We’ve all had those days where productivity is just not in the cards. Whether it’s due to the culmination of a few rough days at the office or a can’t-miss schedule of... Read more »
Dr. Monica Faria, a Scottsdale addiction psychiatrist, wants to spend time with her patients: at least 30 minutes or more per appointment. In order to do that and to keep her practice... Read more »
There are thousands of mental health apps available on the app market, offering services including meditation, mood tracking, and counseling, among others. You would think such “health” and “well-being” apps—which often present... Read more »
Adobe Stock A recent letter released by three major health care groups stated emergency room mental health visits by youths ages 18 and under has increased 30-fold over the past decade. The... Read more »
Pierce County Council approved $30 million to fund behavioral health programs in the county on Aug. 22, 2023. David Montesino Staff photographer In December 2020, the Pierce County Council passed a one-tenth... Read more »
Amanda Bynes was spotted stepping out of her mental health facility for a shopping excursion in Orange County, Calif., last week. The former actress kept a low profile in a gray T-shirt... Read more »
More people in Greater Peoria and nationwide are beginning to broach the subject of mental health and the stigmas surrounding it. However, one demographic in particular continues to struggle. Not only are... Read more »
The Space Coast Health Foundation plans to use a $625,000 state grant to beef up mental health services in Brevard County. Most of the money will be used to cover the cost... Read more »
The corporate logo of the UnitedHealth Group appears on the side of one of their office buildings in Santa Ana, California, U.S., April 13, 2020. REUTERS/Mike Blake/File Photo Acquire Licensing Rights Summary... Read more »
The isolation of rural living, a stigma in asking for help and uncontrollable variables such as the weather and unforeseen costs create unique mental health challenges for agricultural workers nationwide, leading to... Read more »
When Alexi Pappas went to the Rio Olympics in 2016 representing Greece and set a national record in the 10,000-meter event, she felt on top of the world. But that feeling didn’t... Read more »
WARMING UP — Drew DeYarmon of Columbus warmed up for the Josh Merriman Foundation’s sixth-annual Golf Outing Saturday at the Steubenville Country Club and was among many competing in the tournament, which... Read more »
On July 1, the Hope Center took over the mobile-crisis contract for Pitkin County. When an in-person response is evaluated as necessary to a 988 mental health hotline call, the Hope Center... Read more »
DALLAS (CBSNewsTexas.com) – Three out of every four Texas children with depression don’t receive any mental health treatment, according to Mental Health America. Pair that with the severe shortage of mental health professionals... Read more »
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Fabio Azeredo earned a Ph.D. in psychology and practiced as a licensed supervising psychologist in Brazil for 29 years. Since moving to Minnesota two years ago, he has had to work as... Read more »
Maui County Mayor Richard Bissen Jr. visits a distribution center at Lahaina Crossing. A deadly wildfire destroyed the city of Lahaina, Maui. Deanne Fitzmaurice for NPR hide caption toggle caption Deanne Fitzmaurice... Read more »
In the face of the glaring lack of mental health awareness programmes in Africa’s biggest economy, Chenaniah Bamishile, a social entrepreneur is on a mission to make a difference. With unwavering dedication,... Read more »
The global estimation of people with mental health or substance use disorders is around one billion — yes, one billion. These statistics in no way capture the entire picture, though. Cultural stigma,... Read more »
Bethenny Frankel has been giving “Vanderpump Rules” star Rachel ‘Raquel’ Leviss a chance to tell her story this week on her podcast. In the three part series released this week, Leviss, 28,... Read more »
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Gymnast Simone Biles competes during the American Classic in Illinois on August 5.ALEX WROBLEWSKI (EFE) There’s no longer a taboo. There’s no more secrecy or stigma. Tennis star Carlos Alcaraz talks openly... Read more »
The phenomenon of loneliness, deeply rooted in evolution, serves as a painful reminder of the risk of isolation. A research examines the psychological and physical effects of loneliness, particularly in the elderly... Read more »
Seven years after voters approved a greater investment in mental health and substance abuse services for Oklahoma counties, the money finally is on the way. But advocates for criminal justice reform warn... Read more »
International student Evania Dai finds herself tossing in bed in the room she’s paying $470 per week for, because of the “broken windows”, “big rats” and “cockroaches”. The share house in Sydney... Read more »
