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The artist, who struggles with bipolar disorder, is promoting the exhibition to benefit the National Alliance on Mental Illness

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40 selfies in 40 days

40 selfies in 40 days Sarasota art exhibit raises money and awareness for mental health. FOX 13 photojournalist Barry Wong reports. Sarasota, Fla. – The National Alliance on Mental Illness is highlighting the struggle of mental health through 40 self-portraits at the Sarasota Art Museum. Background Story: As Alison Bushman stopped by the Sarasota and … Read more

Policy or PR? RFK Jr. in Medical Schools Checking information on nutritional stress

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Earlier this month, Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. announced a “transformational change” in addressing the nation’s chronic disease epidemic: 53 U.S. medical schools will require at least 40 hours of nutrition education for doctors. For several weeks, Street Arrow News has surveyed schools designated by the Department of Health and Human Services, and found … Read more

The horses help Wake County Sheriff’s deputies process the trauma

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The horses help Wake County Sheriff's deputies process the trauma

The horses now help Wake County Sheriff’s deputies work through the tragedies they respond to on the job. The Wake County Sheriff’s Office has partnered with Helping Horse, a health and wellness program near Wendell. “Deputies’ jobs are very stressful,” said Jackie Shipaker, coordinator of assistance to HORSE’s first responders and veterans programs. “We offer … Read more

The scant evidence for cannabis to treat mental health conditions highlights a research gap

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While many people turn to cannabis to help with mental health conditions, scientific evidence is scarce.

While many people turn to cannabis to help with mental health conditions, scientific evidence is scarce. Justin Sullivan/Getty Images Hide title Change the title Justin Sullivan/Getty Images Along with chronic pain, mental health conditions are some of the top reasons people use marijuana for medical purposes. But an extensive review of cannabis studies over the … Read more

District Attorney John T. Savernock Urges Legislature to Fix Mental Health Divorce Act Through House Bill 46 – edhat

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District Attorney John T. Savernock Urges Legislature to Fix Mental Health Divorce Act Through House Bill 46 - edhat

The Santa Barbara County District Attorney’s Office is joining with the California District Attorneys Association to pass the California Legislature’s Assembly Bill 46, common sense legislation aimed at strengthening California’s Mental Health Divorce (MHD) law. AB 46, sponsored by the Sacramento County District Attorney’s Office and co-sponsored by district attorneys across the state, including the … Read more

Health and nutrition go hand in hand, especially for children

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Health and nutrition go hand in hand, especially for children

March 17, 2026 This piece is sponsored by Evora Health. Food is plentiful in America, but not for everyone. And especially healthy food that we all need to feel our best. March is National Nutrition Month. For Avera, nutrition was an important health issue, especially for women and children. “We can’t take for granted that … Read more

NAMI survey shows increased stress, demand for workplace mental health resources

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NAMI survey shows increased stress, demand for workplace mental health resources

Only one in four managers have sufficient training to support mental health conversations in the workplace Arlington, Va., March 17, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Employees are seeking more mental health resources and training at work as they experience increased levels of stress, according to a poll released today by the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI). … Read more