Category: mental health

Gender Curricula May Be Fueling a Dangerous Fad Detrimental to Children’s Mental Health: Psychologists

Gender and sex education curricula in schools have become a highly contentious topic in recent years. The programs are becoming widespread, and while they may appear to be designed to respond to increasing gender dysphoria, mental health professionals are concerned that they may cause irreparable harm to children. Curriculum implementation has been met with mixed reactions from parents, teachers, and policymakers. While some argue that gender education promotes healthy…


Tennessee Governor Increases School Security Budget After Nashville Shooting

One week after the mass shooting at The Covenant School in Nashville, Tennessee, Gov. Bill Lee is requesting an increase in his school security budget. “This past week will be remembered as one of the most heartbreaking weeks in our state’s history,” Lee said when announcing his amended budget request on April 3. “The history…


Study Confirms Physical Exercise Should Be First Choice for Mental Health Treatment

In a funk? Do you: a) reach for a bag of potato chips, b) call a friend, c) pop an extra anti-depressant, or d) head for the gym to sweat out the sadness? For years, studies have shown that exercise is one of the best ways to treat a range of mental health issues. A…


Can Our Brains Change? | The Dr. Monti Show

Health is key to success in the world. But sadly, most of us are not getting the right health information to live our best lives—to really thrive, to think with precision, to feel energized as we face the world each day, and to be free of illness. Health used to be what the field of…


Meta Sued Over Youth Addiction to Social Media

The San Mateo County Board of Education is suing Facebook’s parent company, Meta, claiming that CEO Mark Zuckerberg’s company has contributed to the mental health crisis among youths by intentionally designing its social media platform to be manipulative and addictive. The Board of Education added Meta to a complaint it filed on March 13 in the U.S. District…


[PREMIERING at 7:30PM] Can Our Brains Change? | The Dr. Monti Show

Health is key to success in the world. But sadly, most of us are not getting the right health information to live our best lives—to really thrive, to think with precision, to feel energized as we face the world each day, and to be free of illness. Health used to be what the field of…


Exercise More Effective for Depression and Anxiety Than Medication: Study

Exercise is an effective method for managing symptoms of depression, anxiety, and stress across numerous populations. While the benefits of exercise are generally recognized for physical health, they are often overlooked in the management of mental health disorders. One out of every eight people worldwide has a mental health disorder. These disorders are commonly treated with antidepressants. For some…


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‘We Are All Amqui,’ Legault Tells Quebec Town Reeling After Pedestrian Deaths

Quebec Premier François Legault promised to boost mental health services in the province Thursday as he visited the town where two people were killed and nine injured when a pickup truck crashed into pedestrians. Joined by opposition leaders and other politicians, Legault met with residents of Amqui, the small community in the lower St-Lawrence region….


Colorado Youth Mental Health Bill Could Help Early Diagnosis, But Raises Questions About Bypassing Parents

A new bill passing through the Colorado legislature would create an annual mental health assessment program for sixth through twelfth-graders. Proponents hope it will help identify and address student mental health concerns early. “By promoting early intervention among youth in schools who need behavioral health services and supports, our state can continue to make progress…