Regulators to set up 3-digit suicide hotline number like 911
Federal regulators are setting up a new three-digit number to reach a suicide prevention hotline in order to make it easier to seek help and reduce the stigma associated with mental health.
New York man fosters connections for adults with developmental disabilities
TicTacGo is a thriving online community for young adults with developmental disabilities. It has hundreds of members and is growing. Meet the man who started it.
Veterans rescue horses to help other veterans
Amy McCambridge-Steppe and her husband Mark Steppe, both veterans, founded the Unbridled Heroes Project. Last year, they rescued four wild mustangs from government round-ups in Nevada and Wyoming and brought the horses to New Jersey.
‘Healing PTSD’ stamp created by U.S. Postal Service to raise money for veterans
The U.S. Postal Service has issued a new fundraiser stamp to benefit veterans with post-traumatic stress disorder.
How to get through the holidays when you're grieving
The holidays aren't always joyous. For many people who are grieving, getting through the festivities is really hard.
Millennials want to ban ‘Secret Santa’ because it ‘gives them anxiety’
Some millennials want to bring an end to the "Secret Santa" office holiday tradition because it "gives them anxiety," a recent study found.
How artificial intelligence could be the future of mental health care
Experts are exploring the possibilities of using artificial intelligence to help diagnose and treat mental health problems.
Dogs training to become therapy animals for fire department
Miami-Dade Fire Rescue in Florida is expanding a program to help the men and women of the department. The group is working with the county's animal services and the Greyhound Association to adopt dogs of different breeds to be trained as station therapy dogs.
Brooklyn Museum gives artists a spotlight they don't always get
For the next three weeks, the Brooklyn Museum is showcasing artwork by artists living with mental illness and/or developmental disabilities.
Living ‘100 Days Without Fear’
If you had asked Michelle Poler 10 years ago if she’d ever try skydiving, the answer would likely have been no. But when she moved to New York in 2014 from Venezuela, Poler jump-started a movement that not only empowered herself, but thousands of others to step outside of their comfort zones.
Would you live '100 Days Without Fear'?
Motivational speaker Michelle Poler decided to face her fears and tackle 100 different challenges that scared her the most, titling her project "100 Days Without Fear." She sits down with FOX 5 NY to discuss her experience and how we can all learn to live a braver life.
Narcissism is a dark trait, but it may protect against stress and depression, study suggests
Narcissism — one of the three malevolent personality traits which comprise the “dark triad” in psychology — may actually have certain protective benefits against stress and mood disorders, such as depression.
Surfing therapy dog helping wounded warriors, kids with special needs
This Veteran’s Day weekend a special dog will be celebrated. Ricochet is a surfing therapy dog who helps wounded warriors, service members and veterans with PTSD.
Zachary Iscol on veterans and mental health
New York City's annual Veterans Day Parade is on Monday, Nov. 11. Zachary Iscol will be one of the grand marshals at the parade. The decorated Marine veteran is the co-founder of Headstrong, an organization that provides free mental health care to former service men and women, and Task and Purpose, a publication by and for veterans and members of the military.
Go ahead, trim that tree! Research determined decades ago that decorating for Christmas early is good for you
While it seems holiday decorations go up earlier and earlier every year, research may prove that decorating early could actually be good for your mental health.
Half of Americans can't start their day 'positively' without this, study claims
In today's world, we know how important it is to keep a positive mindset.
NYPD unveils free mental health service for police officers
A new program called “Finest Care” has been announced by the NYPD and NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital. The program is aimed at providing mental health assistance for police officers in New York City.
NYPD, NewYork-Presbyerian Hospital offering free mental health service to police officers
The new "Finest Care" program will offer members of the NYPD free, confidential mental health care.
NYC attempting to change response to mental health issues
The city of New York is attempting to change the way we think about and respond to the mentally ill.
Recent attacks spark review of NYC’s mental health intervention programs
In the wake of brutal attacks in both Chinatown and Queens, New York City now says it will review how it uses “Kendra’s Law,” a law that gives courts the authority to order psychiatric treatment.