3 medical boards support action against doctors who spread COVID-19 misinformation
The Federation of State Medical Boards said in its July statement that any physicians who create and spread false information about COVID-19 are subject to suspension or having their medical licenses revoked.
The Federation of State Medical Boards said in its July statement that any physicians who create and spread false information about COVID-19 are subject to suspension or having their medical licenses revoked.
World Suicide Prevention Day 2021: How to help those who are struggling
World Suicide Prevention Day aims to bring awareness about prevention worldwide. Here’s who to help someone who may be struggling.
World Suicide Prevention Day aims to bring awareness about prevention worldwide. Here’s who to help someone who may be struggling.
Study: ‘Reappraisal’ can ease anxiety, depression amid COVID-19 pandemic
A new study suggests people can decrease negative emotions brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic if they can adapt to a new perspective.
A new study suggests people can decrease negative emotions brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic if they can adapt to a new perspective.
NYC mental health 911 response program could be expanded
A pilot program called B-HEARD began in June in parts of Harlem because data shows these areas have more emergency calls for people with mental health issues than anywhere in the city.
A pilot program called B-HEARD began in June in parts of Harlem because data shows these areas have more emergency calls for people with mental health issues than anywhere in the city.
Simone Biles wins bronze medal on beam in return to Olympics competition
Simone Biles delivered during the women's balance beam final.
Simone Biles delivered during the women's balance beam final.
'OK not to be OK': Mental health takes top role at Tokyo Olympics
Simone Biles cited mental health struggles for pulling out of Tokyo Olympics gymnastics competitions, highlighting an ongoing discussion in sports.
Simone Biles cited mental health struggles for pulling out of Tokyo Olympics gymnastics competitions, highlighting an ongoing discussion in sports.
Olympian Simone Biles joins pivotal conversation on athletes and mental health
Simone Biles withdrew from the team final at the Olympics saying that she needed to take a step back. And as the stigma surrounding mental health fades, we see more athletes — like Biles, Naomi Osaka and Michael Phelps — speaking openly about their struggles.
Simone Biles withdrew from the team final at the Olympics saying that she needed to take a step back. And as the stigma surrounding mental health fades, we see more athletes — like Biles, Naomi Osaka and Michael Phelps — speaking openly about their struggles.
New Yorkers seek stress relief and fitness in the boxing ring
A boxing gym in Westchester County that survived the pandemic closures has reopened and welcomed a whole new clientele.
A boxing gym in Westchester County that survived the pandemic closures has reopened and welcomed a whole new clientele.
2020 set record for negative emotions, according to Gallup index
In 2020, the world was sadder, angrier, more worried and more stressed than it has been in the past 15 years.
In 2020, the world was sadder, angrier, more worried and more stressed than it has been in the past 15 years.
Drug to treat postpartum depression shows promise in trial
New moms may soon have another option to address postpartum depression. A clinical trial of a new drug has yielded promising results.
New moms may soon have another option to address postpartum depression. A clinical trial of a new drug has yielded promising results.
Naomi Osaka says press conference format 'in great need of a refresh'
Naomi Osaka said the press conference format between journalists and athletes is “in great need of a refresh” in a new essay on mental health.
Naomi Osaka said the press conference format between journalists and athletes is “in great need of a refresh” in a new essay on mental health.
Is NYC's special summer program ready for kids?
Summer Rising is meant to help the children who had a particularly rough school year because of the pandemic. It also incorporates field trips, outdoor recreation, arts, and more.
Summer Rising is meant to help the children who had a particularly rough school year because of the pandemic. It also incorporates field trips, outdoor recreation, arts, and more.
Veterans, PTSD and fireworks amid July 4 weekend
For some, the typical Independence Day celebration can be triggering.
For some, the typical Independence Day celebration can be triggering.
U.S. and Canadian workers are most stressed-out in the world
Half of all American and Canadian workers said that COVID has affected them "a lot," according to a survey.
Half of all American and Canadian workers said that COVID has affected them "a lot," according to a survey.
Youth suicide attempts increased 31% amid COVID-19 pandemic, CDC says
Suicide attempts among adolescents increased 31% amid the COVID-19 pandemic and over 50% of that was among females, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Suicide attempts among adolescents increased 31% amid the COVID-19 pandemic and over 50% of that was among females, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Children are aware of race and racism, Sesame Workshop survey says
The Sesame Workshop conducted a study that showed that kids are much more aware of race and racism than we give them credit for.
The Sesame Workshop conducted a study that showed that kids are much more aware of race and racism than we give them credit for.
Grand Slam leaders vow to address players’ mental health as athletes lend support for Naomi Osaka
Athletes voiced their support following Naomi Osaka’s withdrawal from the French Open, prompting the leaders of the four Grand Slam tournaments to address players’ concerns about mental health.
Athletes voiced their support following Naomi Osaka’s withdrawal from the French Open, prompting the leaders of the four Grand Slam tournaments to address players’ concerns about mental health.
Naomi Osaka withdraws from French Open amid scrutiny over media boycott
Naomi Osaka withdrew from the French Open on Monday amid scrutiny over her decision to skip press conferences, citing mental health concerns as a reason for her decision.
Naomi Osaka withdrew from the French Open on Monday amid scrutiny over her decision to skip press conferences, citing mental health concerns as a reason for her decision.
Pandemic's mental health toll on minorities | Resources
Online networks and other groups are trying to help minorities connect with therapists who look like them.
Online networks and other groups are trying to help minorities connect with therapists who look like them.
Are we really ready to return to 'normal'?
As our various cities, states, regions, and nations start to reopen at full capacity, we don't even know what this new moment means or what it might look like in a post-pandemic era.
As our various cities, states, regions, and nations start to reopen at full capacity, we don't even know what this new moment means or what it might look like in a post-pandemic era.