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TalkThru Announces Launch of AI Therapist Designed to Provide Mental Health Support
Miami, Florida–(Newsfile Corp. – July 10, 2023) – TalkThru, a leading online mental health application, is proud to announce the launch of its revolutionary AI Therapist. Designed to provide accessible…
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Teen-organized Glow Run raises $17,000 in support of mental health, Dylan Buckner
On July 7 at exactly 7 p.m. — or “7/7 @ 7” as advertised on the event’s promotional materials — nearly 200 local runners clad in glow stick necklaces, light-up…
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Living on a prayer? How attending worship can improve your physical and mental health.
Most health care professionals know they can’t fully assess patients’ health without looking at social determinants, the nonmedical factors that influence health outcomes. Income, housing, quality of schools, access to…
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‘Bed rotting’ is self-care, some insist, but mental health expert shares warnings about social media trend
Lounging in bed all day might seem lazy — but some Gen Z trend followers are now embracing it as a form of self-care. “Bed rotting” — the practice of…
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Why mental health providers say Medi-Cal’s latest reform may force them to cut services
Cynthia Garcia Williams was 30 years old and six months sober when the state let her bring her three kids home from foster care. She had been addicted to drugs…
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Mental Health Care for Older Adults | Business
Karen Faith LLC celebrates West Bloomfield ribbon cutting. Jewish social worker Karen Faith Gordon spent many years supporting Metro Detroit’s older adult population before launching her own endeavor, Karen Faith…
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Mass. city launches pilot mental health crisis response program
By Tréa Lavery masslive.com WORCESTER, Mass. — Worcester’s crisis co-response pilot program launches this week, sending mental health clinicians, case managers and peer educators alongside police to mental health and…
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Instant urine tests can examine mental and physical health among the old and young
Olive Diagnostics, which last year received a $7.3 million Seed round for its AI-powered real-time urine analysis device, has developed its flagship Olive KG 4.5 IoMT (Internet of Medical Things)…
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Vera French Community-Based Mental Health Services Now Available at The Center — Love in Action
DAVENPORT, IOWA (July 8, 2023) — The Vera French Community Mental Health Center (VF CMHC) and The Center — Love in Action are proud to announce that Vera French’s community-based…
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Philadelphia community tries to heal from trauma as shooter’s mental health comes into focus
An intersection near the scene of a fatal shooting spree is seen, Thursday, July 6, 2023, in Philadelphia. Matt Slocum AP PHILADELPHIA In the weeks before Kimbrady Carriker opened fire…
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MIDAS SHARE TIPS UPDATE: Boost for mental health firm Kooth
MIDAS SHARE TIPS UPDATE: Boost for mental health firm – Kooth offers free online support to those in need of help By Joanne Hart, Financial Mail on Sunday Published:…
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OKC police abandoned man in mental health crisis on roadside before fatal crash
There’s a small cement pad on the west side of N Sooner Road in Oklahoma City surrounded by overgrown grass and across the street from an abandoned pipeline operation. That’s…
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Need help in a mental health crisis? Why calling 911 might not be the best option.
