read More9 Best TED Talks To Watch During Women’s History Month
This Women's History Month, learn from some of the world's most daring women leaders — and their TED Talks.
Read MoreCoping with Community Violence Together
Coping with community violence has become more complicated since the onset of COVID-19. There has been a steady increase in mass violence in our country, with data from the CDC showing a 35% increase in gun homicides between 2019 and 2022 alone.1 This increase in mass violence can take a toll on our collective mental health2, 3, which is only compounded by the ever-present effects of COVID-19 and the associated loss of loved ones.
Read MoreAddressing Disparities by Diversifying Behavioral Health Research
During the COVID-19 pandemic, mental health issues, like anxiety and depression, increased for many individuals, especially for persons of color. According to the 2020 National Survey on Drug Use and Health, more than five million (17.3 percent) African American adults reported having a mental illness. Among those with a mental illness, 1.4 million (27 percent) had a serious mental illness. A serious mental illness is a mental illness that impacts an individual’s ability to function.
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