If you live in the developed world like I do you enjoy certain advantages that a lot of people in other places do not: electricity, running water, plentiful food and clothing—and particularly... Read more »
Have you been seeing lime green ribbons tied to trees this month? Those would be in honor of Mental Health Awareness Month. Mental Health Awareness Month (MHA) was first observed in the... Read more »
The Baha’i writings emphatically state that mental health struggles are separate from the life of the soul: “The soul of man is exalted above and is independent of all infirmities of the... Read more »
As Baha’is, we strive to raise our children to know and love God and contribute to the advancement of a better world. What does that look like in practice? There are many... Read more »
Thirteen years ago, I came home sobbing from the latest misogynoir, exclusion, and isolation I experienced at my high school. I expected to seek consolation from my mother, but was surprised when... Read more »
When we experience the different types of social support, we feel close to and cared for by our community. In contrast, as noted in chapter 11 of “Health Promotion in Health Care... Read more »
Shoghi Effendi, the Guardian of the Baha’i Faith, stated that the Baha’i community “should feel it to be its first and inescapable obligation to nurture, encourage, and safeguard every minority belonging to... Read more »
Lindsay Oberleitner, PhD, Education Director at SimplePractice In the current digital landscape, the impact of social media on youth mental health is becoming an increasingly pressing concern. Dr. Vivek Murthy, the U.S. Surgeon General, recently issued... Read more »
Greene County’s jail is set to become one of five in the state to offer mental health treatment to inmates who need to be restored to competency before standing trial, part of... Read more »
Editor’s note: This story was originally published by Mountain State Spotlight. Get stories like this delivered to your email inbox once a week; sign up for the free newsletter at mountainstatespotlight.org/newsletter. By... Read more »
Estimated read time: 4-5 minutes SALT LAKE CITY — Waking up to heavy rain on Monday morning, Christena Huntsman Durham knew it was a message from her late sister, Kathleen Huntsman, who... Read more »
Schools and Wyoming’s students may get some mental health help when the Legislature meets next year. But what that could look like is still unclear as lawmakers continue to mull state action... Read more »
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click to enlarge While I believe that everyone should have the experience of living with the little monsters we call kittens, what some overlook are the joys of living with a senior... Read more »
For a man who died in 1890, Vincent van Gogh seemed remarkably au fait with 21st-century parlance. Asked why he had cut off his left ear, the artist replied that this was... Read more »
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – While Alabama lawmakers have increased funding for mental health initiatives in recent years, state health experts and lawmakers say their resources to address mental illness are still spread too... Read more »
Americans statistically deal with mental illness/disorder more than any other high-income nation in the world. Almost one in four adults in the United States suffers from a mental illness of some kind,... Read more »
(© dizain – stock.adobe.com) Dear EarthTalk: Are there any proven links between exposure to pollution and mental health problems? – John C., Scranton, PA Mental health and environment are two issues often... Read more »
Steve Marcus Sheriff Kevin McMahill responds to a question about the Oct. 1, 2017 mass shooting during an interview at Metro Police Headquarters Thursday, Sept. 21, 2023. By Casey Harrison (contact) Sunday, Oct.... Read more »
It has long been claimed that regularly eating ultra-processed foods – packaged products that contain lots of fat, sugar, salt and additives – can raise the risk of cancer, heart disease and... Read more »
Tara Carolan, case manager for Safe Talk for Teens, describes the services and goals her office in Reno provides for those in need of counseling Sept. 27, 2023.Photo by Jessica Garcia. Families... Read more »
September is Suicide Awareness month, and Nevis High School students have been learning about resources available to help, including dialing or texting 988. Professionals from Stellher Human Services and Lake Country Associates... Read more »
Community gardens can be a catalyst for healthier individuals, according to a study from the University of Colorado Boulder. As the first randomized and controlled trial of community gardening, the study found... Read more »
Casting a line could reel in a lot more than the catch of the day. A recent study has shown that men who enjoy fishing as a hobby may have better mental... Read more »
There’s plenty of bad days in Courtroom 1 of the Manchester Court House – but on this day, on the table where defendants wait nervously for a stern, black-robed judge to tell... Read more »
Work stress can play havoc with men’s heart health especially when the stressful working conditions are not matched with suitable compensation, says a new study published in the journal Circulation: Cardiovascular Quality... Read more »