If you are thinking of calling 911 for someone experiencing a mental health crisis, don’t – there are better options to get immediate help. For example: Your young adult son…
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What is somatic therapy? – Harvard Health
Trauma can register within our bodies on a cellular level. What that means to an individual — and how best to heal from serious traumas encountered in life — is…
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STEPHEN HEMELT — Safe Communities Initiative empowers mental health treatment and so much more – Orange Leader
STEPHEN HEMELT — Safe Communities Initiative empowers mental health treatment and so much more Published 12:16 am Saturday, July 8, 2023 Samaritan Counseling Center of Southeast Texas is looking to…
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Federal judge fines WA agency $100 million for mental health failures
The Mental Health Project is a Seattle Times initiative focused on covering mental and behavioral health issues. It is funded by Ballmer Group, a national organization focused on economic mobility…
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Vail Health to research emerging mental health treatments with new Behavioral Health Innovation Center
As Vail Health continues its expansion of behavioral health services and resources in Eagle County — including the pictured Precourt Healing Center — it is now adding research to its…
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Erie-area police agencies reflect on officers’ mental health — and where they can get help
On any given day, a police officer might find themselves responding to the worst day of someone’s life. A traffic accident. A mass shooting. A domestic incident. Depending on the…
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Haverhill Distributes $750,000 in Youth Activities and Mental Health Grants; Aim to Provide Opportunities
As part of its mission, WHAV provides information and resources targeting health and wellness, food insecurity, after-school programs, education and housing to residents of Greater Haverhill and the Merrimack Valley.…
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Death of pop icon sparks mental health discussion in China
Coco Lee was a household name in China. Pop singer Coco Lee’s death has shocked the Chinese-speaking world, and sparked discussions of mental health issues on China’s social media. Lee…
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Testimony continues on Robert Bowers’ mental health
BOB, GOOD AFTERNOON. GOOD AFTERNOON. WE’RE HEARING SOME POINTED QUESTIONS FROM BOTH SIDES FOR PROSECUTION WITNESSES. NOW ON HIS SECOND DAY OF TESTIMONY. THAT’S DOCTOR RYAN DARBY, WHO’S BACK ON…
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Interpersonal and Structural Stigma Toward Sexual Minority Youth Create Mental Health Challenges, Increased Suicide Risk
–CHOP researchers suggest more targeted intervention against discrimination, particularly in states with higher rates of structural stigma — PHILADELPHIA, July 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — Researchers from Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP)…
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Oklahoma City Police abandoned man in mental health crisis on roadside before fatal crash
Shirley Antwine’s son had been arrested by Oklahoma City police at least 15 times when she called for their help again in the summer of 2021. Though they previously had…
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Does religion benefit health? Faith may be the medicine you need
Dr. Phil McGraw and Dr. John Whyte Most health care professionals know they can’t fully assess patients’ health without looking at social determinants, the nonmedical factors that influence health outcomes.…
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Bucks County Approves Multi-Million Dollar Mental Health Diversion Center
The Bucks County Commissioners voted to approve the construction of a $16 million mental health diversion center. The Bucks County Administration Building. File photo. The Bucks County Commissioners voted Wednesday…
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Council Turns Backs on Chickens for Now; County Mental Health Board Makes Plea for Assistance
A variety of topics came up during Tuesday evening’s (July 5th) Danville City Council meeting. For the first time since a committee meeting in March, one of them was “should…
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Men’s Mental Health Awareness Month, Minority Mental Health Awareness Month
Last Updated on July 5, 2023 by BVN Prince James Story With July recognized as Minority Mental Health Awareness Month and June identified as Men’s Mental Health Awareness Month, these…
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Mental Health, Addiction and Opioid Summary Report now available
Tim Ominika, Anishinabek Nation Mental Health and Addiction Systems Specialist, spoke at the inaugural Mental Health and Opioid Addiction Summit that took place on May 24 and 25 in Sault…
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Cincinnati area kids in crisis wait on lists for mental health care
More than 2,000 children are on a waiting list for mental health help at one center alone in the Cincinnati area. The median time they’ll wait to be seen by…
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How hard is it for Cincinnati kids to get mental health help? 2,000 are waiting on 1 list
A fourth-grader works with a therapist at Best Point Education and Behavioral Health in Madisonville on June 13. The nonprofit has a long waiting list of kids in the region…
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Mental health is as important as physical health in your care plan
Why do we often neglect our mental health? Although the term contains the word “health,” we don’t always care for the health of our minds as well as we do…
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Black Men Are Shifting The Mental Health Narrative
