Mental Health NewsFeed

May 21, 2025

Veterans Share Stories, Heal Through Film in the West

A film program is touring Montana, Wyoming, and Colorado, where it's addressing high rates of veteran suicide through personal stories of PTSD, homelessness, substance use, and suicidal struggles, transforming participants' experiences into short films over three emotionally charged days.

https://www.kpax.com/news/montana-news/veterans-find-healing-and-connection-through-montana-weekend-film-workshop

May 21, 2025

Ashley Tisdale Opens Up About PPD and Motherhood

Ashley Tisdale shared her thoughts on motherhood in an interview, stating that welcoming her second child is a chance to experience it again after feeling "robbed" of her first due to postpartum depression (PPD). Justin Bieber's representative declined to comment on the matter.

https://www.insider.com/hailey-bieber-bouncing-back-after-baby-myth-pregnancy-postpartum-motherhood-2025-5

May 21, 2025

Bodybuilders' Hidden Dangers of Steroid Abuse Revealed

A new study has highlighted the dangers of anabolic-androgenic steroids, commonly used by bodybuilders to enhance image and performance. The use of these steroids can lead to severe side effects, including acne, kidney failure, high cholesterol, and even stroke. Researchers found that a significant number of fatalities among bodybuilders were classified as "sudden traumatic deaths", including car crashes, suicides, murders, and overdoses. Dr. Vecchiato emphasized the need for greater mental health awareness and support within the bodybuilding community to address this growing concern.

https://www.dailymail.co.uk/health/article-14731677/bodybuilders-high-risk-sudden-cardiac-death.html

May 21, 2025

Connecticut Lawmaker Calls Phones 'Cancer on Kids'

Connecticut state Rep. Jennifer Leeper has criticized phones, calling them "a cancer on our kids" that negatively impact social-emotional well-being and learning. Her sentiments are shared by Republican Rep. Scott Hilton, who recently witnessed a similar bill banning phones in grades K-8 pass in Georgia.

https://apnews.com/article/cellphones-phones-school-ban-states-c6a54feb9d2661e04989b7cdd5b2821b

May 21, 2025

Cox Demands More Action on AFL Mental Health

Sydney coach Dean Cox has called for more action to address mental health issues within the AFL, following the sudden death of his former teammate Adam Selwood at 41. Cox, who played with Selwood on West Coast's 2006 grand-final winning side, believes that while progress has been made in mental health awareness and support, more needs to be done to encourage men to speak up about their struggles.

https://www.smh.com.au/sport/afl/that-has-to-happen-cox-calls-for-more-mental-health-action-in-afl-after-selwood-s-passing-20250521-p5m0zt.html

May 21, 2025

Distrust Linked to Lower Life Satisfaction Rates

A study found that individuals who distrust others are less likely to help their neighbors and friends, and are also less satisfied with their lives. This decline in trust affects everyone, regardless of personal relationships or social connections.

https://www.deseret.com/faith/2025/05/20/pew-data-public-trust/

May 21, 2025

Haya Malik's Couples Therapy for Hidden Discomfort

The article suggests that a person's success may be highlighting unfulfilled or stagnant aspects in their partner's life, leading to discomfort. It recommends couples therapy as a neutral space for both partners to unpack feelings, rebuild trust, and learn tools to understand each other better. Haya Malik, a psychotherapist, emphasizes the importance of approaching this with empathy, assertiveness, and clarity, allowing both individuals to grow from the experience.

https://www.geo.tv/latest/605478-my-professional-success-seems-to-trigger-my-husbands-insecurities-what-should-i-do

May 21, 2025

JCMG Workers Launch 'Little Fits' Stress Relief Campaign

In Jefferson City, Missouri, a group of JCMG workers organized a "Little Fits" campaign to help relieve stress, as part of National Mental Health Awareness Month. The event aimed to normalize conversations around mental health, with over 993,000 adults in Missouri having a mental health condition, more than three times the population of St. Louis, according to the National Alliance on Mental Illness.

https://krcgtv.com/news/local/jcmg-workers-advocate-for-mental-health-awareness-during-community-connection-event

May 21, 2025

Leaders Prioritize Party Over Nation's Best Interests

The article criticizes leaders for prioritizing personal or party interests over national welfare, highlighting the negative impact on public trust, economic growth, social harmony, and national security.

https://www.thenews.com.pk/print/1313577-restore-stability