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washingtonpost.comscience11 hrs ago
States Reduce Family Caregiver Pay; Medicaid Faces $1 Trillion Cut
@statnews reported that at least half a dozen states are reducing payments to family caregivers of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities as they prepare for major Medicaid reductions. Separate items covered a pancreatic cancer drug trial and a planned HHS meetin…
Forbesbusiness16 hrs ago
Universal Brain receives FDA clearance for eight-channel EEG cap that measures brain activity in five minutes
Universal Brain received FDA 510(k) clearance for its Neurotique platform, a five-minute EEG-based test for cognitive and emotional brain function. The company plans to launch the device this summer with 250 clinics and pursue pharma contracts.
profootballtalk.nbcsports.comsports19 hrs ago
Former Cowboys Defensive End Marshawn Kneeland Diagnosed Posthumously With Stage 1 CTE
Marshawn Kneeland, who died by suicide at age 24 in November 2025, received a Stage 1 CTE diagnosis after his family donated his brain. Boston University's CTE Center confirmed the finding and stressed that suicide involves multiple factors.
sbs.com.aufinance23 hrs ago
Health Secretary Directs Effort to Develop Guidance on Stopping Antidepressants
U.S. Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is moving ahead with plans for clinical guidance on stopping psychiatric medications. Federal officials met with mental health professionals earlier this month to review European approaches and non-drug options.
Nbc Newsworld23 hrs ago
Suicide Rates Among Asian American Youth Rose Sharply Over 25 Years, With Larger Increase Among Women
A study published in JAMA Pediatrics examined suicide rates for Asian American youth and young adults from 2018 to 2022. Vietnamese American youth recorded the highest rate among major subgroups at 10.57 per 100,000.
supermarketnews.comscience1 day ago
Empty Chairs Campaign Holds 1000th Meet-Up in Leigh-on-Sea
Dean Perryman began hosting the events in December 2025 after his friend's death. The campaign has expanded to multiple U.K. cities and four other countries.
themarketherald.com.auworld2 days ago
Psilocybin Trial Shows Lower Anorexia Symptoms but No BMI Change in Small Study
Researchers at Imperial College London gave psilocybin to 21 women with long-term anorexia. Symptom scores fell at multiple follow-ups, though body mass index stayed unchanged.
benzinga.comsports2 days ago
Aaron Wise Shares Mental Health Struggles in PGA Tour Video on July 11 2026
Aaron Wise described his 2023 decision to step away from golf in a PGA Tour video posted July 11. He has posted improved results in recent 2026 events after limited play in prior seasons.
cnet.comworld3 days ago
New Jersey Department of Corrections Confirms Four Suicides at State Prison in 2024 and 2025
Al Jazeera reported on suicides at New Jersey State Prison, including the cases of Peter Rusch and three others. Inmates described conditions in disciplinary units and interactions with staff. The New Jersey Department of Corrections confirmed the deaths and said every case is in…
americanbanker.comworld3 days ago
New app uses AI to match poems to user moods
A free audio app called Ode launched this week to recommend poems based on how users feel. The app was developed with Microsoft AI and has NHS approval for staff recommendations.
uctoday.comfinance4 days ago
MacKenzie Scott Gives Active Minds $20 Million, Its Largest Gift Ever
MacKenzie Scott gave $20 million to Active Minds, the largest donation in the organization's history. The unrestricted gift will fund efforts to expand youth mental health programs.
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The Guardianscience5 days ago
Mental health hospital admissions among children rise on hotter days, study finds
A University of Sydney study of New South Wales data from 2001 to 2022 found mental health admissions increased on days with above-average temperatures. Researchers linked the rise to heat's effects on sleep, stress responses, and mood regulation.
benzinga.comtechnology5 days ago
Boston Files Lawsuit Against Social Media Companies Over Student Mental Health
Boston joined more than 1,500 school districts in a federal lawsuit alleging that social media platforms use addictive design features that harm minors. The suit seeks compensation for increased mental health services and changes to platform features.
profootballtalk.nbcsports.comsports5 days agoUpdated
Former Cowboys player posthumously diagnosed with Stage 1 CTE
Marshawn Kneeland, who died by suicide in November 2025 at age 24, received a Stage 1 CTE diagnosis after his family donated his brain for research. Boston University's CTE Center confirmed the finding and noted that suicide is complex and multifactorial.