Photo courtesy of Fernando Branch. by Anissa Durham Men are told to be tough. If they cry, they are labeled as crybabies. Black men are expected not to express their feelings.…
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How mindfulness meditation improves mental health
By Mayo Clinic News Network Updated: 1 hour ago Published: 2 hours ago During meditation, you focus your attention and eliminate the stream of jumbled thoughts that may be crowding…
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Five more firms throw support behind IADC mental health charter
Five more leading energy organisations have given their backing to a charter aimed at improving the mental health of thousands of North Sea workers. Aker Solutions, Expro, Ithaca Energy, Proserv…
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Mental health treatment offered as part of changes to duty disability benefits, but some think it’s not enough
MINNEAPOLIS — This month, changes go into effect impacting first responders who leave the profession using something called duty disability. That can range from a physical injury to PTSD. A…
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Aberdeen mental health advocates speak out on Lewis Capaldi
When Lewis Capaldi could no longer sing at his Glastonbury concert last month, he got a little help from some friends. Visibly affected by the Tourette’s that has recently kept…
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Dad Asks If Parents Today Are ‘Better Than Our Parents’ Amidst Kids’ Mental Health Crisis
A father went to Reddit seeking answers to a question that has been on his mind for quite some time. He wrote into the subreddit r/parenting, wondering about the differences…
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The Powerful Benefits of Photography for Mental and Physical Health
Photography is not just about capturing beautiful images; it is a powerful tool that can positively impact our mental and physical well-being. Whether you are an amateur or a seasoned…
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Virtual assistant company Virtalent launches 24/7 mental health support
Virtalent, a virtual assistant company in the UK offering PA support and marketing services, among other things, has recently launched a health and well-being programme to continue to support busy…
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Washington is targeting social media to protect kids’ mental health
In a polarized Congress, a rare bipartisan accord is being forged to protect young people’s mental health with a slew of bills aimed at regulating technology companies. Lawmakers’ growing efforts…
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Parents believe children’s mental health affected by social media
The Ricks family makes conversations about emotions and mental health a regular part of their day. As their kids grow and begin to explore social media, the couple is confident…
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America faces a mental health crisis. Philanthropy can help solve it
With 1 in 5 U.S. adults living with some degree of mental illness, millions of families across the country are touched by this issue. But a lack of mental health…
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Wyoming groups aim to tackle youth mental health
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Wyoming and the Boys and Girls Clubs Wyoming Alliance are partnering to address youth mental health in clubs across the state. The two organizations announced…
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Hansen Foundation, High Plains Mental Health Center partner for scholarship program
HPMHC She saw the needs and wanted to better serve her community. But without financial assistance, Meriah Escarcega said she would not have been able to go back to school…
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July is Minority Mental Health Awareness Month, plus it’s HOT so we’ve got some tips for staying heart healthy in the heat!
Staying active this summer as a family Be a role model for an active lifestyle. Start moving more yourself and find ways to be active together as a family. Physical…
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Hope Survey results shed light on mental health and SUD in Copper Country | News, Sports, Jobs
Courtesy graphic Courtesy graphic Courtesy graphic HOUGHTON — The results of the Hope Survey, conducted in the Copper Country earlier this year, were released on Wednesday. The results were presented…
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NAMI Honors Bebe Moore Campbell National Minority Mental Health Awareness Month, Highlights Vital Support and Education Efforts
ARLINGTON, Va., June 30, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — This July, the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) honors the legacy of Bebe Moore Campbell, a trailblazer who tore down barriers to…
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Newsom Is Proposing a Boost in Mental Health Funding. Why Children’s Advocates Are Worried
Come March, California voters will get the chance to weigh in on sweeping changes proposed by Gov. Gavin Newsom to the state’s mental health funding system — including a $4.68…
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92,000 Pennsylvania Students Sought Help Addressing Mental Health Last Year
This article was originally published in Pennsylvania Capital-Star. Thousands of students in Pennsylvania have reached out for help to address their mental health during the 2022-2023 school year, according to…
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Family of Dallas ISD teacher killed by DeSoto police believes ‘broken’ mental health system failed him
PREVIOUS COVERAGE: Dash cam video, new details released in case of Dallas ISD teacher fatally shot in DeSoto DeSoto police had two previous encounters with Nunez this month. Last Sunday,…
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