Today is 9/11 Day, an annual observance in the United States held on September 11 to honor the victims and heroes of the 2001 terrorist attacks through acts of community service and kindness.
The federal government officially calls September 11 Patriot Day and the National Day of Service and Remembrance. Millions of people participate by volunteering, packing meals for food banks, and pledging good deeds.
U.S. flags fly at half-staff on government buildings and Americans observe moments of silence to remember the nearly 3,000 people who died.
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🗞 In The News
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🗞 9/11 had a profound impact on the mental health of tens of thousands of first responders, doctors say. A CBS News article focuses on the long-lasting mental-health impact of the September 11 attacks, particularly PTSD among people who experienced the attacks and their aftermath. It highlights how trauma can continue affecting survivors, first responders, and others years later, showing that psychological wounds don’t necessarily disappear simply because time has passed. Read more at CBS News
🗞 The Rock’s battle from depression to mega success: early struggles, dark phase, triumph, and mental health advice. Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson’s story shows that success and mental-health struggles can exist at the same time. This article describes how financial hardship, career setbacks, and personal challenges contributed to periods of depression, including a difficult stretch after his football career ended; with support from loved ones and by asking others for help, he eventually found a new path through wrestling and entertainment. Read more at The Times of India
🗞 Lilly Completes AtaiBeckley Acquisition to Expand Mental Health Pipeline. Eli Lilly is making a major investment in next-generation mental-health treatments, acquiring AtaiBeckley in a deal valued at about $2.8 billion upfront and potentially $3.8 billion with future milestones. The acquisition gives Lilly access to experimental treatments aimed at conditions such as treatment-resistant depression, including therapies designed to promote changes in brain connectivity rather than working primarily through traditional antidepressant mechanisms. Read more at CityBiz
🗞 Why this diet could be the next tool in treating mental illness. A USA Today article explores an emerging idea in nutritional psychiatry: whether a ketogenic diet could someday become an additional tool for treating serious mental illnesses. Early research, including a recent randomized trial, has found promising improvements in some symptoms and metabolic measures, but experts emphasize that the evidence is still limited and much more rigorous research is needed before keto becomes a mainstream psychiatric treatment. Read more at USA Today
💬 Stats and Facts
🆘 Help for All
Mental Health: In Crisis? Call or Text 988
Veterans Crisis Line: Call 988 and press ‘1’ or Text 838255
Youth Helpline: 2NDFLOOR - (888) 222-2228
National Domestic Violence Hotline: (800) 799-SAFE (7233)
National Suicide Prevention Hotline: (800) 273-TALK (8255)
Addiction: Start Your Recovery - (800) 662-4357
🎒 Back To School
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What Makes Young People Reduce Their Social Media Use. A CNN article looks at growing concern over social media’s impact on young people’s mental health and the push for stronger protections. Recent changes affecting teen accounts include limits on daily use, nighttime restrictions, fewer school-hour notifications, and changes to features such as likes and beauty filters. The broader message is that protecting young people online may require changes to how platforms are designed—not simply telling teens to have more self-control. Read More at CNN.com
🎓 Mental Health Careers
Question: I enjoy working with kids. Which mental health careers will allow me to work with kids?
Answer: There are several mental health careers or specialties that will allow you to work with kids and teens.
Child Psychologist or Clinical Child Psychologist: Assesses and treats emotional, behavioral, and developmental issues in youth. Master's or doctoral degree in psychology (Ph.D. or Psy.D.) plus state licensure required.
School Counselor or School Psychologist: Works inside educational settings to support students' academic, social, and emotional development. Master's degree in school counseling or school psychology required.
Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist: Medical doctors who diagnose and treat mental illnesses in youth and can prescribe medication. Medical degree (M.D. or D.O.), psychiatry residency, and a child psychiatry fellowship required.
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT): Counsel children and teenagers by viewing their challenges within the context of their family system and relationships. Master's degree in marriage and family therapy or a related field, plus supervised clinical hours for a license required.
Child, Family, or School Social Worker: Help young people and families navigate mental health challenges, trauma, abuse, or academic hurdles. Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Social Work (BSW or MSW) required.
Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA): Specialize in applied behavior analysis (ABA) to support children with autism or developmental delays. Master’s degree in applied behavior analysis, education, or psychology, plus certification required.
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