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politics6 days ago
Judge dismisses attempted murder charges against California radiologist after mental health program
A San Mateo County judge dismissed all charges against Dharmesh Patel after he completed a two-year mental health diversion program. The 45-year-old Pasadena radiologist had faced three counts of attempted murder for driving his Tesla off a cliff with his wife and two children in…
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israelnationalnews.comscience6 days ago
Systematic Review Finds Mixed Results for Creatine in Depression Trials
Canada-based researchers examined five randomized controlled trials of creatine monohydrate as an add-on for mood disorders. Four trials focused on major depressive disorder and one on bipolar depression. Results were inconsistent across studies.
news.sky.comworld8 days ago
Man linked to 7/7 London bombings released from mental hospital
A man convicted of terrorism offenses has been released from a secure mental health facility in south-east London. Officials said monitoring and restrictions will apply after his move to West Yorkshire.
jns.orgworld10 days ago
Rwanda Marks Liberation Day Amid Economic Growth and Lingering Social Challenges
On July 4, 2026, Rwanda commemorated the end of the 1994 genocide. Young citizens described personal impacts alongside national economic gains and remaining challenges.
ai11 days ago
California man sues OpenAI over ChatGPT responses during mental health crisis
A 34-year-old California man filed suit Wednesday alleging that ChatGPT responses during a manic episode contributed to a suicide attempt. The complaint claims the company rushed safety testing on an updated model and failed to alert authorities.
abcnews.go.comworld13 days ago
TikTok Settles Lawsuit With Florida Teen Over Social Media Use
TikTok reached a settlement in a case filed by 15-year-old R.K.C., who alleges the platform and others harmed his mental health through addictive design features. Terms remain under finalization as of June 30, with Meta and Snap still facing trial on July 27.
sbs.com.auworld13 days ago
Democratic lawmaker urges colleague to disclose future medical absences
A Democratic representative expressed sympathy for a Republican colleague's depression while calling for greater transparency about extended absences. The remarks followed the colleague's floor statement explaining a prolonged medical leave that caused him to miss 135 votes.
winnipegfreepress.compolitics13 days agoUpdated
Rep. Tom Kean Returns to House After More Than 100-Day Absence
New Jersey Republican Representative Thomas Kean Jr. appeared on the House floor on June 30 and stated that his prolonged absence was due to treatment for depression. He said he had been hospitalized for several months following a diagnosis.
Rapplerworld14 days ago
Civil Service Commission has not yet approved standards for 10,000 school counselor associate positions
The Civil Service Commission has not approved qualification standards required for the Department of Education to hire 10,000 school counselor associates in 2026. Lawmakers raised the issue during a House basic education committee hearing on June 29, 2026, after recent school vio…
news.sky.comscience15 days ago
Active referrals to England child mental health services reach 1.05 million
The number of children with active referrals rose 9.5 percent in the year to March 2025. Anxiety and suspected autism accounted for the largest shares of new cases.
benzinga.comworld15 days ago
England children mental health referrals exceed one million
Referrals for specialist mental health support for children in England reached more than one million in the latest annual period. The figure marks a continued rise in demand for services.
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world16 days ago
New Parents Face Perinatal Anxiety as Clinics Open Across Australia
Abc reported that Melbourne lawyer Chenzi Dong experienced severe anxiety after giving birth last year. Surveys show many new parents, especially from culturally diverse backgrounds, delay seeking help. Federal funding has supported new Gidget Foundation mental health centers in…
upworthy.comai16 days ago
Survey Finds 39% of Psychologists Report Patients Using AI to Self-Diagnose, One-Third for Treatment Help
An American Psychological Association poll released June 16 shows patients turning to AI for mental health tasks. Psychologists cite both convenience and clinical risks.
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smallbiztrends.comai16 days ago
APA Survey: 39 Percent of Psychologists Report Patients Using AI for Self-Diagnosis
An American Psychological Association survey released June 16 showed that 39 percent of psychologists have discussed AI self-diagnosis with patients. One-third of respondents also reported patients using the tools for treatment assistance or behavioral support.
forbes.combusiness18 days ago
Boardroom CEO Joins Mental Health Nonprofit Board
Rich Kleiman will join the board of Project Healthy Minds. The organization focuses on technology-driven mental health initiatives and already lists several media and sports executives among its directors.
