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Americans who live alone report depression at higher rates, but social support helps
The number of people living alone in the U.S. jumped to nearly 38 million. A new study shows people who live alone are more likely to report depression if they didn't have other social supports. -
Wake Up Well: Why we talk about mental health
There's been more of a push to talk about our mental health, and this year we are joining that conversation with a new series called Wake Up Well. -
24 nifty tips to make 2024 even brighter
Surprising and creative ways to help boost your health and happiness in the new year. -
Gardner hospital reopens mental health unit after years-long struggle to hire clinicians
Like many facilities across the state, Heywood Hospital struggled to hire and retain doctors during a mental health crisis during the COVID-19 pandemic. This month, it will open six new beds. -
Americans on Medicare now get better access to mental health care. Here's how
Medicare now covers therapy appointments with licensed marriage and family counselors, and licensed professional counselors. -
National ketamine shortage puts therapy patients at risk
Over the last decade, ketamine therapy has grown is popularity to treat severe depression, but a recent shortage of the drug is putting treatment of of reach for many patients. -
With need surging, behavioral urgent care center opens in East Boston
Experts say Massachusetts statistics are a “call to action,” with 90% of Medicare patients in a hospital having a behavioral health disorder, and almost all those readmitted to a hospital within 30 days having one. -
Heartbreak, fear reverberated through Maine in final hours of manhunt
The man suspected of killing 18 people was found dead Friday. -
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Why substance abuse treatment is never 'one size fits all'
One local expert says addiction treatment must be multifaceted and tailored to each individual in order to be effective.
