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US suicide prevention hotline 988 sees increase in calls: reports

The new Suicide and Crisis lifeline went live six months ago and the number of calls, texts and chats that have been initiated since have poured in.

Goals for 2023: Ideas that may be easier committing to if you've already quit on your New Year's resolution

Health experts reveal their top 10 best New Year's resolutions for 2023. From implementing meditation into your life to spending time outdoors, try these simpler ideas.

New York Times journalist Blake Hounshell dead at 44

Blake Hounshell, the former Politico managing editor of politics who had recently joined The New York Times in October, died following a battle with depression.

New York Gov. Kathy Hochul plans to improve the state's mental health care system

The governor of New York announced her plans to improve the state's mental health care system. This included adding 1,000 beds for psychiatric treatment and creating housing units.

Ben Carson on how social media affects children

Former HUD Secretary and neurosurgeon Dr. Ben Carson on a Seattle school district suing social media sites claiming they are a detriment to mental health

Mexican cartels' war on Americans: Fentanyl crisis should be atop Biden's agenda at summit

The systematic murder of Americans by fentanyl is a quiet war being waged by Mexican cartels. This should be agenda item one for Biden at North American Leaders Summit.

TikTok, Meta sued by Seattle school district for allegedly wreaking mental health crisis among students

TikTok, Meta, Snap and YouTube were sued for allegedly causing a mental health crisis among Seattle public school teenagers, according to a lawsuit.

'Sweet, friendly' dog in Utah needs a home: She's 'quite the fashionista'

Theodosia, a “sweet, friendly” Weimaraner/Staffordshire terrier mix in Utah, is looking for a home in the new year. She has arthritis but takes medication and loves to play.

Mayor of West Virginia capital proposes $15 minimum wage for city workers

The mayor of Charleston, West Virginia, has proposed a $15 minimum wage for city workers. She is also looking into providing low-cost housing options for mental health professionals.

Damon Friedman: What this wounded warrior learned about recovery can guide nation that needs healing

In 2010, I returned home from the Korengal Valley in Afghanistan, one of the most dangerous places on Earth.