Experts say sweltering temperatures can lead to increased irritability, aggression and even cognitive decline.

For some, the ongoing heat wave isn't just a nuisance — it also has an effect on mental health. Seasonal affective disorder (SAD) is a type of depression sparked by a seasonal pattern, according ...

For mentally ill people facing low-level charges, lawmakers take steps to get them care, not prosecution A bill approved Friday in Springfield would address some of the problems identified in ...

The city’s CARE teams were established to replace police with trained clinicians for responses to 911 mental health calls. Federal funding will soon run out. City Hall says it willl find funding.