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To close Suicide Prevention and Awareness Month, the Veterans Assistance Commission of Will County is hosting a family friendly resource fair. VetFest 2023 will be held from noon to 4 p.m. Saturday... Read more »
Silent walking or walking solo without any distraction is gaining popularity after TikTok creator Mady Maio talked about it on social media sharing her own experience of embracing mindfulness and movement following... Read more »
“When you need help for your family or child, we’ve found that it’s hard to find a Spanish-speaking clinician in Rhode Island,” said Jayashree Nimmagadda, a professor of social work at RIC... Read more »
The Prince and Princes of Wales welcomed Apple’s CEO, Tim Cook, to Windsor Castle yesterday to discuss ‘the environment, mental health, and other issues’. Cook, who took over as the boss of the... Read more »
Anjila Sultan, pictured in front of the Old City of Taiz, is a mental-health researcher in Yemen.Credit: Dr Anjila Sultan Science in conflict zones Field researchers in conflict zones often face significant... Read more »
Mindfulness-Based Behavioral Health Rehabilitation Market The Mindfulness-Based Behavioral Health Rehabilitation Market research report provides a detailed picture of the market by way of study, synthesis, and summation of data from multiple sources.... Read more »
Mental Health Quality Standards – Easy Read version Introduction To make mental health services and care better, the Scottish Government has made a new set of mental health standards. These standards set... Read more »
SPRINGFIELD, Ore. — A grieving mother is sharing her story about the suicide of her young daughter, hoping to raise awareness about mental health, and reduce the stigma that comes with suicide. ... Read more »
MIMH Associate Director Rachel Kryah is leading a project with the Missouri Department of Mental Health and Missouri Behavioral Health Council to help raise awareness and guide treatment of individuals who experience... Read more »
Board members and institutional representatives convene for a meeting of the Iowa Board of Regents at the University of Iowa in Iowa City, Iowa on Wednesday, Sept. 27, 2023. (Nick Rohlman/The Gazette)... Read more »
Arizona’s mental health system continues to have problems, but it’s come a long way since the days when people with debilitating mental illnesses were left to fend for themselves in filthy boarding... Read more »
Being, a Delaware-based startup, is on a mission to scale its mental health app, which aims to help users create a map of their concerns to better navigate their everyday issues. The... Read more »
The girls have known each other since preschool and banded together to create the Jaguar Zen Den after noticing students struggling with their mental health. VACAVILLE, Calif. — A Vacaville Girl Scout... Read more »
The audience listens to Mikaela Shiffrin during her question and answer session Tuesday with the Education Foundation of Eagle County at the Westin Riverfront Resort and Spa in Avon.Chris Dillmann/Vail Daily Olympic... Read more »
Nick Chu is sworn in, after being appointed to the new Probate Court No. 2 (Provided by Nick Chu) Think of the most shockingly brutal and random attacks you’ve ever read about,... Read more »
Dr. Alexis Travis is the assistant provost and executive director of University Health and Wellbeing. The division brings together 11 departments focused on supporting faculty, staff and student health and wellbeing. ... Read more »
Nearly 9 out 10 Californians say America is in the midst of a mental health crisis, according to a sprawling new statewide survey of Golden State residents who also express lingering concerns... Read more »
Under international law, apartheid is defined as a system of legalized racial segregation that originated in South Africa. But a growing consensus among international experts, officials and activists says apartheid can also... Read more »
OTHELLO — The Columbia Basin Health Association is the recipient of a $500,000 grant designed to help children and teens who need behavioral health care to get it more quickly. The CBHA... Read more »
Share this post or save for later TOPEKA — Mental health advocates are once again brainstorming ways to approach the Kansas Legislature about the state’s growing homelessness problem. Kansas cities and local... Read more »
YPSILANTI, Mich., Sept. 26, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — Eastern Michigan University is working to improve the mental health of college students with a new visual podcast, “Enlighten U.” The first episode aired Sept.... Read more »
Source: black salmon / Freepik “I’ve had a terrible day.” These were Petra’s first words to me when we spoke on the phone. Petra is a longstanding friend, so I didn’t rush... Read more »
Self-improvement starts with simple changes you can easily implement in your life. Trying to make too many changes all at once is unlikely to be sustainable. When it comes to self-improvement, a... Read more »
Patti Triebel-Leeds retired during the summer, but her passion for mental health service will never leave her. Long before she reached this summer’s retirement, Patti Triebel-Leeds knew the need for mental health... Read more »