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Over the years Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) therapy has become increasingly [More]

A recent study raises alarms about the struggles college students face showing a concerning impact on their mental health. With suicide ideation on the rise among college age adults, experts are calling for new strategies in helping students cope with stressful events. [More]

Experts tell us what farmers are doing to our food supply, and you probably have no idea. Few people know that scores of farmers douse crops with weed killer immediately prior to harvest, and not for the purpose of killing weeds. Will a landmark ruling for $289 million in August of 2018 change the minds of farmers who desiccate their crops with glyphosate? [More]

Three out of four college students are experiencing high levels of stress, and one-fifth have experienced suicidal thoughts. [More]

A new study published in the Journal of Community Psychology takes a look at the role of paraprofessionals in high-need communities. Paraprofessionals act as liaisons between community mental health programs, families and schools. Although they don’t have the same level of training as mental health workers or teachers, studies have shown that especially in immigrant and low-income communities, paraprofessionals play an important role in helping families navigate the mental health system. [More]

The death of Senator John McCain was commemorated, nationwide, for a full week. He was remembered, primarily, for his courage, while held captive in Vietnam. For 5 1/2 years, held as a prisoner, he refused special treatment. He turned down an “offer” to be released early, spent two years in isolation and carried permanent debilitating physical injuries as a result of poor medical care. [More]

The World Health Organization believes that by the year 2030, mental health will be the most significant disease worldwide. And advances in technology are one way to extend the reach to patients that need help. Recent research found that chatbots, or conversational agents, cannot express empathy to the extent a human can and people appreciate the nuances from their peers. However, there is some benefit in the act of disclosing personal information - even to a computer. [More]

Do you find that the time of year affects how well you are able to think? While studies have found this to be the case with young adults, there are few studies that look at the effects on thinking according to different seasons in older adults with and without dementia. [More]

Whether its organizing a walk, honoring a loved one's memory, or raising money for awareness, millions will remember those lost to suicide on September 10th. [More]

Researchers at the University of California Berkeley have found why people hold on to their beliefs despite overwhelming evidence to the contrary. [More]