BUDAPEST, Hungary — A year ago, Trey Hardee found himself alone in a hotel room, hitting rock bottom. Struggling to cope with the realities of life in the aftermath of a successful... Read more »
What is PhotoTherapy and therapeutic photography? Here we explore how photos can support wellbeing Recently, my favourite way to use Instagram is to share a post at the end of each month... Read more »
The U.S. Surgeon General’s 2023 Social Media and Youth Mental Health advisory outlines the latest scientific evidence regarding social media’s effects on youth mental health. The report recommends actions that policymakers, technology companies, parents and others... Read more »
HOLLAND TWP. — A local veteran is traveling across the state to bring awareness to mental health needs for veterans. And he’s doing so by foot. Travis Snyder, a United States Marine... Read more »
Since the pandemic, mental health resources have been amped up to serve Colorado’s youths San Juan Basin Public Health has been running a public awareness campaign to help reduce the stigma around... Read more »
Pius Baidoo listened to a speaker at the Dynamic Futures program at UMass Chan Medical School. Lane Turner/Globe Staff Over the past four weeks, students have met with addiction counselors, grief specialists,... Read more »
Oakland County Prosecutor Karen McDonald implores Oakland County Judge Kwame Rowe to sentence Ethan Crumbley to life without parole during closing statements on Friday, Aug. 18, 2023, in Pontiac, Mich. The Oakland... Read more »
Ways Books Impact Our Mental Health (Image credit – Freepik) In our fast-paced digital age, opening a book might feel like a small act of defiance – or a comforting balm. The... Read more »
MIAMI – The Miami-Dade County Jail serves as the largest psychiatric institution in Florida. It has as many beds for people with mental illnesses as all state civil and forensic mental health... Read more »
Dr. Matthew Husa is the Chief Medical Officer for UnitedHealthcare in ColoradoCourtesy photo When it comes to your child’s overall health, well-child visits are the perfect time to ensure your child’s holistic... Read more »
School shooter Ethan Crumbley returns to court Friday as experts continue to debate a crucial question regarding his potential punishment: Is he mentally ill? The defense says yes. The prosecution argues no.... Read more »
Mental health funding, TennCare coverage waiver are special session priorities Published 1:51 pm Thursday, August 17, 2023 BY JON STYF The Center Square When a special session on public safety begins Aug.... Read more »
Ukraine’s First Lady Olena Zelenska heads the country’s mental health campaign, called How Are You? She says the country is still overcoming the legacy of the Soviet era, when the government sometimes... Read more »
With the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) reporting that 1 in 5 adults grapple yearly with mental illness, the need for professional care is clear. Enter clinical mental health counselors, equipped... Read more »
Florida has experienced a significant increase in psychiatric crisis hospitalizations of children and teens in recent years, and an increase in those children being repeatedly hospitalized in the same year. The 2024... Read more »
Britney Spears has had the most troublesome life ever since she rose to fame. While she peaked in the world of music, her mental health suffered and she was put under conservatorship... Read more »
PRESS RELEASE Published August 17, 2023 Wreath making is the latest activity to be linked to mindfulness and helping people to cope with busy and stressful lifestyles Lancashire, England, United Kingdom –... Read more »
PRESS RELEASE Published August 17, 2023 Wreath making is the latest activity to be linked to mindfulness and helping people to cope with busy and stressful lifestyles Lancashire, England, United Kingdom –... Read more »
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Source: Susan-lu4esm/ Pixabay This past June, the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) released an exhaustive survey report on the mental health status of the lesbian, gay, and bisexual (LGB)... Read more »
Wheeling Township Town Hall is located at 1616 N. Arlington Heights Road, Arlington Heights. The initial levying of tax revenue for the new Wheeling Township 708 Mental Health Board is at risk... Read more »
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 for children... Read more »
Pueblo won’t have a “good grasp” on addressing homelessness until it figures out how to provide mental health treatment that could help stabilize people who are unhoused, Mayor Nick Gradisar said at... Read more »
There are thousands of mental health apps available on the app market, offering services including meditation, mood tracking and counselling, among others. You would think such “health” and “wellbeing” apps – which... Read more »
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3:57 PM | Tuesday, August 15, 2023 Brooklyn Center is considering joining a Hennepin County program providing mental health services during police calls. Through the program, paramedics and social workers respond to... Read more »