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NYC LGBT
fromTruthout
6 hours ago

For Decades, Trans People Have Helped Lead the Fight Against Sexual Violence

The Trump administration scapegoats immigrants and trans people for sexual violence, while marginalized communities resist through activism and personal stories.
#mental-health
Psychology
fromPsychology Today
5 hours ago

Living in Constant Crisis Mode

Focusing on distressing news can lead to anxiety and depression, but we can choose where to direct our attention for better well-being.
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
1 day ago

New Poll Reveals Growing Concern About Mental Health

Mental health is now the top health concern for 50% of U.S. respondents, reflecting a significant increase in awareness and worry.
Medicine
fromPsychology Today
5 days ago

The Health of American Surgeons, We Are Not Okay

The Pitt accurately portrays the mental health struggles faced by medical professionals, highlighting the alarming rates of physician suicide.
Psychology
fromPsychology Today
5 hours ago

Living in Constant Crisis Mode

Focusing on distressing news can lead to anxiety and depression, but we can choose where to direct our attention for better well-being.
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
6 hours ago

College Mental Health Care Is Expanding, But Is It Working?

Colleges are expanding mental health services, but many students still feel overwhelmed and unsupported despite increased awareness and resources.
California
fromSan Jose Spotlight
2 days ago

Silicon Valley mental health crisis team at risk of losing funding - San Jose Spotlight

Santa Clara County's TRUST program, a non-police mental health crisis team, faces funding challenges despite high demand and effectiveness in crisis stabilization.
Humor
fromPsychology Today
6 days ago

Welcome to the Anxiety Club

Humor and mental health intertwine in 'Anxiety Club,' showcasing comedians' struggles and promoting open conversations about anxiety.
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
1 day ago

New Poll Reveals Growing Concern About Mental Health

Mental health is now the top health concern for 50% of U.S. respondents, reflecting a significant increase in awareness and worry.
Medicine
fromPsychology Today
5 days ago

The Health of American Surgeons, We Are Not Okay

The Pitt accurately portrays the mental health struggles faced by medical professionals, highlighting the alarming rates of physician suicide.
Fundraising
fromBoston.com
12 hours ago

Fundraiser started for daughter of woman killed, allegedly by husband, at UMass Amherst

Funds are being raised to support the daughter of a woman killed by her husband, ensuring counseling and financial security for her future.
#homelessness
Canada news
fromwww.cbc.ca
13 minutes ago

Toronto seeing fewer homeless encampment, but advocates say unhoused people may be less 'visible' | CBC News

Toronto reports a decrease in homeless encampments, but advocates warn that homelessness itself is not decreasing.
Brooklyn
fromGothamist
16 hours ago

Homeless women sought shelter in NYC. They found chronic violence and dysfunction.

Violence and emergencies at Tillary Street Women's Shelter have surged, with incidents increasing by 72% since 2019.
Canada news
fromwww.cbc.ca
13 minutes ago

Toronto seeing fewer homeless encampment, but advocates say unhoused people may be less 'visible' | CBC News

Toronto reports a decrease in homeless encampments, but advocates warn that homelessness itself is not decreasing.
Brooklyn
fromGothamist
16 hours ago

Homeless women sought shelter in NYC. They found chronic violence and dysfunction.

Violence and emergencies at Tillary Street Women's Shelter have surged, with incidents increasing by 72% since 2019.
Education
fromBoston.com
13 hours ago

Anonymous tip system started in wake of Sandy Hook shooting has fielded nearly 400,000 reports

The 'Say Something' program teaches students to identify and report signs of potential violence or self-harm to prevent school shootings.
Medicine
fromThe Walrus
15 hours ago

Should Canada Extend MAID to People with Mental Illness? | The Walrus

Bill C-7 allows medical assistance in dying for those with intolerable suffering, excluding mental illness as the sole condition until 2027.
fromwww.bbc.com
1 day ago

Figures show rise in suicides after domestic abuse

Police believe improved awareness and a change in reporting practice have driven the rise in the figures. The Domestic Homicide Project found 8% of victims were aged 16 to 24 years old.
UK news
fromABC7 San Francisco
1 day ago

Rep. Ro Khanna meets with Jeffrey Epstein survivors during King Charles' Washington, D.C. visit

