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Behavioral health experts stress importance of gun safety

Winona Daily News | 2021-12-28, 23:52

LA CROSSE — In recent weeks, a series of threats against Coulee Region schools materialized, leading one to close for a day and others to increase police presence on the premises. Thankfully, no acts of violence have followed — but after the shooting at a

The job program helping young people find careers they love

Saxon left school to save his mental health. Getting into the workforce could have been overwhelming without access to this unique support service. ...

New Medicaid Option Promotes Enhanced Mental Health, Substance Use Crisis Care (CMS - Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services)

Public Technologies | 2021-12-28, 22:55

) The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), through the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), is working with states to promote access to Medicaid services for people with mental health and substance use disorder (SUD) crises. Authorized

What do we really know about Trey Lance and if he's ready as 49ers' QB?

Hastings Tribune | 2021-12-28, 22:24

SANTA CLARA, Calif.Don't be fooled by anyone who claims to know how Trey Lance's rookie season has gone or where it's going. It is a mystery, just the way the 49ers intended it to be. Well, at least up until the current point, where Jimmy Garoppolo's thumb

Column: Virus finds its way into the NFL playoff picture

The North Platte Telegraph | 2021-12-28, 22:21

By TIM DAHLBERG - AP Sports Columnist The Las Vegas Raiders were feeling pretty good about themselves after beating Denver on Sunday to keep their playoff hopes intact. In a city built on losers they were suddenly looking a lot like winners, thanks to a

Kidman opens up about mental health 

The Daily Mail | 2021-12-28, 22:12

Nicole Kidman says she was suffering from depression and felt like she was 'not in her own body' while playing the role of writer Virginia Woolf in the drama The Hours. The Australian actor, 54, portrayed the tormented author who was struggling with her own

Stricter Canadian rules complicate NHL push through pandemic

Hastings Tribune | 2021-12-28, 21:54

Sixteen months after choosing Canada as the safest place to complete its season, the NHL now faces a series of hurdles north of the border that complicate its bid to power through the pandemic all over again. The NFL and NBA can swiftly move to adopt shorter

A hectic year for health

Cortland Standard | 2021-12-28, 20:36

The coronavirus pandemic has been at the forefront of health-related news for the past 19 months, but it’s not the only newsworthy health event Cortland County has seen in 2021. These are among the top health-related stories of 2021: COVID-19 At the beginning

Can screen time make children depressed? It may depend how long they watch, study says

Sacramento Bee | 2021-12-28, 20:10

How long should your children spend watching TV or playing video games before it starts impacting their mental health? ...

New Medicaid Option Promotes Enhanced Mental Health, Substance Use Crisis Care (US Department of Health & Human Services)

Public Technologies | 2021-12-28, 20:06

) Additional Funding Available for State Mobile Crisis Intervention Services The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), through the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), is working with states to promote access to Medicaid services for

Attorneys reviewing judge’s order on prison staffing, care

The Associated Press | 2021-12-28, 19:39

MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) — Attorneys for inmates say they are reviewing a that extended a deadline for Alabama to increase prison staffing but also ordered other changes to the care of inmates with mental illnesses. U.S. District Judge Myron Thompson on Monday

5 Ways to Improve Your Mental Health

TheNewsHOOK | 2021-12-28, 19:19

5 Ways to Improve Your Mental Health ...

Mental health services needed more than ever - opinion

The Jerusalem Post | 2021-12-28, 19:18

Mental health

Officials: Surgeon general validates Children’s Hospital funding

The Journal Record | 2021-12-28, 19:10

Rising alarm expressed this month by U.S. Surgeon General Vivek Murthy about the mental health of children across the country validated a plan to invest in the Oklahoma Children’s Hospital, state officials said. ...

Up all night?

The Telegraph India | 2021-12-28, 19:00

Sleep — both its quantity and its quality — is one of the most frequently discussed health topics. And the pandemic seems to have only made things worse, even for those who were previously “good” sleepers. Remote work gave many people more hours in the day for

Frustrated, exhausted, scared: Omicron exacerbates pandemic mental health concerns

Brownwood Bulletin | 2021-12-28, 18:30

For mental health support related to COVID-19, call the state’s 24/7 toll-free support line at 833-986-1919 or text “COVID” to 832-479-2135. You can also reach a trained crisis counselor through the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline by

Calming anxiety: How to respond when worry takes over

The Jamestown Sun | 2021-12-28, 18:24

Worry is a normal part of life. However, worrying can easily become overwhelming and reach a point where it does more harm than good, leading to a medical condition called anxiety disorder. Health researchers have discovered that 1 in 3 Americans will have an

Lindsey Vonn: I’m here to help for mental health, ski advice

Federal News Radio | 2021-12-28, 18:06

EDITOR’S NOTE: Lindsey Vonn is the most successful female ski racer of all time with 82 career World Cup victories. She also won the downhill at the Vancouver Olympics in 2010 and has two other Olympic medals. “Rise: My Story,” her new memoir, will be

