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As finals week approaches, students at the university are bracing for one of the most stressful periods of the semester. To help them manage their mental well-being, the Student Union Board (SUB) hosted a free “Make Your Own Mental Health Kit” event at the M-Shop in the Memorial Union on…

Thousands of lone reservists in the Israeli military, many of whom are experiencing significant psychological distress due to the ongoing conflict, have not received the mental health support they urgently need. Since the war began on October 7, only 500 of the approximately 13,000 lone soldiers in reserve service have…

In the wake of the 2024 presidential election, Peer Health Exchange, a national non-profit organization focused on youth health equity, is urging policymakers to prioritize mental health support for young people, particularly those from marginalized communities. The call comes in light of alarming data from The Trevor Project, which reported…

A new study reveals a startling connection between lead exposure from gasoline and mental health disorders, estimating that over 151 million excess cases of psychiatric conditions in the U.S. over the past 75 years can be attributed to this environmental toxin. The research, published on December 5, 2024, in the…

Austin Police Chief Lisa Davis has addressed recent comments by Michael Bullock, president of the Austin Police Association, who suggested that officers should stop responding to mental health calls. Bullock’s remarks followed the sentencing of former APD Officer Christopher Taylor, who was convicted for the fatal shooting of Mauris DeSilva.…

South Africa’s maternal health care landscape is undergoing a significant shift with the introduction of new treatment guidelines aimed at addressing the high levels of mental health issues faced by mothers and pregnant women. For the first time, maternal mental health has been formally incorporated into the country’s official perinatal…

More than 300 mental health professionals at Kaiser Permanente in San Diego have been on strike for over seven weeks, leaving patients grappling with significant delays and limited access to essential therapy services. The walkout, which began on October 21, has sparked frustration among those who rely on Kaiser for…

A new study from MIT researchers reveals a direct link between browsing negative content online and worsening mental health. The study suggests that individuals struggling with mental health are more likely to engage with distressing material online, which in turn exacerbates their symptoms, creating a harmful feedback loop. The research,…

In an effort to address the growing mental health challenges faced by police officers, Nickel Belt MPP France Gelinas has reintroduced a bill to include officers who die by suicide in the official highway memorials dedicated to fallen law enforcement officers. The bill, titled the Highway Memorials for Fallen Police…

A recent report from the Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) paints a concerning picture of mental health in Canada, showing a significant deterioration since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic. Canadians are now grappling with mental illness at rates three times higher than before the pandemic, with poverty emerging as…