Khanna emphasized the importance of acknowledging the survivors, stating, 'I thought the king owed that to the survivors, given his brother's serious allegations of abuse.' He believed it would have been a significant moment to demonstrate that wealth and power do not make anyone dispensable.
US politics
#autism
SF LGBT
fromPsychology Today
1 day ago

Possibilities Unlimited: Young Adulthood and Autism

Post-secondary vocational programs help autistic young adults transition to adulthood and explore unlimited possibilities with the right support.
NYC parents
fromwww.cbc.ca
3 days ago

After autistic child's wandering from school, experts say Ontario's special education needs more support | CBC News

Inadequate support for students with disabilities can lead to dangerous situations, as seen in the case of a missing child with autism.
SF LGBT
fromPsychology Today
1 day ago

Possibilities Unlimited: Young Adulthood and Autism

Post-secondary vocational programs help autistic young adults transition to adulthood and explore unlimited possibilities with the right support.
NYC parents
fromwww.cbc.ca
3 days ago

After autistic child's wandering from school, experts say Ontario's special education needs more support | CBC News

Inadequate support for students with disabilities can lead to dangerous situations, as seen in the case of a missing child with autism.
US news
fromwww.npr.org
1 day ago

Natural disasters can cause another crisis for those recovering from opioid addiction

Hurricane Helene highlighted the need for improved access to substance use medications during natural disasters to prevent opioid relapse and overdose.
Healthcare
fromSecuritymagazine
2 days ago

Why De-Escalation Must Be Part of a Layered Safety Strategy in Healthcare

Healthcare security leaders must proactively manage potential incidents through layered safety strategies and effective training to enhance staff confidence and care delivery.
Pets
fromIndependent
1 day ago

I say 'I can't do this anymore' 10 times a day, and then the phone rings - meet the reluctant animal rescuer fighting to keep her sanctuary open

Catriona Lowry's sanctuary cares for 150 unwanted animals but struggles to survive.
Mindfulness
fromPsychology Today
2 days ago

The Invisible Gifts We Receive

Psychological gifts, such as relatedness and autonomy, are often more meaningful than material gifts in enhancing our sense of aliveness.
NYC parents
fromSlate Magazine
2 days ago

The Stories of ICE's Brutal Treatment of Children Are Piling Up. The Effects Are Devastating.

Trump's immigration policies are causing significant harm to children and communities, leading to increased adversarial relationships with law enforcement.
SF parents
fromwww.bbc.com
2 days ago

Vigil for student was a show of love, parents say

Finbar Sullivan's parents want his legacy to embody love, compassion, and understanding following his tragic death.
fromPsychology Today
2 days ago

American Psychological Association's Actions Speak Louder Than Its Apology

CEMRRAT was established in 1994 after the APA designated ethnic minority education as a priority, with the goal of improving the recruitment and retention of ethnic minorities and addressing systemic barriers to their participation in psychology.
Social justice
Remote teams
fromPsychology Today
3 days ago

From Crisis to Continuity: The Human Impact of Workplace Disruption

Organizations must shift from 'if' to 'when' regarding crisis preparedness, focusing on human impact and corporate culture for resilient recovery.
LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
5 days ago

A coordinated political effort is trying to erase LGBTQ+ youth. Here's what they say they need. - LGBTQ Nation

LGBTQ+ youth are often overlooked in discussions about their experiences, prompting a rebranding to Glisten to better represent and support them.
fromFast Company
13 hours ago

MacKenzie Scott says we underestimate the impact of small acts of kindness. Science agrees

"It's easy to focus on the methods of civic participation that make news, and hard to imagine the importance of the things we do each day with our own minds and hearts."
Fundraising
Los Angeles
fromLos Angeles Times
6 days ago

Santa Monica nonprofit director found dead alongside wife; police investigate murder-suicide

A prominent Santa Monica figure, Jeremy Ferguson, and his wife, Mandy Zelinka, were found dead in an incident being investigated as a possible murder-suicide.
fromState of the Planet
6 days ago

Why Climate Work Is Community Work

"The responders weren't just FEMA, it was people taking up direct collections for food, for clothing; it was a community response."
Online Community Development
London politics
fromwww.bbc.com
6 days ago

'Toxic culture' at NHS trust left staff suicidal

Allegations of workplace bullying and harassment at Portsmouth Hospitals University Trust have led to severe mental health issues for staff members.
UK news
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 days ago

Call for UK gambling reform after generous and caring' woman takes her own life

Ellen Mulvey's family calls for gambling industry reform after her secret addiction led to her tragic death.
Canada news
fromwww.cbc.ca
1 day ago

Toronto woman who wants to die says federal MAID committee isn't listening | CBC News

Canadian legislation currently excludes individuals with mental illnesses from medical assistance in dying, but changes are anticipated next year.
Medicine
fromBuzzFeed
3 days ago

I'm A Death Doula. Here's What I've Learned About The End Of Life.

