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By The Foundation for a Better Life | passiton.com Photo credit: The Foundation for a Better Life All of us start somewhere. For Adam Sandler, the confidence to stand up in front of an audience came from years of sharing a bedroom, and a life, with his older brother. The best material for a comedian starts at home. Funny observations of life and relationships are often the comic’s way of coping with stress or nervousness. Insecurities and vulnerabilities disappear when you can make somebody laugh. All that’s needed is an audience. As a boy, Adam Sandler shared a bedroom with his older brother. That’s where the schtick began. It was there that he gained confidence. “My older brother was always … Read more
Insurance Appeals Offer Path to Denied Care
By Sonya Collins | Medically Reviewed by Sarah Goodell | webmd.com | Apr, 21 2026 When someone you love is living with severe, recurrent depression, finding a treatment that might finally … Read more
Marriage Strain From RA can ease with Honest Talks
By Carmen Chai | everydayhealth.com Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) affects more than your joints and mobility. The impact of the chronic autoimmune disorder can be profound, reshaping daily routines and the emotional … Read more
My Hopeful Experience With Accelerated TMS
By Barb Solish | nami.org | Apr 1, 2026 I’ve experienced anxiety and depression for as long as I can remember. Definitely since I was a teenager, likely much earlier. … Read more
Jail Diversion Offers New Path to Mental Health Care
By Josh McGhee | mindsitenews.org The National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) is advocating for state laws to divert people with mental illness from jail and into treatment, highlighting Florida’s … Read more
Science Finds Powerful Benefits in Boring Conversations
By Elizabeth Trinh | apa.org Washington — Science shows the small talk you try to avoid because you think it will be boring may actually be more enjoyable than you think, … Read more
Stress at Work Sparks Hopeful Calls for More Resources
nami.org | Mar 17, 2026 Only about one in four managers has adequate training to support mental health conversations in the workplace Arlington, VA — Employees are seeking more mental health … Read more
New Bill Could Offer $200K Relief for Mental Health Workers
Laura Lovett | bhbusiness.com/ A bipartisan group of Congressional representatives has introduced a bill aimed at alleviating the behavioral health workforce shortage through a student loan repayment program. What is … Read more
Lose Weight with a Simple Habit: Repeat Meals
apa.org/ Sticking to the same meals and eating a consistent number of calories each day may help people lose more weight, according to research published by the American Psychological Association. … Read more
Programs Gain Powerful Boost with New SAMHSA Funding
samhsa.gov Friday, March 6, 2026 The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), a division within the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), today announced $69.1 million … Read more
Teen Aggression a Warning Sign of Faster Aging by Age 30
Joseph Allen, PhD | apa.org Washington — Teens who frequently lash out at others a warning sign of lasting physical health consequences later in life, according to research published by … Read more
Free 10-minute Programs Offers Promising Depression Support
Benjamin Kaveladze | medicalxpress.com A well-designed 10-minute online exercise can spark small reductions in depression. That’s the key finding of my team’s paper, published in Nature Human Behaviour. Many people believe that to … Read more
Mental Health App Privacy Risks: What You Should Know
Millions of people use mental health apps to track moods, journal emotions, manage anxiety, and support overall behavioral health. But a recent cybersecurity investigation suggests some popular mental health apps … Read more
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In the News – From NAMI National
- A broad approach to suicide prevention helped a farmer in need. Here’s how it went beyond crisis hotlines. April 28, 2026
- Trump Administration to Revive Axed 988 Line for LGBTQ+ Youth in Crisis April 24, 2026
- Suicide rates have declined since the launch of 988 suicide hotline, study finds April 24, 2026
- Youth Suicides Declined After Creation of National Hotline April 22, 2026
- Fighting Insurance Denials for Depression Care April 21, 2026
- How Rheumatoid Arthritis Can Affect Your Marriage — and What You Can Do About It April 6, 2026
- NAMI Director Explains New Laws to Keep People with Mental Illness out of Jail March 30, 2026
NAMI Mental Health Research News
Mental Health Research News – From NAMI National
- Patient and Staff Experiences with Telehealth for Suicide Prevention in the Emergency Department June 1, 2025
- Insurance Status and Mental Health Care during the COVID-19 Pandemic May 1, 2025
- Short- and Long-Term Impacts of Gun Violence on Mental Health April 1, 2025
- Mental Health Podcasts May Be Beneficial, but More Research is Needed March 1, 2025
- Factors Associated with Availability of Mobile Crisis Services February 1, 2025
- Using Digital Mental Health Tools in Populations with Serious Mental Illness January 1, 2025
American Psychology Association News
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- A broad approach to suicide prevention helped a farmer in need April 28, 2026
- Meet the viral woman 'reparenting' herself April 28, 2026
- 25% of Gen Z women think they must choose between love and career April 27, 2026
- The FTC is ramping up to target transgender rights April 24, 2026
- FDA moves to fast-track review of psilocybin and methylone for mental health April 24, 2026
- Does your teen give you the 'Gen Z stare'? April 23, 2026
- To make hosting less stressful, strive for connection and not perfection April 19, 2026