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May 29, 2025

New Research Offers Insights on Youth Suicide Trends

  • New research, Patients and Families, Suicide and self-harm

Two recent studies from the American Journal of Psychiatry examine trends in suicidal thoughts and suicides among youth. One study found that one in four high school students experienced suicidal ideation in the past year and that targeted screening based on behavioral risks may be missing many youth. Another study identified Black girls as having especially high rates of suicide.

May 16, 2025

New Study Highlights Everyday Actions That Support Mental Health

  • Healthy living for mental well-being, Patients and Families

We can all take many actions to support our mental health and protect against mental illness. These can include getting daily physical activity, eating healthy meals, getting sufficient restful sleep and more.

May 09, 2025

Therapy Dogs: Easing Children’s Fears in the ER

  • Children and Youth, Patients and Families

A visit to the emergency room is often fraught with pain, fear and anxiety, and it can be especially difficult for children. New research finds that having a therapy dog in the emergency department can help ease the anxiety and distress for children.

May 01, 2025

Pets and Mental Health: 2025 Social Media Toolkit

  • Healthy living for mental well-being, Patients and Families, Public awareness

We're back again with #Paws4MentalHealth! We’re celebrating the mental health impact of our cats, dogs and other furry (and not furry) friends. Join the movement and take a "paws" in your day to share how your pets positively influence your well-being. Let's make this a month to remember! #Paws4MentalHealth

May 01, 2025

Move Your Mind: How Daily Physical Activity Boosts Brain Health and Mental Well-Being

  • By Michael Bowen, M.D and Brook Choulet, M.D.
  • Healthy living for mental well-being, Patients and Families

Most people understand exercise, and more broadly physical activity, to be beneficial to health from a physical perspective. In other words, it’s good for your heart, muscles, and potentially your waistline. What is often less appreciated is the importance of exercise to several aspects of brain health. Physical activity has been shown to be helpful in a variety of neurologic and psychiatric conditions, including reduced risk of dementia, reduced feelings of anxiety and depression (in individuals with and without clinical diagnoses), improved cognitive function, and improved sleep.

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