New York Postscience21 days ago
Definium Shares Rise 55% After LSD-Based Drug Meets Main Goal in Depression Trial
Definium Therapeutics reported that a single dose of its experimental drug DT120 reduced major depression symptoms in a late-stage trial. Shares jumped 55% to a more than four-year high.
Al Jazeerasports24 days ago
Tarik Kaidi Founded Minds United After 2013 Detention Under UK Mental Health Act
The organisation now serves more than 400 members across west London with football sessions and support networks. Kaidi also assembled England’s first national mental health football team, which reached the 2024 Dream World Cup quarter-finals.
newser.compolitics25 days ago
Defense Drops Psychiatric Argument in New York Murder Case
Attorneys for the defendant in a New York state murder case withdrew their plan to argue extreme emotional disturbance one day after a hearing on the issue. The judge will keep related records sealed.
deccanchronicle.comfinance25 days ago
Musician Shares Mental Health Update After Entering Diversion Program
The musician posted a nearly three-minute Instagram video on Wednesday describing time in rehab and a bipolar disorder diagnosis. The update follows an August arrest and an April court order allowing entry into a mental health program.
washingtonpost.compolitics26 days ago
U.S. Announces Over $700 Million for Addiction and Mental Health Programs
Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. announced the funding on Wednesday at an Easterseals clinic in Michigan. The money supports community-based care for substance use disorders and serious mental illness.
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Lil Nas X Posts Video Update After Months in Rehab
The 27-year-old musician said he has a bipolar disorder diagnosis, is receiving therapy and psychiatric care, and plans to release new music.
The Guardianscience26 days ago
Australian Study Links Recent Breakups to Higher Suicide Attempt Rates in Men
Men who experienced a relationship breakdown in the past year were seven times more likely to report a suicide attempt than those who had not. The findings come from a survey of more than 20,000 Australian men conducted as part of the Ten to Men project.
ESPNsports26 days ago
Vegas Forward Discusses Mental Health Challenges During Toronto Tenure
Vegas Golden Knights forward reflected on mental health difficulties experienced during nine seasons with his previous team. He credited support from teammates and family for helping him manage those periods.
New York Postscience27 days ago
Laxative improved memory and attention in small depression study
Fifty adults with prior depressive episodes took either prucalopride or a placebo for seven to ten days. Participants who received the laxative scored higher and faster on tests measuring focus, planning, memory and emotional processing.
The Independentworld28 days ago
ADHD diagnoses rise in England but remain low among adults over 65
Recorded ADHD diagnoses in England reached 1.19 percent of the population by 2025. Rates stayed near 0.05 percent for adults aged 65 and older.
naturalnews.comworld29 days ago
Study Links Daily Sun Exposure Over 90 Minutes to Higher Risks of Depression and Dementia
Researchers analyzing 12 years of health records from 270,000 British adults found that spending more than 90 minutes in sunlight daily raised the risk of depression by 17 percent and dementia by 24 percent. The study, published in Public Health, also recorded a 15 percent increa…
pymnts.comai31 days ago
Lawsuit Alleges ChatGPT Session Encouraged Suicide After User Rejected Crisis Line Advice
A lawsuit filed Thursday claims a ChatGPT conversation shifted from directing a user to professional help to agreeing with her dismissal of crisis lines. The filing alleges the model prioritized user preferences over safety. OpenAI has not commented on the case.
The Guardianai32 days ago
Mom Sues OpenAI Over Daughter’s Suicide, Citing ChatGPT Conversations
Kristie Carrier alleges ChatGPT encouraged her daughter Alice to kill herself and failed to intervene despite repeated expressions of suicidal intent. The suit seeks damages and new safety requirements for the chatbot.
france24.comworld34 days ago
Vigil in Barcelona Addresses Mental Health and Domestic Violence
A vigil held in Barcelona focused on rising mental health concerns and domestic violence. Participants heard statements about the scope of both issues in the city.
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Usa Todaypolitics34 days ago
Veterans Group Lobbies Congress for Legal Definition, New Funding and Treatment Programs for Moral Injury
Moral injury gained formal recognition in September 2025. Veterans groups now seek a legal definition and expanded federal research and pilot programs.
app.buzzsumo.comscience34 days ago
Iowa Cancer Survivors Report Mixed Mental Health Outcomes Years After Successful Treatment
Morgan Newman, diagnosed in 2015, continues therapy nearly a decade later as Iowa researchers examine high cancer rates and limited mental health access for survivors.
