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Gavin Newsom’s $4.7 billion mental health reform plan lacks rationale, report says
As Gov. Gavin Newsom attempts to rally support for the $4.7 billion mental health plan he wants to place before voters next year, the California Analyst’s Office is raising concerns…
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The 9 Best Anxiety Journals, According to an Expert
There is no shortage of research on the mental and emotional benefits of journaling. When researching the benefits of journaling, it doesn’t take long to begin asking the question: why aren’t…
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Can a Relationship Work After Cheating? 11 Ways to Thrive Post Infidelity
Infidelity is a painful betrayal that can shatter the trust and foundation of any relationship. The revelation of a romantic affair can not only inflict heartache and anger upon the…
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Mental Health ‘Beyond Our Borders’
In 2022, four UHD professors received Fulbright Scholar Awards, earning the University the “Fulbright U.S. Scholar Program Top Producing Institution” designation for the 2022-2023 academic year. We’ve followed up with…
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Wondering how to take care of your mental health? Check out this guide to prioritizing mental well-being
Toshiro Agarwal • Updated: 1 hour ago • FollowIn today’s fast-paced world, it’s easy to overlook our mental health amidst the constant hustle and bustle of daily life. But just…
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The Pupil of the Eye: A Cosmic Hole to Unleash Black Girl Magic
Little Girl: And me, I imagine myself a giantess, so tall I rise above the canopy of any atmosphere like helium. I’m so light but have been trapped underground —…
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What does mindfulness look like for Homewood kids?
Mindfulness training in Homewood centered on school-aged youth, their parents and educators? That sounds intriguing. We hear about mindfulness practices adopted in various corporate spaces, but there’s little evidence that…
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Rick Rubin | How to unleash creativity: Rick Rubin shares tips in his self-help book ‘The Creative Act’ dws
Music producer Rick Rubin, the mastermind behind the Beastie Boys, was involved with Johnny Cash’s comeback and produced for the world’s top stars. His self-help book “The Creative Act” offers…
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Mindful of Our Planet – Recommend
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Reflecting on 20 Years of Sobriety: Khalil Rafati’s Remarkable Journey from Addiction to Empowering Others
In a world where success stories often seem reserved for those born into privilege or armed with Ivy League college degrees, Khalil Rafati’s transformative journey from a homeless heroin addict…
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Boston doctor discusses pandemic’s impact on teen girls’ mental health
Boston psychiatrist discusses pandemic’s impact on teenage girls’ mental health Updated: 6:19 PM EDT Jul 13, 2023 Hide Transcript Show Transcript NEWSCENTER 5 AT 530. ALL RIGHT. THERE’S NEW EVIDENCE…
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Bipartisan meeting of governors addresses mental health, disaster response, worker training
1/3 New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy, chair of the National Governors Association, speaks at the annual NGA summer meeting at the Hard Rock Hotel in Atlantic City, N.J. on Thursday.…
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How to overcome repetitive negative thinking through meditation
Do you ever find yourself caught in a cycle of negative thoughts? Maybe you ruminate on past mistakes, worry excessively about the future, or imagine worst-case scenarios? Do you sometimes…
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10 Shows to Uplift Your Mood When You’re Down – Black Girl Nerds
Life is hard, plain and simple. Yet, television is one of the greatest sources of relief when life feels unbearable. While it’s tempting to wrap yourself up in a blanket…
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Mental health and jails: NC murder suspect Devalos Perkins
Illustration depicting 37-year-old Devalos Perkins in the Mecklenburg County Detention Center. In jail, he’s in purgatory. In his mind, he’s in hell, mental health evaluations show. Rachel Handley rhandley@mcclatchy.com Dr.…
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4 Ways to Get Your Children Interested in Self-Care
Self-care is an important practice to ensure that you get into the habit of taking care of yourself. If you want to teach your kids about self-care while they’re still…
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Tips for managing post-PCS stress | Article
On average, military families move every three years, which is about four times more often than civilian families. Using healthy coping skills during times of transition is key to reducing…
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Meeting youth mental health needs remains a priority – and challenge – for NH providers
