Mental Health

Technology

Lawmakers Push Facebook To Abandon Instagram For Kids, Citing Mental Health Concerns

New reporting on Facebook's internal research into the risks of Instagram to teens is fueling pressure from Washington.

Health

Young People Are Anxious About Climate Change And Say Governments Are Failing Them

A new study shows more than half of young people say climate change makes them feel afraid, sad, anxious, angry, powerless and helpless. And government inaction in particular makes them worried.

Health

6 Tips For Coping With COVID Anxiety This Fall And Winter

It's clear the next couple of seasons won't be the "life as usual" we all hoped for. Rituals, deep breathing and reaching out to friends are just a few ways to manage anxiety when the days grow dark.

National

Kids In Illinois Will Soon Be Able To Take 5 Mental Health Days From School

Starting in January, students will be allowed to use their five mental health days without needing to provide a doctor's note for their absence.

Serious gaps in mental health care in Washington prisons, report warns

A new report is sounding the alarm about the state of mental health care in Washington prisons. It finds numerous shortcomings that increase the risk of suicide and contribute to lengthy stays in solitary confinement. The Department of Corrections acknowledges ongoing challenges, but says it's been making improvements and plans to seek additional funds from the Legislature to increase mental health staffing.

Sports

Simone Biles Now Realizes She's More Than Her Gymnastics Accomplishments

"the outpouring love & support I've received has made me realize I'm more than my accomplishments and gymnastics which I never truly believed before," Biles said in a tweet.

Health

You Don't Have To Be An Olympian To Prioritize Your Mental Health

You don't need a gold medal to justify putting your mental health first. Whether you or someone you know is struggling, NPR's Life Kit has a few ways for you to focus on your mental wellbeing.

National

Mental Health Response Teams Yield Better Outcomes Than Police In NYC, Data Shows

A New York City pilot program dispatches mental health and medical care instead of police to some 911 calls. Early data shows more people accepted help and fewer people were admitted to the hospital.