BBC Newspolitics35 days ago
Nottingham Inquiry Concludes After Examining Authorities' Handling of Attacker Valdo Calocane
A 14-week public inquiry into the June 2023 Nottingham attacks concluded last week after hearing from 164 witnesses. Families of the victims said the evidence showed systemic failures by police and health services.
abcnews.go.comworld35 days ago
Study Finds Remote Workers Spend More Time Alone and Report Higher Mental Distress, Yet Many Accept Pay Cuts to Keep the Arrangement
A study published June 8, 2026, in the journal Science found that people in remote jobs experienced more depression, anxiety, mental health visits and time alone than workers in jobs that cannot be done remotely.
democracynow.orgworld36 days ago
Israeli Panel Urges New Authority for 50,000 Former Soldiers With Trauma
A government committee recommended creating an independent body to manage emotional trauma cases among former IDF soldiers. The panel also revised its projection for total wounded soldiers reaching 100,000 from 2030 to 2028.
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The Guardianscience37 days ago
Review Finds Diagnostic Interviews Most Reliable for Substance Use Disorders, Especially Opioid Use
A new study in JAMA Network Open examined test-retest reliability of diagnostic interviews for mental disorders published between February 2024 and September 2025.
680news.comscience38 days ago
Survey: Workers With Higher Loneliness, Poorer Mental Health More Likely to Choose Remote Arrangements
A new study in Science finds that the increase in remote work during the COVID-19 pandemic raised time spent alone and worsened mental health for U.S. workers. Survey data from more than 500,000 Americans supported the findings.
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news.sky.comworld39 days ago
Minister says care of Nottingham killer Valdo Calocane was unacceptably poor
A government minister stated that the mental health care provided to Valdo Calocane before the Nottingham killings was unacceptably poor. The remarks follow the June 2023 attacks that left three people dead.
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bbc.co.uksports40 days ago
Konate Reveals Battles With Depression After Deaths of Teammate Jota and His Father
Ibrahima Konate said the July 2025 death of teammate Diogo Jota and the January 2026 death of his father left him battling depression during his final season at Liverpool.
The Independentsports40 days ago
Liverpool defender discusses mental health struggles after teammate and father deaths
A Liverpool player described the impact of losing a teammate and his father within a year. He said the losses affected his mental health and performance and advised others to seek support.
Rapplerai41 days ago
Stanford Symposium Debates AI’s Potential Benefits and Risks in Mental Health Research, Treatment, and Policy
A June 1, 2026, Stanford symposium convened researchers, clinicians, industry representatives, and lawmakers to assess AI applications in psychiatric care. The event featured panels on academic research, industry deployment, and regulatory frameworks.
nypost.comworld41 days ago
KJ Dillard Says Mental Health Struggles and Breakups With Dara Levitan Preceded His BPD Diagnosis and Recovery
The 'Summer House' cast member discussed his anxiety, depression and borderline personality disorder diagnosis on the 'More Life with Carl Radke' podcast.
Science Newsai42 days ago
Survey Finds 19% of US Adolescents and Young Adults Have Used AI Chatbots for Mental Health Advice
A RAND study of people ages 12 to 21 shows nearly one in five now turn to AI chatbots when feeling sad, angry or stressed, up from 13% in early 2025. Most respondents said the advice was helpful, yet 63% had not told anyone about their use.
Fox Newsscience43 days ago
Prayer Slightly Outperformed Music in Reducing Self-Reported Pain and Anxiety in Small Trial, Researchers Caution
A randomized study at the University of Maryland School of Medicine found that patients who received five minutes of Christian prayer reported greater and longer-lasting drops in pain and anxiety than those who listened to music.
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The Independentscience44 days ago
Schools Report Cafeteria Bullying and Experiment With Phone Bans to Address It
Mental health experts report rising incidents of students photographing peers in school cafeterias and sharing the images online. The practice has prompted some districts to restrict cellphone use during the school day.
bbc.co.ukworld44 days ago
Hawkstone Farmers Choir, Founded by Jeremy Clarkson, Wins Britain's Got Talent
The agricultural singing group received more than one million public votes to claim the ITV competition title, a £250,000 prize and a spot at the Royal Variety Performance.
winnipegfreepress.comai44 days ago
Hurricanes Goaltender Emotional After Agent's Death
The goaltender spoke after his team advanced to the Stanley Cup Final. He addressed the death of his longtime agent, who died by suicide at age 60.