Seattle Public Schools to invest $14.5M in mental health, student safety
As the new school year approaches, Seattle Public Schools (SPS) is set to implement a plan for student safety and mental health support, though with nearly half the budget promised.
As the new school year approaches, Seattle Public Schools (SPS) is set to implement a plan for student safety and mental health support, though with nearly half the budget promised.
Seattle City Council votes on youth mental health services funding compromise
The promise of funding $20 million towards mental health services for Seattle students will not be fulfilled.
The promise of funding $20 million towards mental health services for Seattle students will not be fulfilled.
Sadness, hopelessness in teens may be improving, CDC finds
New data released Tuesday by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention highlighted improvements in mental health among some U.S. teens.
New data released Tuesday by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention highlighted improvements in mental health among some U.S. teens.
US surgeon general calls for tobacco-style warning label on social media platforms
Warning labels on social media platforms reminding users of its associated mental health harms for adolescents should be required, the U.S. surgeon general said.
Warning labels on social media platforms reminding users of its associated mental health harms for adolescents should be required, the U.S. surgeon general said.
How to deal with parental burnout
FOX 13 Seattle speaks with author and personal growth strategist Florence Ann Romano about parental burnout and how to overcome it.
FOX 13 Seattle speaks with author and personal growth strategist Florence Ann Romano about parental burnout and how to overcome it.
Seattle mayor announces $10M for youth mental health, safety
Mayor Bruce Harrell's new initiative directs $10 million toward youth violence prevention and expands telehealth services, aiming to enhance safety and mental health support for Seattle's youth.
Mayor Bruce Harrell's new initiative directs $10 million toward youth violence prevention and expands telehealth services, aiming to enhance safety and mental health support for Seattle's youth.
WA launches youth helpline
The helpline aims to connect young people in an easier way to a wide range of existing support services, by offering a direct line to a national crisis center 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
The helpline aims to connect young people in an easier way to a wide range of existing support services, by offering a direct line to a national crisis center 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
AG Bob Ferguson launches WA youth helpline
Washington State Attorney General Bob Ferguson is unveiling a new statewide youth helpline.
Washington State Attorney General Bob Ferguson is unveiling a new statewide youth helpline.
FDA advisers reject MDMA therapy to treat PTSD
FDA advisers raised concerns about clinical trials and questioned study data and potential safety risks of MDMA, including heart problems.
FDA advisers raised concerns about clinical trials and questioned study data and potential safety risks of MDMA, including heart problems.
ADHD diagnosed in about 1 in 9 US children, CDC says
ADHD symptoms include difficulty staying focused, excessive fidgeting, acting without thinking and difficulty with self-control.
ADHD symptoms include difficulty staying focused, excessive fidgeting, acting without thinking and difficulty with self-control.
Pink noise? Brown noise? Why white noise has colorful competition
White noise is well-known for masking sounds, but pink, brown, and other colored noises are gaining popularity for their potential benefits on sleep, concentration, and relaxation despite limited scientific research.
White noise is well-known for masking sounds, but pink, brown, and other colored noises are gaining popularity for their potential benefits on sleep, concentration, and relaxation despite limited scientific research.
Department of Health launches WA-specific 988 crisis website
The Washington State Department of Health launched a new suicide and crisis lifeline website. It's specifically designed for Washingtonians, giving more localized resources instead of the national resources from 988.
The Washington State Department of Health launched a new suicide and crisis lifeline website. It's specifically designed for Washingtonians, giving more localized resources instead of the national resources from 988.
Cat owners could be at higher risk of schizophrenia, study suggests
Snuggling with a cat seems like a loving and relaxing activity, but a new study implies that it might affect your mental health down the line.
Snuggling with a cat seems like a loving and relaxing activity, but a new study implies that it might affect your mental health down the line.
Miss USA Noelia Voigt suddenly resigns title – here’s why
Miss USA 2023 Noelia Voigt has announced that she is resigning from the title. "I realize this may come as a large shock to many," the 24-year-old wrote.
Miss USA 2023 Noelia Voigt has announced that she is resigning from the title. "I realize this may come as a large shock to many," the 24-year-old wrote.
81% of millennials say they can't afford a midlife crisis
Are millennials a generation in crisis? A majority said that type of crisis is a luxury they can’t afford.
Are millennials a generation in crisis? A majority said that type of crisis is a luxury they can’t afford.
More parents are feeling lonely, burned out, new survey says
More than half of parents who participated in the survey said they felt isolated and lonely and burned out due to their responsibilities as a parent.
More than half of parents who participated in the survey said they felt isolated and lonely and burned out due to their responsibilities as a parent.
Anxiety is the biggest concern among employees seeking mental health services
In a recent study, it was discovered that almost 25% of individuals who sought mental health treatment through their employers within the last year identified anxiety as their foremost concern.
In a recent study, it was discovered that almost 25% of individuals who sought mental health treatment through their employers within the last year identified anxiety as their foremost concern.
Teens turning to TikTok to self-diagnose mental health issues
Young people are turning to social media to research mental health conditions and are self-diagnosing themselves at an increasing rate, a new study found. Here’s what to know.
Young people are turning to social media to research mental health conditions and are self-diagnosing themselves at an increasing rate, a new study found. Here’s what to know.
Study suggests mental health issues in teen boys often go undetected
A recent pediatrics study revealed a sharp decline in antidepressant prescriptions for young men since March 2020, suggesting their mental health issues might be underreported or overlooked.
A recent pediatrics study revealed a sharp decline in antidepressant prescriptions for young men since March 2020, suggesting their mental health issues might be underreported or overlooked.
Single LSD dose provides lasting relief from anxiety, researchers find
MM120, an LSD formulation designed to treat generalized anxiety disorder, was recently granted a breakthrough therapy designation by the FDA.
MM120, an LSD formulation designed to treat generalized anxiety disorder, was recently granted a breakthrough therapy designation by the FDA.