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Harrison County Proclaims May Mental Health Awareness Month | News
“Your story matters” is the message Community Healthcore wanted to emphasize as the Harrison County…
Mental health challenges remain in Erie 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…
Mental health is important at every stage of life | News
May is Mental Health Awareness Month. Anxiety disorders are among the most common mental illnesses in…
Parker is focusing on mental health in a new role with the Norristown Police Department.
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…
Wisconsin residents support mental health workers in police departments, survey finds
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…
Labels for mental health and addiction issues hinder recovery
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…
Destigmatize and not generalize diseases
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…
BrainsWay Launches #DontMissAnotherMoment Social Media Campaign to Promote Mental Health Awareness…
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: Honesty and open communication are crucial for your mental health | Health
RYAN GILBERT, MD HopeHealth
Most relationship experts agree that the key to any healthy relationship is a foundation built on honesty and communication. Whether…
Mental health activist walks 27 miles to prevent suicide deaths
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…
JENI’S SUNSHINE FLAVOR RAISES AWARENESS OF CHILDREN’S MENTAL HEALTH
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…
Canadian Alliance on Mental Illness and Mental Health Launches Champions of Mental Health 2022…
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)…
Culturally safe solutions to help lower rates of anxiety and depression
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…
As adolescent mental health deteriorates, schools learn to help; only NH and Vt. meet social…
Teenage mental health was already deteriorating before the coronavirus pandemic. In the two years since,…
How Oklahoma is preparing for 988, the number of mental health crises
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…
Environmental activism can do wonders for your mental health
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…
Bills target mental health effects of COVID-19 on youth and adults
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 plans pediatric mental health centers for Nebraska |
Children's Hospital & Medical Center announced Thursday that it will "develop, pilot and open"…
State Supreme Court announces new commission on mental health
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
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…
More evidence of the mental health crisis and suicide in young children
According to a recent study published in JAMA Pediatrics, suicide continues to plague…
Dr Robert Wack: Pay attention to mental health in times of global upheaval
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…
New research center dedicated to the growing importance of mental health and wellbeing
This section is Partnership Content Provided The content in this section is provided by GlobeNewswire for the purpose of disseminating news releases on behalf of its customers. Postmedia has not reviewed the…
How to deal with the costs of mental health care
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…
NAMI 2022 State Conference Discusses Impact of Recent Events on Mental Health | KTVE
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)…
Report: Staffing shortages and mental health of providers are top concerns affecting patient safety
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…
Local mental health advocates will host a forum on adjusting to life after prison
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…
DressleMania II auction will help raise mental health awareness
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…
Georgia’s mental health bill faces sudden and vocal opposition
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…
Commissioners pass resolution against privatization of mental health services | News
OSCODA — The Iosco County Board of Commissioners voted to pass a resolution to move to the full board for…
A Conversation About Mental Health in LTC – The World According to Dr. El
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…
Closing the Mental Health Gap | News, Sports, Jobs
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…
Missouri House Proposed Bill Aims to Improve Mental Health Resources in Schools | State News
CITY OF JEFFERSON — Missouri House bill 2136 is a proposal for action to better train teachers and schools…
What can be done to improve mental health care in America?
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…
Why a robust and holistic approach to corporate mental health is essential
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…
When a teenager tells you about their mental health issues, you need to listen to the expert –…
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…
NASD explores ways to tackle mental health issues – Mississippi’s Best Community…
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…
Winnebago County Mental Health Board explains how funds help those in need
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…
Serious mental health issues could double risk of heart disease, study finds
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…
Dr. Is In: Mental Health and Resources to Help
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…
New webinar series offers insights from ASEAN experts on mental health
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…
Don’t Force Mental Health Treatment Without Due Process
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…
Mental Health in the Workplace — Beyond the Basics — Quartz at Work
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…
$14 million for community mental health teams
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…
Quintez Brown case shows need for reform of bail and mental health services
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…
Column: Want to improve student mental health? Designing better spaces.
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…
Measures taken to support mental health locally
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 police add mental health expert to staff
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…
Public Integrity, Carter Center Partner for Mental Health Reporting – Center for Public Integrity
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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…
Mother and daughter role models open up about mental health issues to help train health workers
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Brigitte Prior and her daughter Angelina
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Desperate call for mental health funding as under-18s now need urgent care | United Kingdom | News
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%…
Low treatment coverage for mental health disorders worldwide: study
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…
How to Have Mental Health Conversations
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Mental Health America releases first-ever dashboard with
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…
Supporting Graduate Students with Mental Health Disorders (Notice)
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…
Mental health toll: Pandemic worsens mental health in Pearland, Friendswood area
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…
Rwanda: Young people come together to promote mental health using social media
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…
Spending 10-15 minutes outdoors can help improve mental health
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,…
Mental health advocates publish book on post-pandemic wellness
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…
Expert Sounds Alarm on Mental Health Brain Drain
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…
Students struggling with mental health issues are still in pandemic
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…
Breaking the Bars: What Mental Health Services Look Like at Doña Ana County Detention Center
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 mental health services
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…
Clive, a parent who lost his son to suicide, encourages discussions about mental health
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…
Mental health resources for law enforcement are particularly important
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…
Center for Family Health Column: Normalizing Mental Health
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…
More services needed to help men with mental health issues: UBC
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 not enough; mental health help needed: COVID news.