Mental health services for children and teens continue to be a pressing need in New Hampshire in the wake of the pandemic, according to providers and advocates who spoke at…
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Cambria citizens keep an eye out for development they believe is detrimental to their water supply | News | San Luis Obispo
Since 2016, Christine Heinrichs has watched for new development in Cambria, challenging any project that she believes might aggravate one of the town’s scarcest resources. “I just kind of watchdog…
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Youth Risk Behaviour Survey reports poor mental health
More than a third of Vermont high school students and one-fifth of middle school students have reported recently experiencing poor mental health, according to a recent survey. LGBTQ+, students of…
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To Offset Obesity Risk, You Can Try Conscious Eating Habits
Share on PinterestA study looks at how eating habits can offset risk factors for obesity. Iryna Auhustsinovich/Stocksy A new study finds that people who are at higher risk for developing…
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New study shows the top healthcare issue in rural America is mental health and addiction – NKyTribune
By Liz CareyThe Daily Yonder For the first time in 20 years, mental health and addiction are more pressing health concerns than getting access to basic healthcare, according to a…
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What Mental Health Issues Can Mindfulness Help With?
The role of mindfulness meditation in healthcare was once a topic of debate among clinicians. However, the increased demand for online solutions in behavioral health, particularly highlighted during the pandemic,…
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‘No one really got to say goodbye:’ A grieving Summit County faces mental health fallout of 18-year-old’s shooting
Two friends of recent Summit High School graduate Charlie Foster, who was shot and killed by police, crouch at his memorial in Summit Cove on Wednesday, July 12.Robert Tann/Summit Daily…
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Huw Edwards named as BBC presenter at centre of allegations – as it happened | BBC
Huw Edwards named as BBC presenter at centre of allegations Huw Edwards has been named by his wife, Vicky Flind, as the BBC presenter facing allegations over payments for sexually…
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What I see in various generations’ approach to mental health
Parkinson’s is an impactful disease that comes with a lot of challenges. As such, it probably isn’t a surprise to most that many Parkinson’s patients struggle with mental health at…
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Tri-Cities mental health counselor charged with killing his counselor girlfriend
A Tri-Cities counselor who specialized in treating patients suffering from PTSD, trauma and anxiety is charged with strangling to death his longtime counselor girlfriend. Michael Thomas Smith, 38, is charged…
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New Ohio law requires coaches to get mental health training to help student athletes: ‘Support our kids’
This story discusses suicide. If you or someone you know is having thoughts of suicide, please contact the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline at 988 or 1-800-273-TALK (8255). A new law in Ohio,…
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Check out these 5 spectacular, unique Door County homes and help improve mental health care
Park’s Pearl, a quaint brick home built in 1911 in Sturgeon Bay, is part of this year’s Door County Medical Center House & Garden Walk on July 25. DOOR COUNTY…
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Baseball players are staying mindful on the diamond with barefoot walks in the grass
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Shoes off and dropped near the visitor’s dugout in San Francisco, Christian Walker begins his barefoot stroll through the perfectly manicured grass and makes his way…
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A New Fund Aims to Preserve Affordable Housing in Wake County, But Even Mission-Based Landlords Struggle to Keep Rents Low
When it comes to affordable housing in the Triangle, even mission-driven developers like CASA can struggle to keep rents low. The Raleigh-based nonprofit has a goal to provide vulnerable people…
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How social media is affecting your mental health | news
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Variety of Rehabilitations Capture Annual Journal of Tax Credits HTC Awards
A former school, tobacco factory, county jail and trolley car rail yard were all transformed into vibrant 21st-century properties thanks to equity from historic tax credits (HTCs), earning the developments…
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Virginia’s Mental Health Hotline One Year Later
In this year’s primary elections, the biggest spenders were Dominion Energy and Clean Virginia, which contributed over $12 million combined to campaigns this election cycle. The $5.2 million in funding…
