Mental health breaks should be a priority during the work day, say experts
It may seem a surprise, but even a 5-minute break at work can be beneficial. Here's how.
It may seem a surprise, but even a 5-minute break at work can be beneficial. Here's how.
Homelessness, food security issues highlighted in new data from Snohomish County
A new health report from Snohomish County raises concerns about a growing homeless population, a lack of food security and an inability to connect with mental health resources.
A new health report from Snohomish County raises concerns about a growing homeless population, a lack of food security and an inability to connect with mental health resources.
Suicides and homicides among young people spiked early in pandemic, study says
Experts cited several potential reasons for the increases in suicides and homicides, including higher rates of depression, limited availability of mental health services, and the number of guns in homes.
Experts cited several potential reasons for the increases in suicides and homicides, including higher rates of depression, limited availability of mental health services, and the number of guns in homes.
Postpartum mental health
Having a baby can be a wonderful experience for families, but a lot of new moms it can bring feelings of extreme sadness. Nurse Meg joins Good Day Seattle about postpartum mental health.
Having a baby can be a wonderful experience for families, but a lot of new moms it can bring feelings of extreme sadness. Nurse Meg joins Good Day Seattle about postpartum mental health.
Surgeon general warns social media can have 'profound risk of harm' for kids
Could social media for kids be regulated next, like car seats and baby formula? The U.S. surgeon general is pushing policymakers to consider change in a new report on social media and youth mental health.
Could social media for kids be regulated next, like car seats and baby formula? The U.S. surgeon general is pushing policymakers to consider change in a new report on social media and youth mental health.
More than a quarter of Canadians think homelessness, poverty are reasons for assisted suicide
Half of respondents said those with disabilities should have access to assisted suicide
Half of respondents said those with disabilities should have access to assisted suicide
Google to add pre-written text prompts to suicide-related search results
When someone searches for suicide-related terms, they’ll see a prompt with conversation starters they can send via text in an effort to “reduce the stigma” of reaching out for help.
When someone searches for suicide-related terms, they’ll see a prompt with conversation starters they can send via text in an effort to “reduce the stigma” of reaching out for help.
'He wanted to end his life': Iowa officers rescue man about to jump off bridge
Dashcam video showed the moment to officers jumping into action to save a man who wanted to end his life.
Dashcam video showed the moment to officers jumping into action to save a man who wanted to end his life.
Heather Armstrong, mommy blogger known as Dooce, dies at 47
Armstrong’s boyfriend, Pete Ashdown, told The Associated Press that he found her Tuesday night at their Salt Lake City home.
Armstrong’s boyfriend, Pete Ashdown, told The Associated Press that he found her Tuesday night at their Salt Lake City home.
Loneliness poses risks as deadly as smoking, US surgeon general says
“(Loneliness) is like hunger or thirst. It's a feeling the body sends us when something we need for survival is missing," the U.S. surgeon general said.
“(Loneliness) is like hunger or thirst. It's a feeling the body sends us when something we need for survival is missing," the U.S. surgeon general said.
City of Maple Valley offers community training to aid in youth mental health crisis
King County Council approved a proposal to allocate $5 million in Mental Illness and Drug Dependency funds to help manage the deepening mental health crisis affecting youth, especially when it comes to self-harm.
King County Council approved a proposal to allocate $5 million in Mental Illness and Drug Dependency funds to help manage the deepening mental health crisis affecting youth, especially when it comes to self-harm.
'This could be the last straw'; Local agencies launch mental health programs for first responders
The alarm is sounding at fire departments around Western Washington—but this emergency is personal for the men and women we rely on to rescue us in times of need.
The alarm is sounding at fire departments around Western Washington—but this emergency is personal for the men and women we rely on to rescue us in times of need.
Federal judge ruling makes it so insurers don't have to cover some preventive care services
This includes screenings for cancer, diabetes and mental health
This includes screenings for cancer, diabetes and mental health
Trans flight attendant known for United commercial dies by apparent suicide
Kayleigh Scott, a flight attendant and activist, had a "way of making people feel comfortable and provided support or help to transgender people that needed it," her mom said.
Kayleigh Scott, a flight attendant and activist, had a "way of making people feel comfortable and provided support or help to transgender people that needed it," her mom said.
Mental health workers shortage has created a growing healthcare crisis
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services estimates a deficit of 10,000 mental health professionals by 2025 across the country
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services estimates a deficit of 10,000 mental health professionals by 2025 across the country
World's happiest countries for 2023 — Here's where the US ranks
The 2023 World Happiness Report found that global acts of benevolence were found to be about 25% more common in 2022 compared to before the pandemic.
The 2023 World Happiness Report found that global acts of benevolence were found to be about 25% more common in 2022 compared to before the pandemic.
Man accused of attacking flight attendant raises questions about security, mental health
A Massachusetts man accused of attacking a flight attendant and attempting to open the plane's emergency door on a cross-country flight has directed attention to passengers with mental health illnesses.
A Massachusetts man accused of attacking a flight attendant and attempting to open the plane's emergency door on a cross-country flight has directed attention to passengers with mental health illnesses.
People use emojis to mask their negative feelings, study suggests
The research team found that negative emojis were generally only used when the negative feelings were very strong.
The research team found that negative emojis were generally only used when the negative feelings were very strong.
Do you suffer from ‘bankxiety,’ ‘scamxiety’ or other modern anxieties plaguing Americans?
A recent poll found that millions of Americans suffer from modern anxieties.
A recent poll found that millions of Americans suffer from modern anxieties.
BetterHelp to pay $7.8M for sharing mental health data with Facebook, Snapchat
Online therapy platform BetterHelp will pay $7.8 million for reportedly sharing sensitive mental health info with Facebook, Snapchat and other advertisers for profit.
Online therapy platform BetterHelp will pay $7.8 million for reportedly sharing sensitive mental health info with Facebook, Snapchat and other advertisers for profit.