WA students can get excused absences for mental health under new law

The Mental Health Project is a Seattle Times initiative focused on covering mental and behavioral health issues. It is funded by Ballmer Group, a national organization focused on economic mobility…

Ask SciCheck Files: The Relationship Between Mental Health and Mass Shootings

In the wake of mass shootings in Buffalo, New York, and Uvalde, Texas, some officials have cited mental illness as a reason for the unprovoked attacks. But as we’ve explained…

How to talk to your family and support your mental health

By Rachelle Zemlok, PsyD, and Robin Black, Ph.D. If you are reading this, it’s likely that you or someone you care about recently responded to a crime scene, accident scene or…

Ad agencies are prioritizing mental health amid COVID-19 pandemic

Each Powell employee also gets a $500 annual stipend for mental health and wellness that can be used on whatever they see fit and a $100 spa gift certificate. And…

Army health expert shares mental health resources available to Soldiers, Families | Article

FORT KNOX, Ky. — May marks Mental Health Awareness Month, and one Army health expert shared the many different ways Soldiers and their Families can find help when they need…

Muslim community leaders tackle mental health at first-of-its-kind conference

The often-stigmatized subject of mental health brought together Muslims from across Houston for a first-of-its-kind event Saturday. Around 300 community leaders, including counselors, imams, and mental health and refugee service…