Loneliness poses risks as deadly as smoking, US surgeon general says

“(Loneliness) is like hunger or thirst. It's a feeling the body sends us when something we need for survival is missing," the U.S. surgeon general said.

US Navy deploys more chaplains for suicide prevention

Growing mental health distress in the ranks carries such grave implications that the U.S. chief of naval operations, Adm. Michael Gilday, answered “suicides” when asked what in the security environment kept him up at night.

Trans flight attendant known for United commercial dies by apparent suicide

Kayleigh Scott, a flight attendant and activist, had a "way of making people feel comfortable and provided support or help to transgender people that needed it," her mom said.

Mental health workers shortage has created a growing healthcare crisis

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services estimates a deficit of 10,000 mental health professionals by 2025 across the country

World's happiest countries for 2023 — Here's where the US ranks

The 2023 World Happiness Report found that global acts of benevolence were found to be about 25% more common in 2022 compared to before the pandemic.

Man accused of attacking flight attendant raises questions about security, mental health

A Massachusetts man accused of attacking a flight attendant and attempting to open the plane's emergency door on a cross-country flight has directed attention to passengers with mental health illnesses.

BetterHelp to pay $7.8M for sharing mental health data with Facebook, Snapchat

Online therapy platform BetterHelp will pay $7.8 million for reportedly sharing sensitive mental health info with Facebook, Snapchat and other advertisers for profit.

American teens' mental health crisis: What's driving this?

A recent CDC report highlights what mental health experts have been ringing the alarm over: Teens, and specifically girls, are suffering.

What's driving the worsening mental health in teens?
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Aja Chavez, executive director of adolescent services at AMFM Healthcare in Southern California, spoke to FOX Television Stations about the 2023 CDC report that showed a dire look at the state of teens' mental health in America.

Sen. John Fetterman's case highlights common stroke, depression link

Pennsylvania Democratic Senator John Fetterman is seeking treatment for severe depression months after having a stroke. Fetterman last year had the most common kind of stroke, caused by clots that block a blood vessel to the brain.

US veterans in suicidal crisis now eligible for free emergency care at any facility

Veterans do not need to be enrolled in the VA system for the new policy, which includes inpatient care for up to 30 days and outpatient care for up to 90 days.

Calls, texts and chats pouring into new 988 mental health helpline

The 988 mental health helpline has quickly expanded its reach in the six months since it launched — with over 2 million calls, texts and chat messages pouring in.

Study: Children who habitually check social media may experience major brain changes

Researchers said habitual social media checking in teens is impacting their brain development at a time when they're already going through "significant structural and functional reorganization."