Being a death doula provides profound insights into life and mortality, inspiring a deeper appreciation for each moment.
Social justice
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 days ago

We aren't scared any more': #MeToo's lessons give Epstein survivors strength to speak out

Survivors of Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell demand transparency and accountability, marking a significant moment for the #MeToo movement.
#domestic-violence
SF parents
fromSlate Magazine
4 days ago

This Month's Twin Tragedies in Louisiana and Virginia Could Have Been Prevented

Domestic violence is a predictable pattern that institutions fail to address, leading to catastrophic consequences for women and children.
Mental health
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 days ago

First teenage suicide linked to domestic abuse recorded in England and Wales

Teenage suicides linked to domestic violence are rising, with violent pornography and toxic influencers contributing to the issue.
SF parents
fromSlate Magazine
4 days ago

This Month's Twin Tragedies in Louisiana and Virginia Could Have Been Prevented

Domestic violence is a predictable pattern that institutions fail to address, leading to catastrophic consequences for women and children.
Mental health
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 days ago

First teenage suicide linked to domestic abuse recorded in England and Wales

Teenage suicides linked to domestic violence are rising, with violent pornography and toxic influencers contributing to the issue.
Fundraising
fromFast Company
1 day ago

Why people should work together for a cure

Swing for the Cure is a meaningful community event supporting cancer research, inspired by personal loss and resilience, uniting individuals with shared experiences.
Psychology
fromPsychology Today
3 days ago

Emotional Dynamics: Understanding the Hidden Impact

Emotional dynamics influence importance, conflict avoidance, and perception, with negative emotions having a stronger impact on meaning and survival.
#trauma
SF parents
fromKqed
5 days ago

A Los Angeles Woman Was Lost. An Ambitious Mental Health Program Gave Her a Sense of Purpose | KQED

Poon's life was marked by trauma, homelessness, and mental illness after losing her daughter to the foster care system.
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
1 week ago

Sexual Assault Survivors Are Not Responsible for Their Own Suffering

The effects of trauma from sexual abuse in adolescence are long-lasting and profoundly alter development.
SF parents
fromKqed
5 days ago

A Los Angeles Woman Was Lost. An Ambitious Mental Health Program Gave Her a Sense of Purpose | KQED

Poon's life was marked by trauma, homelessness, and mental illness after losing her daughter to the foster care system.
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
1 week ago

Sexual Assault Survivors Are Not Responsible for Their Own Suffering

The effects of trauma from sexual abuse in adolescence are long-lasting and profoundly alter development.
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
2 days ago

Why Caregivers Are More Vulnerable to Doomscrolling

Caregivers are particularly vulnerable to doomscrolling due to their heightened sense of responsibility and emotional fatigue.
Social justice
fromKqed
6 days ago

Amid ICE Fears, Mental Health Workers Report Drop in Immigrants Seeking Treatment | KQED

Increased immigration enforcement has led to a decline in mental health support access among immigrant families in the Bay Area.
Psychology
fromSilicon Canals
3 days ago

The people who never ask follow-up questions about their friends' lives aren't disinterested. They're often so used to managing their own internal noise that taking on someone else's details feels like adding weight to a system already running at capacity - Silicon Canals

Conversations often avoid deeper topics due to cognitive load and emotional capacity, leading to surface-level exchanges.
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
2 days ago

Beyond Crisis Mode: Positive Youth Development Aids Teens

Youth mental health crisis is escalating, with nearly 1 in 5 adolescents experiencing major depression, prompting a shift towards positive youth development frameworks.
Education
fromPsychology Today
2 weeks ago

