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'Safe storage' helps keep suicidal gun owners from using their weapons
Gun owners in psychiatric crisis can lower their risk of suicide by temporarily storing their guns at a gun store or with family or friends. But "safe storage" is easier in theory than practice. -
At Camp Erin, grieving kids don't move on. They move through
In addition to traditional camp activities, campers learn new ways to navigate the pain that comes with losing a loved one. -
Budget veto creates questions around future of Mass. youth suicide helpline
Around 1,700 people have messaged the Hey Sam text service for help since it launched last year. -
A mom owed nearly $102,000 for her son's stay in a state mental health hospital
Bridget Narsh's son, Mason, needed urgent help in January 2020, so she was offered the chance to send him to Central Regional Hospital, a state-run mental… -
Shortage of perinatal healthcare workers hurting underrepresented communities
The Moms Matter Act would help expand post-pregnancy care. -
A step-by-step guide to finding a therapist
Sometimes when we need it the most, therapy can feel out of reach. Tracking down a provider with availability who you like and can also afford is no easy… -
A mother's understanding of her son is transformed with a single phone call
This story is part of the My Unsung Hero series, from the Hidden Brain team, about people whose kindness left a lasting impression on someone… -
How Calmer Choice teaches mindfulness in elementary schools
The Cape Cod-based program is aimed at building resilience and fostering compassion. -
Local advocates share their stories of hope and healing for Mental Health Awareness Month
Healing can be a long process, they said. -
Farmers are helping one another manage stress and mental health
A new Massachusetts program trains farmers to spot signs of distress.
