Most of us can discern signs of mental illness when we observe them. Mental illnesses manifest in behaviors that do not appear normal, and which can sometimes cause a risk of harm to self or others.

On Jan. 1, 2026, the Los Angeles County Departments of Mental Health (LACDMH) and Public Health will implement Senate Bill (SB) 43, the law that expands the definition of “gravely […] ...

3 ways health is defined around the world Health can be defined differently across the world, with concepts of disease, mental health and spirituality all affecting the perception of overall health ...

A recent study calculated that mental disorders topped the most costly conditions tied to health in the U.S., with total spending in 2013 reaching $201 billion. Published last month in Health Affairs, ...

Youth mental health has steadily declined in the years prior to and following the COVID-19 pandemic. Among the worst affected? Pre-teen boys and teenage girls, according to the August 2024 report, “A ...

The exploration of how social media impacts our day-to-day lives — including the dramatic effects on mental health — is perhaps just beginning to truly unfold. But particularly during this time of ...

Whether through a minor bump in your journey or a full-blown crisis, you may have struggled with your mental health in some capacity in the last few years. It can be difficult to prioritize yourself ...

To say that the past year has done a number on our collective mental health is an understatement. The coronavirus pandemic, high rates of unemployment, racial inequality and a divisive, at times ...