Mental Health Archives

The U.S. Suicide Rate Is at Its Highest in a Half-Century

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.