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Teen with life-threatening depression finally found hope. Then insurance cut her off
If you or someone you know may be considering suicide, contact the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline by calling or texting 9-8-8, or the Crisis Text Line by… -
New CDC report on autism shows children of color being diagnosed at a higher rate than white children
It’s a significant change from when autism was seen as a diagnosis for the white and wealthy, researcher says. -
Need help for loved ones with severe mental health illness? California has a plan
On a recent afternoon Diana and Lorrin Burdick share pictures and swap stories with three other parents over a lunch of chicken curry sandwiches and fruit… -
LGBTQ+ youth are less likely to feel depressed with parental support, study says
Young people who identify as LGBTQ+ were less likely to report symptoms of depression when they had general support from their parents, according to a… -
Over-prescribing mental health drugs can be deadly. Here's why
What happens when providers turn to medication first? -
Friendships at work can boost happiness. Here's how to nurture them
The pandemic had a huge impact on how we work, and our relationship with our jobs. For many people who worked remotely for months (or still do), the lost… -
Cambridge and Boston grapple with how to respond to mental health 911 calls
New pilot will send mental health clinicians with Boston EMS to emergency calls. -
Teen girls face depression and fear of sexual violence at alarming rates. Look for these signs
Mental health issues have increased since the pandemic. -
Is Worcester Polytechnic Institute’s $10 million wellness center enough?
Experts say the spa-like center is part of a growing investment in mental health on college campuses. -
What is postpartum psychosis? Psychiatrists explain pregnancy-related mental illnesses
Pregnancy can trigger depression, anxiety and, more rarely, psychosis.
