Emergency Departments frequently handle the intake of patients with mental health care needs. In today’s mental health crisis, there is a widespread shortage of beds to handle certain populations. Patients may languish... Read more »
From left, Jeremy Darman, deputy commissioner, Office of Mental Health; Suzanne Lavigne, director of community services, Franklin County; Jonathan Carman, district director for U.S. Rep. Elise Stefanik; Assemblyman Billy Jones; Citizen Advocates... Read more »
DECATUR — Chris Amero started worrying about his client’s mental fitness shortly after taking on the case in late August. His client, Ricardo Q. Holloway — known around the Amero law office... Read more »
As women, we often prioritize taking care of others before taking care of ourselves. We juggle multiple roles and responsibilities, from being a caregiver to a partner, parent, and friend, to pursuing... Read more »
In today’s fast-paced world, stress has become an inevitable part of our lives. Long working hours, tight deadlines, and a constant need to stay ahead of the competition can take a toll... Read more »
OnPoint staff and community leaders cut the ribbon to the organization’s new facility. During OnPoint’s open house, it was difficult for executive director Mark Witte to walk through the building. Every few... Read more »
In four months, the gavel will fall, and the state’s first CARE Courts will be in session. Seven counties opted for an Oct. 1 rollout of the law that orders each county... Read more »
By JULIE CARLE BG Independent News When it comes to mental health services in Wood County, residents have access to everything from prevention, promotion and intervention to treatment and recovery. A recent... Read more »
Mental health awareness has become increasingly important in recent years as we recognize the impact that mental health has on our overall well-being. Mental health affects not only our emotional state but... Read more »
Source: Andrew Rybalko Shutterstock May is Mental Health Awareness Month and companies are expected to provide more support than ever before. A growing number of organizations are offering their employees machine-based mental... Read more »
These days when we hear “pandemic,” we usually think of COVID 19, but there has been a largely unattended to pandemic simmering in the United States for decades — our mental health... Read more »
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Basking Ridge, N.J.: To Voicer Jonathan Kleid: I totally agree with you. I think a majority of the country doesn’t think mental illness is a real thing or a real illness. It... Read more »
ByZarafshan Shiraz, Delhi Currently on a world tour promoting his latest album D-Day, K-Pop band BTS’ rapper, producer and songwriter – Suga aka Min Yoongi opened up about depression and sang of... Read more »
Alabama State University senior Diamond Richard is making great strides toward achieving her goal of entering medical school and becoming an OB-GYN physician. But it hasn’t been easy because of the mental... Read more »
Like it or not, we can’t get away from our own self. I am always with me, and you are always with you. I suspect many people seldom give this any thought.... Read more »
The Defense Department on Friday signed the Brandon Act, which aims to improve how service members receive mental health care, the start of what advocates say is a long-delayed process to implement... Read more »
When Ayla started the ninth grade this school year at Acton-Boxborough Regional High School, she felt a bit overwhelmed. She was in a new building, with new teachers, classes and peers. “It... Read more »
How LB626 died in the Nebraska Legislature; Voter’s Guide for upcoming Lincoln City General Election; Nebraska volleyball’s Memorial Stadium sellout leaves leaders ‘blown away.’ The rollout in January of a new payment portal... Read more »
Two troubling incidents in Paterson — an imam stabbed during a prayer service and the smearing of feces on the letters “Allah” in a school sign — have sparked conversations about mental... Read more »
BETHESDA, Md. — Eating disorders are serious and often fatal illnesses associated with severe disturbances in people’s eating behaviors, thoughts, and emotions. Research has found that delaying treatment results in poorer outcomes for... Read more »
Source: fabiocamandona2/bigstock The delivery of health care services overall during the past three years of the coronavirus pandemic has presented an enormous challenge for providers and patients, necessitating adaptations to the delivery... Read more »