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Yes, you can visit urgent care for your mental health. However, it’s important to keep in mind that these care facilities shouldn’t be used in an emergency and can’t provide long-term mental health ...

When a loved one has a psychiatric disorder, it’s a challenge for the whole family—parents, siblings, friends, and relatives. The willingness to come together as a unit, accept the diagnosis, look for ...

When we think of young adults, we think of the thrill associated with firsts. First car, first roommate, first kiss, first apartment, first job. We like to imagine adolescents blossoming into ...

Despite slightly decreasing overall rates of suicide in the past several years, suicide continues to be a top cause of death for Black men. In fact, suicide rates for young Black men and adolescents ...

Historically marginalized communities can often experience disparities when it comes to accessing quality mental health care. Obstacles can include geographical limitations, stigma, and the cost of ...

South Dakota Mines launched a state-funded pilot to expand Peer2Peer mentorship through fraternities and sororities, training ...

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Every person experiencing a psychiatric crisis deserves care that preserves dignity, prioritizes safety, and connects them ...

Sen. Catherine Blakespear’s bill, SB 1016, would broaden access to court-ordered assessments and reach people who advocates ...

In 2019, we lost Alyssa after she struggled with her mental health following a series of concussions. We later learned that ...