Mental Health America Press Releases

• Published on May 31, 2024 - 12:38 GMT

  

  Guest blog: The Enduring Numbness of Depression Has a Name: What You Need to Know About Anhedonia

  by Wayne Drevets, M.D., Stronghold Leader in Neuropsychiatry, Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine This post was sponsored and developed by Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine People living with major depressive disorder (MDD) may describe …

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• Published on May 14, 2024 - 13:05 GMT

  

  The Impact of School Mental Health Services on Reducing Chronic Absenteeism

  by Healthy Schools Campaign, Mental Health America, and Attendance Works. Students who are experiencing well-being and feel engaged are much more likely to attend school and achieve academically. Recently reported declines in student mental health are …

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• Published on April 12, 2024 - 20:15 GMT

  

  Unmasking as a Late-Diagnosed Autistic Person

  As someone who wasn’t diagnosed with autism until her mid-40s, I often struggle with what it means for me to unmask. What if people don’t like who I am without masking? How even am I masking? These are just a few of the questions that someone who is a late …

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• Published on April 5, 2024 - 13:38 GMT

  

  Interview: Editor Lauri Hornik and Mental Health America show young people “Where to Start” their mental health journey in new ...

  Editor and publisher Lauri Hornik went looking for a mental health book that didn’t exist. Something that was relatable, free of the usual jargon, and could help young people with lots of questions safely navigate their mental health. Something that could …

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• Published on March 29, 2024 - 16:36 GMT

  

  Accepting my bipolar brain

  by B. Burke, MHA Public Education Content Manager My life was spinning out of control, and I barely noticed. I had just returned from a 3-mile run and was now lying face down on the floor of my bedroom. I felt completely immobile, mentally and physically. …

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• Published on March 25, 2024 - 16:59 GMT

  

  How young people on the front lines of mental health are making a difference (and what you can do to help!)

  When I think of youth in the U.S., my first thought isn’t typically of young people using their voices to advocate for mental health accessibility and systematic reform. Thanks to the members of Mental Health America’s Youth Policy Accelerator (YPA), I’ve …

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• Published on February 28, 2024 - 20:40 GMT

  

  National Eating Disorders Awareness Week: Change can start at the local level

  Content warning: Eating disorders, anorexia. If you think you may be struggling with an eating disorder and want to check your symptoms, take the eating disorder screen. National Eating Disorders Awareness (NEDA) Week plays a crucial role in raising …

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• Published on February 23, 2024 - 16:49 GMT

  

  Preventing, not perpetuating, eating disorders in the doctor’s office

  Content warning: Eating disorders, disordered eating. Imagine yourself as a 12-year-old girl – Your reflection is changing; you look different than just months ago. Your body is preparing you for puberty, but all you see is a new number on the scale. …

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• Published on February 16, 2024 - 20:50 GMT

  

  Navigating student mental health challenges and opportunities at HBCUs

  Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) stand as beacons of empowerment and academic excellence within the African American community. Beyond academics, these institutions cultivate a feeling of inclusion, cultural pride, and support from a …

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• Published on February 14, 2024 - 20:29 GMT

  

  Guest blog: How Hip Hop Therapy is reshaping mental health care

  This blog was adapted from a longer article.  Amidst a backdrop of cultural shifts and persistent mental health crises, a new form of therapy emerges, combining the raw power of Hip Hop with traditional healing practices. This innovative therapeutic …

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• Published on February 6, 2024 - 20:44 GMT

  

  5 types of love we don't talk about enough

  “Love” is one of the most difficult words to define. Human beings often think about this essential experience by narrowing their focus to love’s attributes.  Is “love” a simple feeling or a complex discipline?  Does “love” show up as grand gestures or …

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