Americans not getting mental health care needed amid pandemic, reports suggest
The ongoing pandemic has made access to mental health services more necessary than ever, though new reports suggest Americans aren’t getting the care they need.
Researchers develop blood test that could help gauge depression, bipolar disorder
Researchers say they found a way to tell from a person’s blood how severe their depression is, the risk of developing severe depression in the future and the risk of future bipolar disorder.
Parents of virtual learners say their kids have worse mental health, less time outside, CDC survey finds
One year after the coronavirus pandemic shut down schools nationwide, a CDC survey released Thursday shows that remote learning has taken a toll on the mental and physical health of both parents and children.
‘It’s an idea whose time has come’: Spain to test out 4-day workweek
A Spanish political party’s proposal for an experimental four-day workweek was accepted by Spain’s government, which is hoping to help the country achieve a better work/life balance.
Snohomish County man ran for 24 hours to bring awareness to mental health, suicide prevention
It may sound like a long road ahead, but this 24-hour journey serves a greater mission for one Snohomish County man.
Seattle Parks and Recreation offering virtual resources to stay connected in the new year
If you’re thinking, "New Year, New Me" local resources are actually just a click away for you through the Seattle Department of Parks and Recreation.
Majority of Americans say they got the worst sleep in 2020: survey
The year 2020 has been the worst year ever for Americans’ sleep, according to new research.
Psychologist gives advice managing anxiety of elections, Daylight Savings Time and Covid-19 pandemic
If you’re feeling out of character after Election Day, don’t worry. It’s probably perfectly normal.
Health Support Team offers training to build mental health resilience
Washington State Department of Health is training healthcare providers and first responders in mental health support, and now you can have the opportunity to learn some of these skills outlined in the Health Support Team (HST) program.
As suicides rise, Army brass reassessing outreach
Staff Sgt. Jason Lowe’s was the tenth suicide the 82nd Airborne Division has endured so far this year, a number that stood at four last year. In 2018, six division paratroopers took their own lives; four did so in 2017.
Military suicides up as much as 20% amid COVID-19 pandemic
Military suicides have increased by as much as 20% this year compared to the same period in 2019, and some incidents of violent behavior have spiked.
Raising awareness on behavioral health during wildfire smoke and next phase of COVID-19
State health experts are raising awareness on behavioral health with the wildfires and the COVID-19 pandemic this year.
Poll: Americans are the unhappiest they've been in 50 years
It's been a rough year for the American psyche. Folks in the U.S. are more unhappy today than they've been in nearly 50 years.