Suicide Hotlines and Prevention Resources Around the World

Naomi Weinshenker M.D. on June 2, 2023 in The Doctor Is Out (and About)

As psychiatrists, we are not immune from mental health challenges. But our "lived experience" of hardship can be an immensely powerful tool to help both patients and ourselves.

Brian A. Kinnaird Ph.D. on May 30, 2023 in The Hero in You

The end of a police career marks a new chapter in the lives of police veterans. Find out how transition stress can disrupt a healthy adaptation.

Brian H. Johns M.D. on May 25, 2023 in Defying Treatment-Resistant Disorders

A mother hospitalized 16 times, a young woman subject to self-harm and suicidality, and a 50-plus man who failed to respond to antidepressants or psychotherapy.

Lindsay Weisner Psy.D. on May 22, 2023 in The Venn Diagram Life

As suicide rates continue to rise, it's easy to feel hopeless. But you can help a friend who's struggling with suicidal thoughts.

Christopher J. Ferguson Ph.D. on May 15, 2023 in Checkpoints

Mental health problems are rising on college campuses. Is the doom-and-gloom way we're teaching our kids part of the problem?

Robert J. Cramer, Ph.D. on May 9, 2023 in Through the Social Science Lens

Mass shootings keep happening. Do we actually know anything helpful that could prevent them?

Paul Dobransky M.D. on May 4, 2023 in Of Minds and Men

The Surgeon General sounds the alarm on the loneliness crisis. Four principles of friendship can help solve it.

Loren A. Olson M.D. on May 1, 2023 in Finally Out

Chronic grief disorder is characterized by an endless loop of intense longing, sorrow, and difficulty accepting a death. It becomes the focus of the life of the bereaved.

Rachel Diamond Ph.D. on April 28, 2023 in Preparing for Parenthood

Bringing awareness to maternal mental health this May is more important than ever. Maternal mortality rates are rising and mental health is the leading cause of death.

David J. Hallford D.Psych(Clinical) on April 22, 2023 in Our Wonderful, Messy Minds

Here are some reasons why people don’t often talk about suicide and what you can do to help a friend or loved one get the support they need.