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Young colon cancer patient faces ‘devastating’ diagnosis
Melisa Valenzuela has always been a competitor. Growing up in East Los Angeles, she sought out the toughest challenges. “Especially basketball,” she said, recalling her school days. Playing with other…
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Funds approved for $11M Johnson County, JMH mental health building
A digital rendering of the planned Johnson Memorial Behavioral Psychology building that will be attached to the west side of Johnson Memorial Hospital. Render provided by Johnson County County elected…
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The Benefits of Mindfulness Practices and How they Enhance Your Relationship
To have a healthy and fulfilling relationship, you must be willing to put in the effort on a daily basis. Each partner ought to put in a conscious effort to…
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UNC Health, Wake County fail to reach agreement at WakeBrook
The Wake County Justice Center in downtown Raleigh. Scott Sharpe ssharpe@newsobserver.com Services at WakeBrook Behavioral Health, which provides mental health care and substance use treatment for thousands of people, could…
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Microsoft Entra expands into Security Service Edge and Azure AD becomes Microsoft Entra ID
A year ago when we announced the Microsoft Entra product family, we asked what the world could achieve if we had trust in every digital experience and interaction.1 This question…
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Scientists Uncover Startling Impacts of Excessive YouTube on Loneliness and Mental Health
Researchers have found a link between frequent YouTube use and increased levels of loneliness, anxiety, and depression, especially in users under 29 years old who watch content about others’ lives.…
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Three mindfulness and meditation techniques that could help you manage work stress
It’s 10:45am on a Tuesday, and you are arriving late to work. You’ve just been to the dentist who berated you for grinding your teeth – she says this is…
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Read an Experience With Julia Cameron’s ‘The Artist’s Way’
My “morning pages” journal – an essential item for anyone embarking upon “The Artist’s Way” journey. (Credit: Candice Helfand-Rogers) “What if the cure for cancer is trapped inside the mind…
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Mental health respite facilities are filling care gaps in over a dozen states
If you or someone you know may be experiencing a mental health crisis, contact the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline by dialing “988,” or the Crisis Text Line by texting…
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The Pandemic Hurt Teens. How Can We Help Them Recover?
Coming of age in the pandemic has been rough on a generation of teens. Many forces converged with normal developmental processes to create a perfect psychological storm: pre-existing mental health…
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Opioid settlement dollars will strengthen community mental health response to opioid use disorders
SUDs were a topic of discussion at the June 2023 CMHAM conference.If she had been offered a medication blocker such as Vivitrol when in jail, Ashley Markovich says she most…
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TalkThru is Launching AI Therapist to Help People with Mental Health at Affordable Price
TalkThru is Launching AI Therapist to Help People with Mental Health at Affordable Price Florida – July 10, 2023 — TalkThru, a leading online mental health application, is proud to…
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Alteryx Fuels Finance Transformation with Decision Intelligence and Intelligent Automation Leveraging the Power of AWS
Alteryx Analytics Automation powered by AWS allows CFOs to modernize financial processes with new technologies and automated self-service analytics in the cloud IRVINE, Calif., July 10, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — Alteryx,…
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Lack of mental health treatment resources can land children in NC’s troubled child welfare system | WFAE 90.7
In March 2022, John called the police to his home in Mecklenburg County because his 16-year-old son Paul was experiencing a violent behavioral health episode. John and his wife began…
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Be Mindful in Practice Management
So many factors are in play in running a practice and serving clients. And a session at the 2023 NTSA Summit focused on one fundamental to doing both effectively: mental…
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Workers urged to focus on mental health by ARE U Motivated of G’ville
Sarah Livingstone believes mental health leads to productivity and success, which is why she created a company that helps employers and employees work together in harmony. Livingstone, 39, founder and…