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Hospitals in New Jersey could continue to hold emotionally unstable patients against their will for up to six days under a bill advancing in the Statehouse, a move even supporters called imperfect but necessary given the lack of appropriate inpatient options for people in a psychiatric crisis. The state used to limit involuntary civil commitments to 72 hours, but approved doubling it to six days by law three years ago.
A psychiatric hospital in Flint, Michigan, is expanding with the help of the city government, giving Genesee County broader access to behavioral health resources. Through a gift of $500,000 in opioid settlement money from Flint Mayor Sheldon Neeley and the Flint City Council on Monday, Insight Health System's Flint facility is growing.
Social media has been on trial for allegedly harming youth mental health, and tech companies have been facing uphill legal battles in recent months. In a landmark case in March, a California jury found Meta and Google liable for the depression and anxiety of a woman who compulsively used social media as a child, awarding her $6 million.
When today's teenagers and young adults are struggling emotionally, some are turning not only to friends, family members and therapists but also to artificial intelligence. Nearly 1 in 5 adolescents and young adults have used AI chatbots for advice or help when they felt upset, nervous or anxious, according to a new study published June 1 in JAMA Pediatrics.
The decision to reveal or conceal a core part of one's identity may seem like a small, everyday choice. But new research from the University of Michigan suggests those moments can have meaningful consequences for emotional well-being.
A new study recently published in the peer-reviewed journal Frontiers in Psychology challenges the traditional, reactive model of mental health care by demonstrating that proactive brain training can strengthen the human mind before mental health challenges take root. Additionally, it can support the wellness of those with a history of mental illness.
Adolescents who spend at least two hours a day on social media are more likely to experience depressive symptoms and poorer well-being, with the strongest effects in early adolescence, according to new research. The decade-long study, led by Murdoch Children's Research Institute (MCRI), found that higher levels of social media use between ages 12 and 18 were associated with small but noticeable increases in mental health problems one year later, underscoring the need for policies that reduce excessive screen time.
A child psychologist says grandparents are more important than ever as youth mental health challenges continue to rise. He argues that children need supportive relationships, meaningful conversations, and a sense of purpose — not just pressure to achieve. Grandparents can help by listening, encouraging, and creating positive experiences that strengthen emotional resilience.
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