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Heatwaves are increasing in frequency and intensity, yet their impacts on hospitalizations for mental and behavioural disorders remain insufficiently quantified across countries. Here we show, using a time-stratified case-crossover analysis of 2,618,307 warm-season hospitalization records from 852 locations in Brazil, Canada, Chile and New Zealand from 2000 to 2019, that sustained extreme heat was associated…

Hoosiers suffering mental health crises are visiting public libraries for help — transforming the role of librarians who act simultaneously as researchers, archivists and quasi-social workers

WASHINGTON (TNND) —After New Jersey Congressman Tom Kean Jr. spoke openly on the House floor about a depression diagnosis, it sparked more conversation about mental health in America

GLP-1 medications are effective for the treatment of overweight, obesity, and type 2 diabetes. Emerging evidence has suggested that the GLP-1 medications may also be useful for the treatment of some psychiatric disorders

The Health and Human Services (HHS) headquarters in Washington, D.C., US, on Tuesday, April 1, 2025. (: Al Drago/Bloomberg

Eighty students from seven schools across the city took part in an event organised by Wolves Foundation designed to offer them more say in issues around mental health and wellbeing

WASHINGTON, D.C. (July 8, 2026) — The National Council for Mental Wellbeing today announced that Mental Health First Aid has reached a historic milestone: 5 million people trained across the United States

New initiative includes one year of Mental Wellbeing Coaching for eligible employers, helping employees manage stress and build resilience through a connected culture, care, and clinical wellbeing experience

Okla. — The Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma (CNO) has been awarded the Gold Bell Seal for Workplace Mental Health by Mental Health America (MHA), a national recognition honoring employers committed to creating mentally healthy workplaces and supporting employee well-being

Many people who are scammed never tell anyone. Some feel embarrassed. Others blame themselves or worry they’ll be judged for falling victim to fraud