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…
Pasithea Therapeutics announces the opening of a mental health center
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…
We need to do more than #Talk about mental health, Bell – The Brock Press
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…
Mental health toll of lockdown rises to $13 billion
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…
Mental health bill is a good step | Editorials
It's encouraging to know that mental health is being taken more…
Local Student Perspective / Schools and mental health: Students thrive when their well-being is…
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…
ULM art students produce a fresco on mental health
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…
Study finds 65% of Americans with mental health issues want access to psychedelics
The Mexican magic mushroom is a psilocybe cubensis, a species of psychedelic mushroom whose main ... the active elements are psilocybin and psilocin - Mexican Psilocybe Cubensis. An adult mushroom that rains down spores.…
Better mental health in transgender people who started taking hormones as teenagers
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…
Update on psychedelic therapy drugs, a positive step in mental health care: experts
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…
Diversion File Suspends New Referrals Due To State-Wide Shortage of Mental Health Workers |…
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 says Bob Saget helped him with his mental health
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…
Tony Liu Column: To Tackle Youth Mental Health Problems, Change Billing | Chroniclers
This idea is echoed in a 2019 report from the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine which describes institutional barriers that can âlimit the adequate payment of social workers, gerontologists and…
COVID-19 and adaptation to mental health services
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 gubernatorial and Senate candidates address Iowa’s mental health
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…
How Psychedelic Drugs Can Be Used For Mental Health
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…
Colts gives gift to Riley Children’s Foundation to help expand mental health services –…
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…
VA cuts ribbon at $ 14 million in emergency care and mental health clinic
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…
Mental health, focus on PTSD from the roundtable in New York
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…
Injured San Antonio area veteran shares mental health story to help fellow struggling veterans while…
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…
Millions of people struggle with mental health while on vacation – WHIO TV 7 and WHIO Radio
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…
How Counselors Can Help Students With Their Mental Health
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…
Walpole Shooting Renews Questions About Police Role In Mental Health Crises | Local news
As authorities withhold more details, pending an investigation, into what prompted an NH State soldier to…
Mental health expert offers tips for dealing with holiday stress
(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…
State and local organizations tackle lack of mental health resources in OC
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…
Police officers in Troy and Rensselaer counties receive mental health awareness training
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,…
New families receive mental health support
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!-->…
Explosion of PTSD Covid Cases is a Mental Health Crisis in the Making | Rhiannon Lucy Cosslett
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,…
Survey Finds 70% of Workers Worried About Disclosing Their Mental Health Problem to Their Employer
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…
Why this 18-year-old demands better mental health care for “the lost year”
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…
John Humphrys – Mental health: a devious idea?
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,…
Vivid tributes to leader in mental health nursing after sudden death
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…
Mitchell native, advocate for mental health issues, says 988 suicide lifeline will be a game-changer
SIOUX FALLS, SD (KELO) - âIt's a disease of the mind, it's a chemical imbalance in your brain,â said Becky Scheig, who grew up in Mitchell and now lives in the Minneapolis area.
Scheig and her…
Research leads to series of short films exploring mental health in India
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…
Families and mental health professionals call for COVID-19 research
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…
Kaiser Permanente nurses and mental health staff to strike in solidarity with engineers on Friday
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.…
Panel offers solutions to Colorado’s youth mental health crisis
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,…
We can’t forget mental health in this nation’s abortion debate
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…
Australia launches center to transform treatment for mental health disorders
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…
Improving mental health outcomes with digital technologies
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…
Shorter days threaten mental health for some | Health
LA CROSSE, Wisconsin (WXOW) - With the clock ticking, the colder winter months ahead and the pandemic still…
Arizona Meets Students ‘And Educators’ Mental Health Needs With School-Based Programs…
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…
There is a blind spot in young adult mental health
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.…
As the holidays approach, Massachusetts faces a mental health crisis
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…
Depression, other mental health issues now considered high risk factors for severe COVID-19
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…
California law aims to strengthen access to mental health services
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.…
Mental Health Literacy – The New Indian Express
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…
Madras High Court Uses Rare Mental Health Clause To Cancel Police Officer Life | Chennai News
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…
Chance rapper opens up about mental health and his battle with PTSD
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 âbounceâ or âsuck it…
Interview with Dr Kojo Sarfo on sharing mental health information
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…