Using Human Kindness as a Shield Against School Violence

Billions are wasted on ineffective security measures for schools instead of investing in mental health resources and social support systems.
fromPsychology Today
3 weeks ago

Why We Distinguish Suicide Clusters From Pacts

On February 1, 2026, a man associated with Ivaylo Kalushev received a message from him: 'Goodbye, friend, we are very tired and have no more strength.' The next day, police found the bodies of three middle-aged men at Kalushev's burnt lodge in western Bulgaria.
Russo-Ukrainian War
fromLGBTQ Nation
3 weeks ago

Classmates subjected a young teen to "relentless" homophobic bullying. Then tragedy struck. - LGBTQ Nation

Leyton's mother stated, 'None of the boys in that school accepted him. They told him they would never accept him for the way he spoke. He was a sassy speaker, more feminine - not the 'hard boy' type. This wasn't going on for just a little while.'
LGBT
Psychology
fromSilicon Canals
6 days ago

Not everyone who says they're fine is lying. Some people genuinely cannot locate the word for what they're feeling because nobody ever sat with them long enough to help them name it, and fine became the only vocabulary they trust - Silicon Canals

Many people struggle to articulate their emotions, often responding with 'fine' due to a condition called alexithymia, which affects emotional vocabulary.
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
3 days ago

How to Protect Teens' Mental Health for Life

Teen brain development significantly influences lifelong mental health, and structured parenting can support healthy reward systems and social development.
Mindfulness
fromMindful
4 weeks ago

Being Courageous About Change: Mindful Guidance on the Proactive Pivot

Proactive pivoting involves making changes before they are necessary, requiring courage and strength to overcome resistance to change.
#suicide-prevention
Mental health
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 days ago

Suicide-related callouts to fire services triple in England in a decade

Suicide-related callouts to fire services in England have tripled in the last decade, prompting calls for mandatory training for firefighters.
Mental health
fromFortune
5 days ago

Young adult suicide rate down 11% over 2.5 years of new 988 mental health crisis hotline | Fortune

The 988 mental health crisis hotline has contributed to a significant reduction in suicide deaths among U.S. teens and young adults.
SF parents
fromPadailypost
1 month ago

Expert says people should talk openly about suicides, not hide them

Suicide prevention requires comprehensive community engagement including schools, medical professionals, and families teaching students to recognize warning signs in peers.
fromIndependent
2 months ago
Mental health

Meet the Limerick researchers reframing the conversation about suicide and empowering communities

Mental health
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 days ago

Suicide-related callouts to fire services triple in England in a decade

Suicide-related callouts to fire services in England have tripled in the last decade, prompting calls for mandatory training for firefighters.
Mental health
fromFortune
5 days ago

Young adult suicide rate down 11% over 2.5 years of new 988 mental health crisis hotline | Fortune

The 988 mental health crisis hotline has contributed to a significant reduction in suicide deaths among U.S. teens and young adults.
SF parents
fromPadailypost
1 month ago

Expert says people should talk openly about suicides, not hide them

Suicide prevention requires comprehensive community engagement including schools, medical professionals, and families teaching students to recognize warning signs in peers.
fromIndependent
2 months ago
Mental health

Meet the Limerick researchers reframing the conversation about suicide and empowering communities

Mental health
fromFast Company
5 days ago

LLMs don't get mental health right. We need a two-pronged approach to fix them

LLM-powered chatbots can inadvertently enable suicide and self-harm ideation, necessitating a clinically informed approach to user interactions.
Mental health
fromInc
5 days ago

Workplace Stress and Bullying Are Linked to 840,000 Deaths a Year, New Study Finds

Psychosocial workplace factors are responsible for over 840,000 premature employee deaths annually due to stress-related disorders.
Mental health
fromFortune
6 days ago

Climate activists realize that it's a bad look to be an 'eco-pooper,' embrace joy for a change | Fortune

Activists are using joy and community to combat climate change instead of focusing on sacrifice and doom.
Mental health
fromSilicon Canals
5 days ago

The hardest thing about healing isn't the work itself. It's the quiet grief of realizing how many years you spent believing the problem was you, when the actual problem was an environment that needed you to believe that in order to keep functioning - Silicon Canals

Family systems may require a child to remain unwell for their own functionality, leading to grief and loss when the child realizes their true self.
Mental health
fromScary Mommy
6 days ago

