Mental Health
Few Black men become school psychologists. Here's why that matters
Psychologists play a critical role in K-12 schools, but there's a clear mismatch between the demographics of school psychologists and the student populations they serve.
Minority Mental Health workshop highlights need for BIPOC representation in therapy
Greensboro-area licensed therapist Nicole Osborne led a minority mental health workshop in a black t-shirt with the phrase, “In my feelings.”
Losing a parent can derail teens' lives. A high school grief club aims to help
After finding she had ten bereaved kids in her class, one Florida teacher created a teen grief group. It's a place where kids can support each other and feel they're not alone.
What women truckers can tell us about living and working alone
American long-haul truckers share wisdom from the road on living where you work
Why Colorado's inventive plan to create an emergency mental health care system failed
Ten years ago when 12 people died in the movie theater shooting in Aurora, Colo., leaders promised mental health system reforms. But established providers fought to maintain the status quo.
How to protect your privacy when using mental health care apps
Some online therapy companies are facing scrutiny for how they handle user data. Experts weigh in on what patients can do to keep their data safer when using these types of services.
Calling 988 in the U.S. will now get you help for a mental health crisis
The U.S. has a new mental health crisis line - 988. It's intended to replace the national suicide hotline, but funding issues could mean it takes a while for the line to be up-to-speed.
NC ready for launch of new national suicide and crisis lifeline
A new national suicide prevention lifeline will launch on Saturday. State health officials are making preparations to help meet the needs of North Carolinians.