GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WOOD) Grand Rapids’ police chief says law enforcement has undergone a culture shift toward better addressing the mental health of officers. September is National Suicide Prevention Month. Three former GRPD officers have died by suicide since Police Chief Eric Winstrom took over the department in March 2022. One of the officers had … Read more
WASHINGTON Rep. Adam Smith (D-Wash.) knew when he hit rock bottom. I woke up one morning in early April 2016 and seriously considered the possibility that I might never get out of bed. He opens his recent memoir, Lost and Broken, which details the six years in which crippling anxiety and chronic pain dominated his … Read more
Researchers at the University of Bristol say a study into advertising during the opening weekend of the English Premier League season shows that self-regulation is completely failing. Academics from the university’s business school assessed TV, radio and social media coverage over four days between 11 and 14 August. The study revealed that 92% of 391 … Read more
Although genetic and biomedical explanations dominate psychiatric understanding in the Global North, Nicaraguans often attribute psychosis to external factors, including trauma and long-term regional conflicts. A study published in Mental Health Magazine indicates that Nicaraguan individuals often associate the onset of psychosis with such external triggers. Although medicines were generally well received when available, many … Read more
If you’ve been discarded by a narcissist, you probably know the pain and rumination that follows a sudden breakup. But how do narcissists feel when the relationship ends? Do they experience heartbreak? It’s a complicated question, and mental health experts say the answer depends on several factors, including what type of narcissist they are, whether … Read more
A recent study published in Social Sciences and Medicine indicates that the infamous Capitol riot on January 6, 2021, led to a notable increase in mental health symptoms among the US population. In particular, Democrats appeared to be more severely affected, showing significant signs of deteriorating mental well-being. Political events often have repercussions beyond their … Read more
MITCHELL Lisa Larson will never forget the time she tried to take her own life. It was a traumatic moment that unfolded during her struggle with alcohol addiction, which she never imagined she would deal with. And it took Larson 13 years to share her story of attempting suicide with some of her closest loved … Read more
Orange County Superior Court Presiding Judge Maria Hernandez says the CARE Court will be similar to the county’s other collaborative courts, like its young adult diversion court, where compassion and science guide its decisions. April Dembosky/KQED hide caption toggle subtitle April Dembosky/KQED Orange County Superior Court Presiding Judge Maria Hernandez says the CARE Court will … Read more
Depression affects about one in five American adults, according to CDC data. Healthy habits, like getting enough sleep, were linked to a lower risk of depression in one study. The study that lifestyle choices may have a greater impact than genes in preventing depression. Loading Something is loading. Thanks for signing up! Access your favorite … Read more
One night while they were hanging out, a woman recorded what she thought would be a cool video capturing her friend’s personality. She was smiling, dancing, laughing and seemed to be enjoying the company of her friends. Any stranger would believe that the woman was one of the happiest people in the world. 12 hours … Read more