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National PTSD crisis kills far too many. It can no longer be ignored

PTSD Awareness Month is a reminder that many veterans, first responders and more struggle with anxiety, depression and broken homes inthe wake of far too many suicides.

Presidential chef and Army veteran partners with USAA to bring greater awareness about veteran suicide

Army veteran Andre Rush is spreading PTSD awareness and partnering with USAA for an initiative to combat veteran suicide. Fox News Digital spoke to the former presidential chef.

Advocates claim these meth pipe valentines are helping drug users

Critics say billboards encouraging safe drug use and holiday cards with smoking pipes send a "terribly wrong message." But harm reduction advocates say they save lives.

Mass shooter thought he deserved a parade after killing 11 in antisemitic attack, according to psychologist

Robert Bowers, the man who killed 11 people at a Pittsburgh synagogue, thought he deserved a parade and medals following his crimes, according to a psychologist's testimony.

Suspect in deadly home invasion blogged downfall from USC grad to mental blackouts

Christopher Ferguson, the suspect in the Newton, Massachusetts, triple-murder home invasion, wrote a blog post in 2020 about his struggles with bipolar disorder.

Pete Davidson enters rehab: 'SNL' star’s therapy pursuit echoes comedians Chevy Chase and Chris Farley

Pete Davidson reportedly entered rehab after struggling with "borderline personality disorder and PTSD." Fellow "Saturday Night Live" stars have also sought help for mental and physical health.

Hospitals in this state are no longer required to report all substance-exposed babies

Washington hospitals no longer have to report all drug-exposed babies to protective services in an effort to reduce stigma against addiction and improve newborn care.

Gender dysphoria growing among younger adults amid ‘increasing acceptance,’ study finds

People are receiving diagnoses of gender dysphoria at younger ages, a study from the Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine found. Two mental health experts shared insights.

City of Los Angeles homeless population increased by 10% despite millions spent to address issue, figures show

Los Angeles and Los Angeles County saw increases in homelessness, according to figures released Thursday as leaders grapple with how to address the matter.

Family seeks investigation after Virginia man dies of asphyxiation at psychiatric hospital

In March, Virginia man Irvo Otieno died of asphyxiation as he was admitted to a mental hospital. Otieno’s relatives are now seeking to open a criminal investigation.