What I Wish Someone Had Told Me When I Had Postpartum Depression

Postpartum depression can persist long after childbirth and is not solely linked to feelings about motherhood.
Video games
fromEngadget
2 months ago

The Stop Killing Games campaign will set up NGOs in the EU and US

Stop Killing Games is forming EU and US NGOs to legally challenge publishers delisting and seek codification of consumer protections, including reporting and watchdog mechanisms.
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
2 weeks ago

The Secret Advantage of Not Doing It Alone

Social support enhances performance, reduces stress, increases well-being, and can be experienced through imagination and helping behaviors.
fromEast Bay Express | Oakland, Berkeley & Alameda
2 months ago

Freedom From Fear, pt. 3: What we can do here and now

"Freedom from fear" was the fourth of four freedoms defining democracy President Franklin D. Roosevelt framed in his rally cry to fight fascist conquest from without. It is openly debated whether America is now fighting a fascist takeover from within. It may be debated, but only because the would-be dictators of the world will always disguise their plays for power in the mock forms of democratic legality-by declaring a fake emergency, attacking political rivals through trumped-up legal charges or holding rigged elections.
US politics
Social justice
fromTruthout
1 month ago

By Organizing Acts of Public Grief, We Build the Courage to Keep Fighting

Authoritarian regimes use fear and violence to enforce compliance, but sustained public dissent and collective grieving strengthen resistance to oppression.
LGBT
fromPadailypost
2 months ago

Suicide victim's family posts remembrance of daughter who wanted to bring people together

A 17-year-old transgender girl, Summer Devi Mehta, died by suicide after being hit by a Caltrain; her family is fundraising for the Trevor Project.
US politics
fromPsychology Today
2 months ago

Protesting Can Be Good For You

Participating in political protests builds social connection, reduces stress through collective effervescence, and strengthens community allyship against state aggression toward vulnerable groups.
fromPinkNews | Latest lesbian, gay, bi and trans news | LGBTQ+ news
2 months ago

Tragic new data shows one in six children who die by suicide is LGBTQ+

New data has shown that one in six children that died by suicide in England between April 2019 and March 2025 were part of the LGBTQ+ community. Out of the 647 children that died by suicide during that time period, 107 were LGBTQ+ and 46 were transgender. The figures were obtained by QueerAF via a Freedom of Information request to the National Child Mortality Database.
LGBT
Mindfulness
fromPsychology Today
2 months ago

Fight the Power, One Breath at a Time

Chronic stress narrows focus, drives short-term coping, and platforms that profit from outrage amplify stress to increase consumption and fear-based behavior.
US politics
fromThe Nation
2 months ago

Meet the Young Organizers Survival Corps

Young people face severe economic, political, and climate crises and must organize intergenerationally to resist rising authoritarianism and survive precarious futures.
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
4 weeks ago

Caring for the Part of You That Wants to Die

Suicide ideation affects 15.6% of U.S. adults, with significant risk factors including mental disorders, trauma, and social circumstances.
Mental health
fromSFGATE
2 months ago

California mental health advocate killed by her husband, officials say

Celinda Jane Gonzales, a Yurok mental health advocate and suicide-prevention worker, was killed in an apparent murder-suicide by her husband in Humboldt County.
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
2 months ago

The Transformative Power of Speaking Out

Overpopulation, cultural erosion, and escalating violence have generated pervasive fear and trauma among the Raizal people on San Andrés Island.
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
2 months ago

Supporting Youth at Risk With Empathic Intervision

Empathic intervision in youth support groups cultivates integrative empathy, building resilience, belonging, and agency through structured dialogue, deep listening, and practical empathic skills.
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
2 months ago

A Better Way to Respond to Mental Health Crises

Most mental health crises do not justify deadly force; specialized mental-health crisis teams reduce violence and produce safer, better outcomes.
fromInside Higher Ed | Higher Education News, Events and Jobs
1 month ago

Youth Suicide Rates Decline, Risks Remain

The number of suicides per 100,000 young people ages 10 to 24 declined by nearly 12 percent, from 11 to 9.7, between 2021 and 2024. The decrease was driven largely by reductions among young men, whose suicide levels fell by nearly 15 percent, while suicides among young women declined by about 2 percent.
Mental health
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