New York City is failing individuals experiencing mental health crises, a new report from the office of New York City Public Advocate Jumaane Williams finds, but Williams has a proposal for an approach to intervention that would minimize the involvement of law enforcement. One highlight of this proposal is a new, non-NYPD number that people can call for immediate mental health treatment Continue reading →

Sarah Crowl doesn't want you to call it a mocktail. Continue reading →

EAU CLAIRE, Wis. (WEAU) Local law enforcement officials and lawmakers are working on legislation to expand mental health care in northwest Wisconsin. Continue reading →

An estimated 10,000 licensed professional counselors in Michigan could lose their ability to see patients and provide mental-health services in a clinical setting if the Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs adopts new wording to clarify the scope of practice for LPCs. Licensed professional counselors, who have at least a masters degree, serve about 150,000 patients in the state, said James Blundo, executive director of the Michigan Mental Health Counselors Association. They are about 30% of the counselors who work for Michigans community mental health agencies, working alongside psychologists and clinical social workers, he said. Continue reading →

Idaho State Dept. of Education Stacie Lawler was named Idaho's Teacher of the Year for 2020. Continue reading →

We invited a chorus of artists, writers, musicians, broadcasters, sports stars and more to contribute to Now Were Talking, a mental health campaign, run in partnership with Lyons Tea and Pieta House. I think weve come a long way in Ireland Continue reading →

The stories MLive is telling this week about families struggling to find help for loved ones with mental illness are heartbreaking and infuriating. Continue reading →

Chris JacksonGetty Images The Duchess of Sussex described a global consciousness crisis around mental health as she and Prince Harry met people working in this field on the second day of their royal tour in South Africa. Speaking with reporters near Cape Town during their visit to the organization Waves for Change, which uses surfing to help young people, the couple summed up thoughts on their trip so far. When asked what was the most pressing global issue when it came to dealing with the stigma around mental health, Meghan replied, Its just getting people to talk about it and talk to each other, right? Continue reading →

Outdoor activities can improve your well-being. Source: Valiphotos/Pixabay, used with permission If youre looking for some form of natural healing to achieve or maintain a positive mental state, what better place to start than outside in nature Continue reading →

Greta Thunberg participates in a youth climate change protest in front of the United Nations, August 30, 2019. Continue reading →