Mental health

“Your story matters” is the message Community Healthcore wanted to emphasize as the Harrison County…

Ana Aponte saw signs of growth in her son, Enrique Maldanado, as the boy met with a therapist from the Achievement Center weekly.Enrique, 9, started asking more questions in class and his grades improved. He didn't hesitate to chat at…

May is Mental Health Awareness Month. Anxiety disorders are among the most common mental illnesses in…

NORRISTOWN — Ingrid Parker wasted no time getting down to business in the weeks following her new role as the Norristown Police Department's Director of Police-Mental Health Collaboration. While the Norristown native has been with the…

FOX VALLEY (NBC 26) — A new survey shows that many people in Wisconsin support having mental health officers in their local police force and would even be willing to pay for the position.Deputy Josh Hopkins assumed this role at the…

The words we use to describe someone struggling with mental health or addiction issues hurt, and they get in the way of recovery, and we need to change that, say advocates and care providers. When we call a person a drug addict, we reduce…

PARKERSBOURG, W.Va. (WTAP) - May is Mental Health Awareness Month.During this month, mental health experts want people to make a conscious effort to be more mindful of the mental health of others.Not only when it comes to supporting people…

BURLINGTON, Mass. and Jerusalem, Israel, May 02, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- BrainsWay Ltd. (NASDAQ & TASE: BWAY) (“BrainsWay” or the “Company”), a global leader in the advanced non-invasive treatment of brain disorders, today announced…

RYAN GILBERT, MD HopeHealth Most relationship experts agree that the key to any healthy relationship is a foundation built on honesty and communication. Whether…

Fonda Bryant almost died 27 years ago. On Saturday, she will cover 27 miles and invites you to join her. CHARLOTTE, North Carolina — Suicide is the leading cause of death in the United States with nearly 46,000 people…

In honor of Mental Health Awareness Month and in partnership with On Our Sleeves®, the children's mental health movement, Jeni's is launching Sunshine Ice CreamColumbus, Ohio, April 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Jeni's Splendid Ice…

Annual campaign recognizes exceptional Canadians who make a significant contribution to mental health awareness in CanadaOttawa, Ontario--(Newsfile Corp. - April 26, 2022) - The Canadian Alliance on Mental Illness and Mental Health (CAMIMH)…

Aboriginal people are reluctant to access services that make them feel culturally unsafe, says Sheree Lowe, executive director of the Center for Aboriginal Social and Emotional Wellbeing in Victoria. She says culturally safe services are…

Teenage mental health was already deteriorating before the coronavirus pandemic. In the two years since,…

With a crisis call center provider selected, Oklahoma is gearing up for the July launch of 988, a new national three-digit phone number that people can call in the event of a mental health crisis. The state Department of Mental Health and…

Melanie O'Driscoll was studying zoology at University College Cork when she had first-hand experience of the effects of climate change on mental health. Passionate about nature since childhood, she liked to discover the different species…

Lawmakers want to expand telehealth options for children, cognitive research.Children's mental health care and research into the effects of COVID-19 on brain function would receive more federal attention and funding through new…

Children's Hospital & Medical Center announced Thursday that it will "develop, pilot and open"…

Every day, up to 400,000 people with mental illnesses are in jails and jails across the United States. It is according to a report by the Legislative Finance Committee, which also found that people…

Minnesota counties failed to implement early engagement mental health law A law passed in 2020 gives mental health specialists a better chance of intervening early with people struggling with their mental health. But, so far, no county…

According to a recent study published in JAMA Pediatrics, suicide continues to plague…

Just when we can enjoy a warm spring and a momentary respite, world events conspire to prevent everyone from fully relaxing. At first glance, Russia's devastation of Ukraine may seem completely separate from COVID. He actually shares some…

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Breadcrumb Links MoneyWise Canada growing money While more is needed, there is help for people struggling with mental health issues Author of the article: MoneyWise Amy Legat-Wolfe Tero…

BATON ROUGE, La. (BRPROUD) – Mental health professionals from across the state discuss some of the biggest events of recent years and the impact they have had on our mental health at the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI)…

