Mental Health Support
Coverage of Mental Health Support in the Nexus archive.
- Students in Need More Likely to Miss Mental Health Support
A new analysis by Trellis Strategies found that financially vulnerable students face greater mental health challenges but also report being less aware of available campus supports.
- Sponsored: Beyond books: Bringing mental health support into the classroom
The article discusses integrating mental health support into classrooms to reduce barriers for students seeking help. It emphasizes that embedding support into daily routines makes assistance more accessible.
- The chatbot will see you now
More people are using AI chatbots for mental health support due to therapist shortages, but experts raise concerns about this trend.
- Malawi: Hundreds of People Still Stranded Outside Malawian Consulate
Hundreds of people remain stranded outside the Malawian Consulate, and a psychologist from the MSF team has identified individuals in need of mental health support due to trauma.
- Candidate Q&A: State House District 45 – Kalehua Kaʻōpua
Kalehua Kaʻōpua, a candidate for State House District 45, pledges to advocate for permanently affordable housing in community trust, union jobs with prevailing wages, and accessible mental health support.
- Rwanda: Experts Urge Detention Reforms to Protect Women, Children
Human rights experts warn that women and children in detention across Africa face risks such as inadequate reproductive healthcare, poor mental health support, separation from their children, and exposure to abuse. These issues arise in systems primarily designed to meet the needs of men.
- 1 in 3 psychologists say their patients use AI as a second therapist
One-third of psychologists report patients using AI as a second therapist. Experts argue AI's design is 'antithetical' to mental health care despite growing reliance on it for support.
- Federal funding supports summer youth programs across East Baton Rouge
The City of Baton Rouge has allocated $413,668.20 in federal grant funds to support summer youth programs in East Baton Rouge Parish. These programs focus on literacy, leadership development, workforce readiness, mental health support, violence prevention, recreation, mentorship, family engagement, and public safety.
- New research raises concerns over teens using AI for mental health support
A new study reveals that 20% of U.S. teens aged 12-21 use AI chatbots for mental health advice, with 92% finding it somewhat or very helpful. Dr. William Leever warns that AI chatbots may replace real human support and advocates for parental guidance through 'co-prompting' and setting boundaries. A Common Sense Media survey also found nearly half of children lack conversations with parents about AI safety.
- UK’s ‘anxious generation’ of young people struggling to adapt to workplace
UK’s young people, labeled an 'anxious generation,' are struggling to adapt to the outdated workplace. Alan Milburn, a former Labour health secretary and government jobs adviser, urges businesses to provide more flexibility and mental health support to avoid an economic catastrophe.
- Controlling 'monster' who abused partner before she took her own life gets more jail time after his new girlfriend coached him to cry in court
A man who abused his partner before she took her own life has received more jail time. His new girlfriend had coached him to cry in court. The man's actions were deemed unacceptable and he was given additional prison time.
- ‘Silent suffering’: Why children in Gaza are losing their ability to speak
An estimated 1 million children in Gaza require mental health support as trauma from ongoing conflict causes many to lose their ability to speak. The crisis highlights the severe psychological impact on young survivors in the region.