mental health

EarnUp co-founder Matthew Cooper resigned as CEO due to his struggles with mental health. Here’s how he got himself to a place where he’s doing “really well.”

About 40% of all police calls in New London are related to mental health issues, according to the city’s director of human services.

The city of New London is looking to handle emergency calls around mental health disorders in a more holistic way that might not automatically involve a police response.

Suicide is now the second leading cause of death in America among black youth ages 10-17.

Like many Americans, Kristen Bell found herself glued to the TV as the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic began to unfold in 2020.

Roberta Garceau from MyYogaJoy.com shared ways to relax.

President Joe Biden announced that he has nominated Dr. Miriam Delphin-Rittmon as the assistant secretary for mental health and substance use. Delphin-Rittmon currently serves as the commissioner of the Connecticut Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services. In her new position, she will lead the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), according to Governor Ned Lamont. Delphin-Rittmon is…

A day after Derek Chauvin was convicted for the murder of George Floyd, mental health and diversity experts are helping people process all of the emotions while also working to bring forth change. Dr. Maysa Akbar is the Chief Diversity Officer at the American Psychological Association and a clinical psychologist who described to NBC Connecticut how people were feeling once…

A day after Derek Chauvin was convicted for the murder of George Floyd, mental health and diversity experts are helping people process all of the emotions while also working to bring forth change.

We may experience anxiety returning to normal life coming out of the pandemic, though we may not notice the feeling right away or even expect it. It’s going to be a big change, says mental health counselor Todd Baratz. “This is like, moving to another country big change.” Setting boundaries in your social life can help.

Paris Hilton returned to Salt Lake City for a ceremonial bill signing for a law that regulates treatment centers for troubled teens in Utah.

Dr. Roseann Capanna-Hodge, Psychologist & Integrative Mental Health Expert, shares tips.

Chantel Calloway, Founder of Rhyme Antics, shares tips.

Dr. Ebony Butler created My Therapy Cards, which encourage assessing one’s emotions, writing in a journal and many other ways of examining the self and bettering mental health. The cards can be used on your own, in a group of friends, or along with a therapist. Butler says the cards can help people who don’t have access to mental health...

The pandemic led us away from people, with more working at home and fewer social gatherings. Along with other stressors, the nation saw a spike in alcohol and drug consumption. Psychologist and counselor Kevin Gilliland tells LX News about building good habits and keeping up our mental health.

Research suggests that many girls’ self-confidence takes a nose dive as early as age eight. Here are tips on how to build it up.

It’s become all too familiar these days: the dreaded video meeting. You log in to what feels like your hundredth Zoom meeting of the day. You do the obligatory greeting and wave. And then you mute your mic. Then, no matter how hard you try to pay attention to whatever your boss is presenting, your eyes will not cooperate and...

You might know Alyson Stoner for her childhood roles in Missy Elliott music videos or the ‘Step Up’ film series. Now she’s started the platform Movement Genius and is teaching classes to boost mental health through affirmations and movement.

More than a year into a pandemic prioritizing your own wellness may feel like an impossible task. Data from a Kaiser Family Foundation poll showed about 4 in 10 adults report symptoms of anxiety or depression. It’s the new normal.

If you’ve caught yourself staring at your own image during a Zoom meeting you’re not alone. It’s just one reason Zoom is stressing us all out.

You may feel deep in a rut, but your brain in more malleable than you think. And it is possible to change your brain to achieve more happiness. NBCLX takes a closer look at what psychology researchers are saying about the links between our habits and behavior and our mental well-being.