Mental Health

A collection of mental health news and resources.

After COVID diagnosis, nearly 1 in 5 are diagnosed with mental disorder
Those recovering from COVID-19 were more likely than other groups of patients to be diagnosed with a mental disorder within three months. The longevity of such problems is not yet clear.
The hardest part of 2020 election for young voters? The waiting
Some young people say they are still rattled by the effects of the deeply divided political season — one that continues in demonstrations and social media protest as the votes are counted.
'Group' destigmatizes and demystifies group therapy, without lessons
In her memoir, Christie Tate sets a positive example in the telling of how group therapy saved her — and in the care she takes to never present herself as an expert.
Philadelphia pledges better response after Black man's death
Philadelphia police pledged to release 911 tapes and police body camera footage "in the near future" in the shooting death of a Black man with a history of mental health problems, a death that prompted protests, widespread vandalism and an overnight curfew days before Election Day.
During a mental health crisis, a family's call to 911 turns tragic
A mother in Lancaster, Pa., tried for years to help her grown son get consistent treatment for schizophrenia. Then, hoping to get him involuntarily committed for care, the family called the police.
The 'Rainflower Project' helps people talk through tragedy
A huge collection of individually made ceramic flowers lights up a suburban Twin Cities yard with its beauty. However, the “Rainflower Project” also serves as a way to spur conversations about mental health and suicide.
Election stress getting to you? 4 ways to keep calm
Doomscrolling much? Nearly 70 percent of Americans report feeling stressed about politics. We're sleepless and irritable, and our heads hurt. Here's how some of your fellow Americans are coping.