A new report by a patient safety organisation, ECRI found that staffing shortages topped the list of factors compromising patient safety. The impact of Covid-19 on the mental health of healthcare workers came second, followed by…

By Edwin Oscar Gutierrez, Jr. The National Alliance on Mental Illness Thurston/Mason County (NAMI) will host an online public forum titled "Challenges After Jail: Services in Thurston County" on…

VAG-TV teams up with Tag Me In United to shine a light on mental health. This will be the second DressleMania charity event. The festivities will take place at Wrestlecon in Dallas, Texas on April 2. The can read the full press release…

ATLANTE A bill to improve access to mental health treatment in Georgia that appeared to be crossing the state Legislature is now facing stiff opposition, with some critics saying it would protect pedophiles and threaten child…

OSCODA — The Iosco County Board of Commissioners voted to pass a resolution to move to the full board for…

Dr El I had the pleasure of being interviewed recently by Susan Ryan, Senior Director of The Green House Project, for her Elevate Eldercare Podcast. As I pointed out to him, what could be better than talking to someone…

Last week marked the end of the second legislative funnel. If a bill has not passed the Committee of the Whole of the opposite house, it is dead (excluding the…

CITY OF JEFFERSON — Missouri House bill 2136 is a proposal for action to better train teachers and schools…

In this edition of Your Call, Dr. Thomas Insel will be back to discuss "Healing: Our Journey from Mental Illness to Mental Health". In 2015, when Dr. Insel was director of the National Institute of…

In the late 90s, Liz Hilton Segel was leading a group at consulting firm McKinsey & Company when she noticed something was wrong with one of her team members. They were working around the clock on a fast-paced project, and his work was…

I am an "expert". At least in the sense that as a mental health physician, I'm asked to give expert advice, included in expert advisory panels, and if I testify in court, that's considered testimony expert.But when I see young people in…

NATCHEZ — After the recent deaths of teachers and students in the Natchez Adams School District family, officials have turned their attention to mental health needs in schools. The Natchez Adams School District is…

ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) – Winnebago County Board of Mental Health counselor Jeanette Towns was diagnosed with bipolar disorder in 1995. "I had no mental health care, I had no education, and I didn't know where to go," Towns said. “I just…

According to a new study, people with serious mental health problems are at greater risk of heart disease. File photo by hywards/Shutterstock People with serious mental illness have up to twice the…

The last few years have been marked by stress and isolation. We joined Dr. Salim Surani to discuss how you can take care of your mind. CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — Mental health care services were hard to come by for many…

SINGAPORE — Professionals and members of the public who want to learn more about mental health issues from ASEAN experts can now do so through a series of webinars spanning eight sessions from Monday, March 7 to April 25. The Asia Mental…

For the editor: There are already many legal mechanisms available to address mental health issues, not just among the homeless, but anyone with a serious mental illness. The failure has been to adequately fund these services in community…

Looking after the mental health of employees has become a table stake for good employers. But once everyone agrees that mental health is important in the workplace, what's next?Our Feb. 17 Quartz at Work (Anywhere) workshop, sponsored by…

ALBANY, NY (NEWS10) – On Wednesday, Governor Kathy Hochul announced the availability of more than $14 million in annual funding for 14 new Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) teams across the state. Officials said the additional…

I don't know why we can't do better than that, why our only answer for someone accused of a crime that the lawyers say shows all the signs of mental illness, is to put them in a prison that cannot adequately care for him or keep him cool at…

Think about this: you are in the second hour of a panic attack. You can't afford to miss classes. You live off campus, so you can't stop…

Steps are being taken to change the approach to helping people in mental health crisis and getting them the care they need. FORT SMITH, Ark. - A crisis is defined as a period of intense difficulty, turmoil or danger.…

GALESBURG, Ill. (KWQC) — The American Psychological Association says at least 20 percent of all police calls nationwide are about mental health or substance use.In Galesburg, that number is much higher. “One way or another, mental health…

Reading time: 4 minutes In the face of a growing national mental health crisis, the Center for Public Integrity is partnering with The Carter Center to launch the Mental Health Parity Collaborative, a new multi-state newsroom partnership…

