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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…
National survey of healthy women finds postpartum mental health not adequately addressed during…
Sage Therapeutics, Inc.'s "Check on Mom" ââProgram Provides Maternal Mental Health Resources for New and Future MomsPosted: October 26, 2021 at 8:30 a.m. EDT|Update: 21 minutes agoMIDDLETOWN, New Jersey,!-->!-->…
Here’s why you should let go
Sunday was a big day for me. I had to go to a party organized for my son's class to meet the other parents. It was nice to meet face to face and connect with other moms, but by the end of the party I was good to go.Socializing is…
Social Media “Emboldens” Stalkers to Take Action, Warns Expert | Mental Health
Social media acts as a "catalyst" for stalkers to act on delusional beliefs, warned England's most experienced clinician working with abusers.Frank Farnham, National Stalking Clinic clinical manager and consultant forensic psychiatrist,…
Great British Bake Off star Candice Brown details mental health issues
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Candice Brown explained how her ADHD diagnosis affected her mental health.…
How Mental Health Brands Market Amid COVID Burnout
Alma, three, who provides tools and support to her growing network of 2,000 therapists, says employer interest in finding new mental health education and programs is growing.
âBefore the pandemic you started to see some…
Tallmadge Police Reform Program Seeks to Address Mental Health Crises
A new pilot program in Tallmadge seeks to reduce the number of people with mental illness ending up in jail by giving police 24/7 access to social workers during 911 calls. If successful, the program could be expanded to the rest of Summit…
Eagles RT Lane Johnson announces return, talks mental health – CBS Philly
PHILADELPHIA (CBS) - The Eagles will recover their starting right tackle for the Week 7 game against the Las Vegas Raiders. On Monday morning, Lane Johnson announced on Twitter that he was excited to join the team after missing the past…
Op-Ed: Feeding Mental Health: We owe it to our children
The return to full classrooms has shed light on the mental health of our students. Conversations with peers inside schools focused on a series of serious concerns. Similar concerns are straining teachers and school staff across the…
How some students find mental health support when they return to school
Salt Lake Community College's Center for Health and Counseling lowers barriers to entry, including cost and availability of servicesNursing student Tamra Rachol took advantage of services provided by the Center for Health and Counseling at…
Breaking down barriers to mental health care in Lebanon – Lebanon
Hiyam Al Hujairi wears sunglasses to hide her tears as she listens to her daughter Rawan, 18, share her experience of battling mental health issues. Rawan's voice trembles as she recounts how she suffered at home due to troubled…
Access to mental health, use worse among low-income workers
The pandemic has not only strained our health care system, but has pushed an already failing mental health care system to the brink. Because many Americans struggle with stress, isolation, and mental health issues,…
Rooney and Neymar open up about their mental health issues
Usually for 90 minutes in a game or for a few hours in training, the daily worries of the world can be put on hold. The weight of balancing football and systemic change - Equalizer Soccer
Returning NWSL players must balance their…
How Princess Diana sparked conversations about mental health
When we look at the life led by the royal family, we are almost envious and to some extent reluctant. We want to have a life like theirs, to have the luxury they have, the recognition they get, we want to have it all. However, what is…
ВОЗ | Protecting the mental health of health workers: hope and resilience in Kazakhstan
The COVID-19 pandemic has had a major impact on people's mental health. Certain groups, including healthcare workers and other frontline workers, have been particularly affected.Timur Lesbekov is a cardiac surgeon who worked day and…
Access to mental health and psychosocial support services remains unequal for children and…
On World Mental Health Day, the agencies re-commit to their joint 10-year agenda to support the mental health and psychological well-being of children and adolescents across the continent.
BRAZZAVILLE / NAIROBI / DAKAR, October 10,…
Sunday is World Mental Health Day, agency for the homeless seeks to end stigma
PASADENA (CNS) - World Mental Health Day is Sunday and a local homelessness service agency is using the opportunity to highlight the need to de-stigmatize mental illness in the fight against homelessness.
