Feelings like stress, anxiety, grief and depression are natural, common and addressable. Help and advice is available to all with just a phone call.
Both directions of I-40 were closed for around four hours early Saturday morning as law enforcement and crisis negotiation teams worked to resolve a mental health crisis situation involving a woman and children.
(CNN) -- Preventive neurologist Dr Richard Isaacson stared at the numbers on the fax in astonishment. Blood biomarkers of telltale signs of early Alzheimer's disease in the brain of his patient, 55-year-old entrepreneur Simon Nicholls, had all but disappeared in a mere 14 months.
By Sandee LaMotte, CNN
Artificial intelligence is a game-changing tool to boost efficiency and productivity. However, consumers are seeing the unintended consequences when marketers rely too heavily on AI technology to cut costs and expand capacity.
It's essential to recognize that the decision to seek parenting support is not a reflection of one's abilities as a parent. Instead, it's a proactive step towards growth and self-improvement.
Gale McKoy Wilkins, WRAL contributor
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) -- Hammered by mounting pressure to address the growing homelessness crisis in California, Gov. Gavin Newsom announced Tuesday his administration will make $3.3 billion available ahead of schedule for counties and private developers to start building more behavioral health treatment centers as part of his efforts to fund housing and drug use programs.
By TRÂN NGUYỄN, Associated Press
Here are some practical strategies to support your child as they manage anxiety and the fear of leaving home for college.
Jelia Hepner, WRAL multiplatform producer
While your child may have enjoyed some independence at college, they probably had many conveniences on campus to support healthy habits.
UNC Health Talk
Effective leadership is not just about giving orders or making statements. Instead, leaders can refocus efforts by asking the right questions and actively listening to the team.
William Hulme and Matthew Johnson were a couple who shared their love for each other for about five years. However, in April, their roommate Christian Webster allegedly shot them to death.
William Hulme and Matthew Johnson were a couple who shared their love for each other and their community for about five years. However, in April, their roommate Christian Webster allegedly shot them to death.
Destinee Patterson, WRAL reporter
I've seen the difference life coaches working hand-in-hand with others can make -- let's all work together and support our youth.
A joint investigation by WRAL and North Carolina Health News uncovered a history of issues with mental health hospitals in North Carolina that cater to children.
Randall Kerr, Sr. producer, WRAL Investigates
Former employees of Jacksonville's Brynn Marr Hospital allege that the facility engaged in patient record falsification and insurance manipulation. Their accounts appear to mirror past issues with the hospital's parent company, Universal Health Services, documented in several lawsuits.
By Taylor Knopf, North Carolina Health News
More than a dozen former employees say understaffing at Brynn Marr Hospital contributes to what they describe as a dangerous place for patients and employees. Hospital officials say allegations of violence, sexual assaults, overmedication and lack of mental health therapy are unfounded.
When it comes to aging, we tend to assume that cognition gets worse as we get older. Our thoughts may slow down or become confused, or we may start to forget things, like the name of our high school English teacher or what we meant to buy at the grocery store.
Dana G. Smith, New York Times
WRAL Investigates disturbing accusations of abuse at NC facilities and the billion-dollar company operating them.
Cary police and emergency workers safely took a man suffering a mental health crisis into custody. According to the Cary Police Department, officers said a person was suffering a mental health crisis at a home on Overcup Oak Lane.
Willie Daniely, WRAL reporter
A disability rights group blames declines in government services and a sluggish bureaucratic process for forcing some people with mental illnesses to spend months behind bars -- without being convicted of a crime.
Will Doran, WRAL state government reporter
Students from nine universities met in Charlotte before the start of this school year to come up with a game plan. More than six months later, The Mental Health Collaborative was officially released.
Grace Hayba, WRAL Health reporter
Mental health is a topic many college students grapple with. A collaborative publication between multiple North Carolina universities will focus on mental health coverage and help students in their battles.
If you're walking along Highway 24 here in Sampson County, you may see these guys and gals. They're walking 222 miles for suicide prevention for veterans and first responders.
Gilbert Baez, WRAL Fayetteville reporter
(CNN) -- Suicide rates among people of all ages in the United States have increased over the past two decades, making it a serious public health problem.
By Kristen Rogers, CNN
As my family and I watch the excitement of March Madness unfold, I've noticed that there are deeper lessons embedded within the games, especially in the journey of the N.C. State basketball teams.