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There has been a 152% increase in referrals since 2018 (Image: Getty)The NHS is now dealing with the highest number of young people in crisis and referred for help since the current registrations began in 2018. There has been a 152%…

Treatment coverage for major depressive disorder (MDD) remains low worldwide despite it being the leading cause of disability. According to research conducted by the Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation at the University of…

Job : February 17, 2022 | Author: Abbie Cochrane | Reading time: 5 minutes Talking about mental health!-->!-->…

Alexandria, VA and Deerfield, IL, Feb. 10, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Mental Health America (MHA), with support from Lundbeck, today released a first-of-its-kind dashboard that geographically maps the results of 2.6 million mental health…

Neuroscientists and psychologists are moving toward a deeper appreciation of our inherent human neurodiversity. We all have different abilities. The majority are neurotypical - or statistically "normal" - while others are statistically…

Since the pandemic hit the Houston area in March 2020, resulting in limited socializing, an economic downturn and a state of uncertainty, mental health has deteriorated for many patients in Pearland and Friendswood, health providers…

A group of 13 young Rwandans have come together to create a platform that will help people with mental illness in Rwanda, with services available for free and anonymously. The organization dubbed Hear2Share, was started by young Rwandans…

PEORIA (25 NEWS) - In the winter, dealing with the cold and lack of sun can negatively affect your mental health. Generally in winter we have shorter and cloudier days compared to summer.Lack of sunlight can lead to vitamin D deficiencies,…

In the United States, 64.6 million people live with a mental health disorder. In an effort to create a post-pandemic environment where everyone can do the job they were hired to do, including employees with mental illness or psychiatric…

A psychiatrist, Prof. Taiwo Lateef Sheikh, from Ahmadu Bello University Hospital (ABUTH), Shika, Zaria, lamented the insufficient number of specialists in the field of mental health, with only 300 experts serving more than 200 million of…

Tutor Doctor Gateway & East Mesa, a tutoring organization, weighs in on the toll of the pandemic on students and ways to help. MESA, Arizona - In nearly two years of the COVID-19 pandemic, the effects are still…

On January 24, Doña Ana County reported that 386 of the 542 inmates housed in the county detention center had received some form of mental health treatment. Here is an overview of these efforts.…

The first step to obtaining mental health services at Socorro Mental Health is a behavioral health assessment. The assessment is required by any of the potential funding sources whether someone is using Medicaid, Medicare, or…

DES MOINES, Iowa — It has been four and a half years since Mary Neubauer lost her son Sergei to suicide. "He was an incredibly bright and talented kid. He could sit down and draw anything in front of him," Neubauer said. had a…

Two Hillsborough County deputies have been found dead after a possible murder-suicide at a vacation rental home in St. Augustine. TAMPA, Fla. – Two sheriff's offices in Florida are dealing with the tragic loss of…

By Leon PuttlerJACKSON, MI — Most of us pay more attention to our physical health than our mental health.We visit the dentist twice a year to make sure our teeth and gums are healthy. We regularly see medical professionals to make sure our…

Breadcrumb Links Relationships Men Local News Local health Men are more vulnerable than women to mental illnesses, including depression, anxiety and suicidal thoughts after a relationship ends, researchers…

Reopening schools is a start, but every American student should have access to mental health professionals after two years of battling the unprecedented coronavirus pandemic, Education Secretary Miguel Cardona said Thursday.Cardona said the…

MIAMI BEACH, Fla., Jan. 26, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Pasithea Therapeutics Corp. (Nasdaq: KTTA) ("Pasithea" or the "Company"), an emerging biotechnology company focused on the research and discovery of new and effective treatments for…

This Wednesday is Bell Let's Talk Day. You're probably familiar with the initiative by now, it's been running every year since 2011. If not, Bell Let's Talk is a mental health awareness campaign created by Bell, the Canadian…

The hit to wellbeing in Australia caused by the rise in mental illness during COVID-19 lockdowns has so far cost more than $13 billion, according to new modeling shows.A special edition of Herald/Age-The Lateral Economic Wellbeing Index…

