The singer of the hit song “Stitches” recently announced he would be taking a break from performing to focus on his mental health. The candor of celebrities who speak out could help those not in the spotlight to feel safer about speaking out. Experts say when famous people are honest […]
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Grant Denyer talks about his mental health in revealing Instagram post
Popular Aussie celebrity Grant Denyer has opened up about some of his personal struggles in an honest and revealing Instagram post. The 44-year-old TV presenter posted a picture of himself meditating, explaining that it was helping him deal with his lack of self-acceptance. WATCH THE VIDEO ABOVE: Grant Denyer’s emotional […]
Shawn Mendes Postpones Tour Dates for Mental Health Reasons
Shawn Mendes Stephen Lovekin/Shutterstock Treating himself better. Shawn Mendes has postponed some of his upcoming live shows in order to focus on his mental health. “This breaks my heart to have to say this, but unfortunately I’m going to have to postpone the next three weeks of shows through Uncasville, […]
Digital Mental Health Companies Draw Scrutiny and Growing Concerns
Harris Meyer When Pat Paulson’s son told her he was feeling anxious and depressed at college, Paulson went through her Blue Cross Blue Shield provider directory and started calling mental health therapists. No providers in the Wisconsin city where her son’s university is located had openings. So she bought a […]
Flawed ruling jeopardizes mental health coverage for millions of CT patients
In a moment where over 28% of Connecticut’s adults report symptoms of anxiety or depression —up from 19% just two years earlier— the country’s largest insurer is threatening to hinder access to much-needed mental health care. The present ruling in the Wit v. United Behavioral Health (UBH) case emboldens insurers […]