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Shooters may have mental health problems in common, but that’s not what’s behind violent attacks, experts say

Mental health issues were connected to suspects in several recent high-profile attacks, but experts say that doesn’t mean ...

Gen-Z Mental Health Crisis: How Insurance Coverage Can Turn ‘Overwhelm’ Into Empowerment

Z, the endless stream of news on their feeds isn’t just information—it’s emotional overload. UNICEF’s Perception of Youth ...

Illinois becomes third state to restrict use of artificial intelligence in mental health industry as experts warn about ‘AI psychosis’

The bans are difficult to effectively enforce — and can’t prevent everyday people from turning to AI for mental health assistance on their own.
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In Oregon and Beyond, Many Kids in Mental Health Crises Come to the ER—And Languish

Thousands of the Medicaid-enrolled young people get stuck boarding in the emergency department for days on end, OHSU ...

Mental health charity's expenditure claims probed

Allegations of "inappropriate expenditure" are being probed after the closure of an Aberdeen charity which provided mental ...

Forcing mental health treatment will become easier in Oregon. Here's how

Oregon lawmakers changed the state's civil commitment laws to make treating someone against their will easier.

Surf therapy offers tranquil setting for those dealing with mental health issues. Here's how it works.

In the latest installment in our "Breaking the Stigma" series​, reporter Cindy Hsu went to the beach in the Rockaways to ...

C4 mental health nonprofit struggles with late paychecks 5 years after similar crisis

Passionate mental health providers are fed up after multiple paychecks were delivered late, and they say it feels like déjà ...

Mental health 'first aid' training is offered

Farmers, agribusiness professionals and members of rural communities are invited to attend a free mental health first aid training from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday, September 19, at The Gathering Place ...