State Prison Breaks Suicide Prevention Policy On Inmate With Mental Illness
A North Carolina prison is being accused of breaking its own policies after holding an inmate with mental illness in solitary confinement for long periods of time.
Mental Health
Stay-At-Home Dads Still Struggle With Diapers, Drool, Stigma And Isolation
It's hard to find other stay-at-home dads to hang out with, and working men worry you'll hit on their stay-at-home wives. Meanwhile, bosses still expect new fathers to work full-time. What's changed?
Opening Up About Depression And Suicide Could Help Someone Else On The Brink
With suicide in the news, a writer finds the courage to share the story of her own worst night — and what got her through.
What Teens Really Say About Sex, Drugs And Sadness
A new survey of America's youth offers more than a few surprises — and raises some important red flags.
U.S. Suicide Rates Are Rising Faster Among Women Than Men
You can help prevent suicide, researchers say, by knowing the signs and reaching out. More boys and men in the U.S. take their own lives than women and girls, but that difference has narrowed.
1 In 3 Adults In The U.S. Takes Medications Linked To Depression
Depression is a possible side effect of 200 medications. Now, a new study finds people who take these drugs are, in fact, more likely to be depressed. The more drugs you take, the higher the risk.
How Hunger Pangs Can Make Nice People 'Hangry'
For someone to become "hangry," context is key. People need to be in a negative situation or subject to negative stimuli to have a hangry response.
The Perils Of Pushing Kids Too Hard, And How Parents Can Learn To Back Off
Part of a parent's job is to help kids do their best, but pushing too hard can backfire. Research shows kids in high-achieving communities are at higher risk of anxiety, depression and substance use.
CDC: U.S. Suicide Rates Have Climbed Dramatically
Guns are the most common method used for suicide, accounting for the deaths of almost half the people who kill themselves, a Centers for Disease Control and Prevention study finds.
Viral Story About Pizza Hut Break-In Leads To Discussion On Mental Health
Two months ago, the story of a low-level High Point break-in at a pizza restaurant went viral after the man who broke in called 911 claiming he was Jesus.