Mental Health

West Virginia residents reported the most poor mental health days over the last 30 days, while South Dakota reported the fewest, according to recent data from KFF.

Cleveland Clinic and Harvard's T.H. Chan School of Public Health in Boston are trying to get more evidence-based mental health content on TikTok. 

Climate change can have a significant impact on youth mental health around the world, according to a recent report by the American Psychological Association.

U.S. senators from both sides of the aisle have worked together to form a mental health caucus, NBC News reported Oct. 16.

Premera Blue Cross Blue Shield of Alaska is implementing plans to improve access to mental healthcare for members. 

The Paso del Norte Health Foundation has awarded 10 grants totaling over $1 million focusing on mental health and well-being initiatives in the El Paso, Texas, area.

The World Health Organization published new guidance designed to shift mental healthcare to community settings. 

The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration has awarded the Hawaii State Department of Health $17 million to support emergency behavioral health services following the Maui wildfires.

ADHD, anxiety disorders and adjustment disorder accounted for most of the increases in pediatric mental health spending and utilization during the COVID-19 pandemic, a study published Oct. 3 in JAMA Health Forum found. 

Although more women are reporting high health status, mental health challenges are continuing to grow, according to a recent report from the United Health Foundation "America's Health Rankings."