Mental Health

MIchelle Obama revealed in her podcast this week that she is suffering from “low-grade depression” due to the pandemic and racial injustice. She is far from alone. Here is what the experts have told LX News about how to cope during these challenging times.

A few years ago, I was struggling with my mental health in a way I never had before. That’s when I decided to adopt my best friend, Pippa. Ever since, my life has been happier. I’ve often wondered: Is there a science behind the powerful, healing bond between a pet and their human? Turns out, there is.

The city of San Diego must release body camera recordings from body camera footage taken during a mental health check of Trevor Heitmann, the 18-year-old YouTube star who hours later sped off in his sports car and killed mother and daughter, Aileen Pizarro, 43, and her 12-year-old daughter, Aryana in a fiery August 23, 2018 auto collision on Interstate 805.

Tamar Braxton is opening up about her struggle with mental health after she was found unresponsive and rushed to the hospital on July 16 after a possible suicide attempt.

Michael Phelps is hoping that a new documentary highlighting his mental health struggles and those of other prominent Olympic athletes will help others who find themselves in a dark place.

COVID-19 is putting strain on the healthcare system in more ways than one, including the mental healthcare system. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, stress during an infectious disease outbreak can sometimes cause the following: Fear and worry about your own health and the health of your loved ones, your financial situation or job, or loss of…

Some are laughing at Kanye West and others are dismissing his recent behavior. But Dr. Imani Walker dives into why his recent antics are troubling for someone who’s suffered from mental health issues in the past.

Mental health expert Jade Kearney offers valuable advice on getting through 2020 intact.

Younger children and those with special needs are at the highest risk of regressing when they are out of the classroom. Dr. Sweta Chakraborty, a risk and behavioral scientist, spoke with LX News about preventing “developmental detours” for students during the pandemic.

Meet Ruby, a survivor of domestic violence trying to live the life she deserves, and Steve, who hopes his family story about suicide will help others who may be struggling with mental illness.

Black people are facing a combination of stressors experts worry could affect the suicide rate

Fiona Lowenstein, 26, and Melanie Montano, 32, are evidence that even young and healthy people can become seriously ill with Covid-19. They discuss how physical and social isolation has made their months-long battles with coronavirus more difficult, and how Lowenstein has now co-founded a support group to help others suffering from the virus.

Only about 30% of Black adults with mental health issues actually receive treatment each year, according to the National Alliance on Mental Illness. Dr. Ebony Butler created “My Therapy Cards” to help Black women specifically focus on their own mental wellness.

Jacqueline Gollan, a clinical psychologist and professor at the Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, explains why women and people of color are impacted mentally more than others during the pandemic. And she offers tips for reversing emotional burnout, such as eating properly, getting quality sleep and exercising regularly.

Kalhan Rosenblatt, NBC News’ youth and internet culture reporter, talks about the real-life parallels between the new video game, “The Last of Us Part II,” and the current pandemic – and how it is giving gamers a way to cope with stress and work through their fears.

A growing number of people around the world are coping with some form of grief in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic. For some, it is the grief of losing a loved one or a familiar way of life. It can even be grief over the loss of touch. Celebrity therapist Esther Perel explains for The New York Times how...

Therapists Eboni Harris and Eliza Boquin discuss the mission behind their initiative, Melanin & Mental Health, which is trying to expand access to therapy in communities of color by providing a directory of Black therapists and using social media, podcasts and merchandise to normalize mental health conversations.

Caroline Prokos is one of thousands of young people who use social media and YouTube to share their personal struggles with mental health and anxiety to help others coping with the same issues.

The founder of the app nOCD, Stephen Smith, and Dr. Patrick McGrath explain misconceptions about obsessive-compulsive disorder and how their new app provides online OCD therapy, including live virtual doctor visits.

Leigh Richardson, a licensed counselor with the Brain Performance Center, discusses how stress and boredom can cause an increase in alcohol consumption, overeating and other habits that are bad for our long-term health.