The Supreme Court denied Domineque Ray's request to have his Muslim imam in the room during his lethal injection, raising questions of religious discrimination. But his trial and death sentence were an uphill battle from the start.
New research finds kids are more likely to kill themselves if they live in states with high rates of gun ownership.
Particularly that of the country's most marginalized groups.
New CDC data suggests suicide is becoming more commonplace in America.
A new study shows that exposure to police violence is linked with negative mental-health outcomes.
After the mass shooting in Thousand Oaks, California, here's what research can tell us about the tragedy's effects on mental health.
As temperatures rise, mental health often declines, but researchers still don't know why.
A growing body of research suggests our food choices are guided by hidden biases.
With suicide rising among undiagnosed American depressives, I recognized it was time to admit I needed help.
Research shows that the trauma of sexual assault lingers for victims, and ruminating over the memory of an assault could re-traumatize survivors.
But as with so many social issues, the liberal-conservative divide has grown wider over time.
Studies have found that people who lack access to water often suffer from emotional distress.
States are struggling to both recruit and retain teachers.
The consequences of family separation will likely be lifelong. What we are seeing now is only the beginning.
Over 83 percent of employed Ohioans who were continuously enrolled in Medicaid said the program helped enable them to hold down jobs.
A new study sheds light on the relationship between above-average temperatures and rising suicide rates.
Researchers find that those who have a mental illness are more likely to be the victim of a violent crime.
New research finds when a situation gets less dangerous, we fail to perceive the positive shift.
A game-changer for gaming addiction, scientists on a short leash, and a bear-y good livestream.
There are immediate health impacts of a prolonged border detention—and those effects can last a lifetime.
Can an increase in the volume of suicide contagions potentially explain the steady rise in self-harm across all demographic sectors of society?
A disability rights organization and private lawsuits allege negligence among San Diego County staff and officials toward inmates with mental illnesses. The county says otherwise.
A common talking point among anti-abortion activists is debunked.