It's encouraging to know that mental health is being taken more…

Mental health issues are at an all-time high, especially among teenagers. A study by the American College Health Association found that 62% of high school students experience "overwhelming anxiety" and nearly one in five high…

MONROE, La. (KNOE) — A group of ULM art students created a mural with a purpose. The class designed the project to help students identify signs of mental illness and encourage young adults to seek help.A recent Mayo Clinic study shows that…

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For transgender people, starting gender-affirming hormone therapy in adolescence is linked to better mental health than waiting until adulthood, according to new research from the Stanford University School of Medicine. The study, which…

A doctor and psychologist say Health Canada's decision to allow doctors to request restricted psychedelic drugs for patients as part of their psychotherapy is a positive step towards transforming mental health care.But they say the recent…

Local officials and the Region Ten Community Services Council are scrambling to find solutions after a shortage of mental health workers forced the Albemarle-Charlottesville behavioral health record to suspend…

Pete Davidson is not on Instagram, but he felt it was important to share a few words after the tragic death of Bob Saget last weekend.Adding to the beautiful tributes that have already poured in to celebrate the actor's life, the SNL the…

This idea is echoed in a 2019 report from the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine which describes institutional barriers that can “limit the adequate payment of social workers, gerontologists and…

Read the article Summarizing how NGOs providing outreach mental health services to marginalized and vulnerable populations in India have adapted care services during the 'new normal', Dr Sapna Nair, Health Research Fellow, LEAD…

Democratic challengers of Gov. Kim Reynolds and Senator Chuck Grassley pleaded Thursday for increased funding and access to mental health care. The Iowa National Association of Social Workers, an…

Oregon legalizes mushrooms. Ketamine can be delivered to your home. People microdose LSD to treat pandemic anxiety, and Wall Street is pouring billions into companies that sell mind-altering drugs. It seems psychedelics - although for…

INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) - The Indianapolis Colts are helping expand mental health services with a donation to the Riley Children's Foundation. The official announcement comes at nearly 10 a.m. Tuesday in a bid to…

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December 29 - Officials cut the ribbon on Tuesday from a $ 14 million outpatient mental health and emergency care clinic connected to Manchester VA Medical Center.The two-story building, located north of the main entrance, is slated to…

In 2016, Jered Meeker was driving his SUV when he collided with and killed a 13-year-old boy. Meeker, a longtime volunteer firefighter, was then fire chief of the Lake Shore Fire District in Greece. Meeker was not at fault. According to…

The physical injuries of an injured veteran always affect their mental health, but veterans often only seek help with physical injuries. Juan "JJ" Guerrero, a Marine and Army veteran in the San Antonio area, says he knows the vacations…

MIAMI VALLEY - Millions of people struggle with their sanity this holiday season as their friends and family prepare to reunite.Kayla McDermott, of News Center 7, spoke to Dr. Madhukar Trivedi, professor of psychiatry at the University of…

When US Surgeon General Vivek H. Murthy this month released a public health advisory on protecting the mental health of young people, he called attention to the pervasive challenges facing young people today. . But he also stressed that…

As authorities withhold more details, pending an investigation, into what prompted an NH State soldier to…

(KNSI) - The holidays can be a stressful time of year whether you're a host, going somewhere, or spending time alone. Medical experts say anxiety and depression are common in people for several reasons; most important, these are…

COLORADO SPRINGS - State legislatures are investing heavily in the mental health of Coloradans. Right now, they are deciding how to spend $ 450,000,000 in federal COVID-19 relief funding.News5 spoke with Dr. Mark Mayfield, Founder and CEO…

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TROY, NY (NEWS10) - "Mental illness is not a crime, it's a medical problem," says Eric Weaver, a former Rochester police officer who now teaches other officers about health awareness mental. Weaver taught a weeklong program,…

A new service has been launched by NHS Tayside to support parents with their mental health and well-being during pregnancy and after birth. The Perinatal and Child Mental Health Service (PNIMH) will support pregnant women, new mothers!-->…

