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Socially isolated older adults have a 27% higher chance of developing dementia, according to researchers from Johns Hopkins. The findings suggest that simple interventions could be meaningful.

A college administrator says many students seeking mental health care prefer the privacy of teletherapy over an in-person appointment — even when they call in from an on-campus location.

In 2021, cannabis sales increased to $30 billion, 40% higher than the previous year. The United States is expected to make up 75% of global cannabis sales in 2026.

The effects were modest and waned over time but they occurred with a single experimental dose in people who previously had gotten little relief from standard antidepressants.

In a recent small study, the antidepressant effects of ketamine lasted longer when an intravenous dose was followed with computer games featuring smiling faces or words aimed at boosting self-esteem.

Some advocates are also concerned that 988 could incidentally increase the Baker Acting of children with autism and developmental disabilities.

Soldiers are dying by suicide at the highest level since 9/11, and while some bases are trying do more to help prevent suicide, critics say its not enough.

About 400 doctors die by suicide in the United States each year in a profession that dissuades them from speaking up about burnout or depression and seeking help. A nonprofit is trying to change the culture.

A woman wanted to remain faithful to her Baptist upbringing, but doctors' concern over her diagnosis of major depressive disorder led her to terminate an unexpected pregnancy.

The founder of a nonprofit that provides counseling to Black and Caribbean families avoids the word "mental" and prefers "emotional" health: "And emotional health is like physical health — seeking help is OK."