Pasadena-based Union Station…
AbleTo announces commitment to prioritize mental health and take action on World Mental Health Day
AbleTo is joined by engagement partners and nonprofits including the National Alliance on Mental Illness of New York City (NAMI-NYC), Sanvello, the Chicago Bulls, American astronaut Scott Kelly, and NYC Health Business Leaders to help…
On the Front Line of Mental Health: Brenau Window
Written by Kathryne Davis, posted on Wednesday October 6th, 2021 Leave a comment
When Anjana…
Mental Illness Insurance Coverage Is A Must For Modern Employers
The prevalence of depression and anxiety in adults has skyrocketed since the start of the covid-19 pandemic, according to the most recent study from Mental Health America. Mental illness can affect anyone, regardless of their…
Inauguration of the new mental health center in Fairfield – The Vacaville Reporter
Tuesday marked an essentially symbolic but still crucial milestone as Solano County moves towards building a new residential mental health treatment center in Fairfield.
A groundbreaking ceremony was held at the county health and social…
Regarding the peak of mental and respiratory illnesses for nurses since the Covid-19
The number of sick days taken by nurses and medical visitors in England has risen by almost a fifth from pre-pandemic levels, according to a new analysis from the Royal College of Nursing.
Exposing…
Roscoe organization raises mental health awareness for first responders
ROSCOE, Ill. (WTVO) - The recent death of Illinois State Soldier Gerald Mason has sparked a conversation about the mental health of first responders.
First responders are one and a half times more likely to kill themselves. A…
Changes in the mental health status of the younger population during the pandemic – The…
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This article was written exclusively for The European Sting by Ms. Aida Marie Taveras Del Rosario, in her pre-internship to become a doctor, born and raised in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic. She is affiliated…
LIFE at RCIL offers advice for better mental health at work
Employers who view mental health treatment with the same urgency as physical health create a culture of openness and support for their employees. Feeling overwhelmed, anxious or irritable, depressed, unable to concentrate, having frequent…
Research on wandering thoughts may offer clues to mental health
Where does your mind go when you have free time? A study conducted by the University of Arizona and published in Scientific Reports may offer some clues, and the results reveal a surprising amount of our sanity.
78…
Physical Activity Can Improve Mental Health Disorders | Sports
Almost half of American adults will report having a mental health…
Mental Health Issues: How We Can Advocate For Mental Illness Awareness
Content of the article Not so long ago, a woman who had overcome a mental health crisis wrote a letter to a younger version of herself, detailing the challenges she would face. âYour grades will go down. You're…
What our wandering thoughts can teach us about mental health – sciencedaily
Where does your mind go when you have free time? A study conducted by the University of Arizona and published in Scientific Reports may offer some clues, and the results reveal a surprising amount of our sanity.
78 participants were…
Mental health is a timeless issue // L’Observateur
Friday marks the end of Suicide Prevention Awareness Month. At the end of September, The Observer encourages the tri-campus community and our readers to continue to advocate for mental health and support each other, especially as the…
England’s pioneering mental health program hits ceiling
October 2, 2021FFIFTEEN there is Richard Layard, an economist at the London School of Economics, prepared a pitch. âWe now have evidence-based psychological therapies,â he noted. But they were rarely…
A student raises awareness about mental health in the book “Work in Progress”
The de-stigmatization of mental health awareness has become increasingly important as diagnoses continue to arise globally, with 20.6% of American adults with mental illness. However, overcoming generations of shame surrounding the…
Kentucky among 20 states to receive funding for mental health
LEXINGTON, Ky. - The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) recently announced a $ 15 million award to Medicaid agencies in 20 states, including Kentucky, for planning grants that will support the expansion of medical services.…
What is needed to navigate the US mental health care crisis
The United States is experiencing an increasingly urgent mental health crisis. About one in five Americans suffered from mental illness from 2017 to 2018, and the pandemic has sparked even more feelings of anxiety, depression and…
New test could improve access to mental health support for healthcare professionals exhausted by…
ATLANTA, September 28, 2021 / PRNewswire / - Research presented today at AACC 2021 Annual Scientific Meeting and Clinical Labs Expo Shows New Test Could Identify Healthcare Professionals Experiencing High Levels of Stress and work-related…
It’s good to fight against mental health
By Lexi Masarweh | Editor-in-chief
For most of my life I have been dealing with mental health issues. Most of my friends know that I suffer from severe anxiety and depression, and I don't hesitate to do so.!-->!-->…