WAt the start of the Covid-19 pandemic, people working in the field of trauma knew that the psychological toll would be colossal. In the spring of 2020, I began interviewing professionals about the mental health fallout from the pandemic,…

Seventy percent of Irish workers fear that disclosure of a mental health issue will impact their work and cause them to be treated differently by their colleagues and managers, according to a new…

Lola Trembath says she will never forget the first time she entered the Adult Psychiatry Unit at the Dr Everett Chalmers Regional Hospital in Fredericton. It was last March, just eight days after his 18th birthday. She was scared and…

Changes in the way we use language are often a sure sign of changes in the way we think about the world. Consider the efforts of militant groups to try to control the words we use to talk about homosexuality,…

An accomplished mental health nurse and nursing leader who worked to "improve service" has passed away suddenly at the age of 56. Elaine Thompson, who was most recently acting chief nurse for…

SIOUX FALLS, SD (KELO) - “It's a disease of the mind, it's a chemical imbalance in your brain,” said Becky Scheig, who grew up in Mitchell and now lives in the Minneapolis area. Scheig and her…

Residents of Kerala state in southwest India shared their experiences and understanding of living with mental illnesses for a research project led by De Montfort University Leicester (DMU). MeHeLP India is a collaborative international…

STRONGSVILLE - When her 17-year-old son Brycen Gray's symptoms quickly worsened, his mother, Tara Gray, was unaware he had COVID-19.Come to think of it, the Strongsville resident believes he contracted the virus between April 16 and April…

After a sympathy strike on Thursday left some Kaiser Permanente patients without care on Thursday, thousands of mental health nurses and clinicians will also come out on Friday in solidarity with the striking engineers.…

Not abandoning federal and state lawmakers, the Colorado Children's Hospital hosted another roundtable to get the message across that action must be taken immediately to address the growing crisis in young patient mental health. In June,…

As a certified obstetrician / gynecologist who has practiced for almost 20 years, I want to address an issue that seems to have been overlooked in the debate about access to abortion: the mental health issues surrounding pregnancy. We…

Monash University in Australia is launching an end-to-end interdisciplinary center to foster the discovery of new psychiatric drugs, as well as new approaches to neuromedicine-assisted psychotherapy, for the treatment of mental…

During the mental health panel of the HIMSS21 APAC conference, Bruce Steinberg, Managing Director and Executive Vice President of HIMSS UK, spoke with Daniel Fung, CEO of the Institute of Mental Health in Singapore, who shared his thoughts…

LA CROSSE, Wisconsin (WXOW) - With the clock ticking, the colder winter months ahead and the pandemic still…

In the Arizona telemedicine program online seminar Friday on school-based mental health education for youth in rural communities last week, Jean Ajamie of the Arizona Department of Education (ADE) School Safety…

The mental health of children and young adults has been particularly affected over the past two years. A system already strained before the pandemic, mental health services in Texas have struggled to keep up with demand.…

MASSACHUSETTS - As the state enters its second coronavirus pandemic vacation season, a record number of Massachusetts residents are seeking mental health services. But increasingly they are finding few treatment options as already…

RALEIGH, North Carolina (WTVD) - People with depression or mental health disorders are at high risk of contracting a severe case of COVID-19, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.This new classification also means…

The law requires that patients with mental health and addiction issues be offered return appointments no more than 10 days after a previous session.This article was published on Monday, November 1, 2021 in Kaiser Health News.By Bernard J.…

Express news service ERNAKULAM: Stigma, blind traditional beliefs, discrimination and general lack of awareness. These are some of the factors due to which mental health and its various aspects remain a major concern…

CHENNAI: Citing a rare exemption under the Indian Penal Code (IPC) for crimes committed by insane persons, the Madras High Court overturned the triple life sentence imposed on an CISF agent who shot dead three of his colleagues at the…

Mental health has always been a taboo subject in the black community. It's common for black men to hold back their emotions and often be told to “bounce” or “suck it…

TikTok has over a billion users worldwide and posts some of the most useful content on social media, whether you're looking for a new weight loss workout or learning more about lesser-known symptoms of depression. . One TikTok creator…