Tampa Bay Lightning Recognizes Chapters Health System with Lightning Community Hero Award

Victoria Advocate | 2021-12-28, 18:06

TAMPA, Fla., Dec. 28, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --�The Tampa Bay Lightning named Chapters Health System a recipient of the Lightning Community Hero Award. The Lightning Community Heroes Program, the signature philanthropic initiative of the Lightning Foundation,

Form habits instead of resolutions for the new year

News-Press Now | 2021-12-28, 17:51

The holiday season is associated with indulging in sweet treats and family feasts, which can create stress when trying to form New Year's resolutions before the beginning of the year. “Since it is the holidays I tell people it is all about moderation,” said

Federal judge rips mental health care in prisons

The Journal Record | 2021-12-28, 17:39

A federal judge who previously ruled

Researchers: Michigan communities need more mental health support

Detroit Metro Times | 2021-12-28, 17:30

Pockets of Michigan have limited or no access to mental health providers, and a new pilot program aims to change it. The Wayne State University College of Nursing has received a $1.6 million grant from the state Department of Health and Human Services to

MARTEL MAXWELL: My mental health message? Listen when someone wants to talk

The Courier | 2021-12-28, 17:26

Many people have struggled with their mental health during the pandemic, says Martel Maxwell. Often the best thing we can do is listen ...

Sarah Wilczynski Named Coordinator for SJMC Mental Health Awareness Grant

The Sun Times News | 2021-12-28, 16:59

From SJMC St. Joseph Mercy Chelsea announced the hiring of Sarah Wilczynski as the program coordinator for the $625,000 Mental Health Awareness and Training (MHAT) Grant received in September 2021. “I cannot express how excited I am to begin working on the

How Can Psychedelics Help Heal Mental Illness?

IFL Science | 2021-12-28, 16:41

An infamous public health campaign once famously claimed that drugs do nothing but turn users’ brains into fried eggs. However, a growing body of research suggests that psychedelics may in fact help unscramble the mind, resulting in major improvements in

Learning remotely could increase the risk of depression and anxiety in older schoolchildren, study warns

The Daily Mail | 2021-12-28, 16:23

Learning online, rather than in a classroom, comes with an increased risk of depression and anxiety for older schoolchildren, according to a new study. Researchers analysed parent-reported mental health outcomes for more than 2,000 school-age children living

Lindsey Vonn: I'm here to help for mental health, ski advice

Journal Review | 2021-12-28, 16:11

EDITOR’S NOTE: Lindsey Vonn is the most successful female ski racer of all time with 82 career World Cup victories. She also won the downhill at the Vancouver Olympics in 2010 and has two other Olympic medals. “Rise: My Story,” her new memoir, will be

Right Care, Right Place, Right Time? Frequency and Duration of Boarding for Pediatric Mental Health Conditions at Acute Care Hospitals (Nationwide Children's Hospital)

Public Technologies | 2021-12-28, 16:05

) (COLUMBUS, Ohio) - According to the results of a national survey conducted, in part by a researcher at Nationwide Children's Hospital, mental health boarding in emergency departments (ED) and/or hospital inpatient settings is common with a median of 4

Scholarship offers financial support for mental health services

News-Press Now | 2021-12-28, 16:05

Dec. 28—CEDAR RAPIDS — A Cedar Rapids mental health provider has launched a scholarship in honor of first responders to help community members access mental health care. The Badge 713 Mental Health Scholarship Fund was established in partnership with Covenant

'Sober curious' Millennials and Gen Z are driving a 'Dry January' comeback after a stressful 2021

Business Insider | 2021-12-28, 15:56

Getty Images Since 2013, people have been partaking in "Dry January" — a month free of alcohol consumption. In 2021, the Capitol insurrection and pandemic stress caused some Americans to ditch a dry month. 2022 might be different, though, with more people

Endemic COVID-19 should be cause for celebration, not consternation

Hartford Courant | 2021-12-28, 15:39

Most leading immunologists predict COVID-19 will someday become an endemic, a persistent but manageable threat on par with seasonal flu, conceivably by the end of 2022. That would constitute quite the turnaround from today. The coronavirus remains a leading

Spero Health Brings Addiction Treatment Services to New States in 2022: West Virginia and North Carolina

The Joplin Globe | 2021-12-28, 15:20

BRENTWOOD, Tenn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Dec 28, 2021-- Spero Health, a national leader who has helped more than 25,000 patients on their journey to stable recovery from addiction, announced today that the organization will expand into West Virginia and North

Fred Finch Youth & Family Services Returned to Oakland Schools as Mental Health in Students ...

Longview News-Journal | 2021-12-28, 15:20

OAKLAND, Calif., Dec. 28, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- With mental health needs at record levels in youth – particularly among low-income children of color – Fred Finch Youth & Family Services, a provider of campus mental health services, is stepping up its

Mental health and the holidays: Resolutions

The Norman Transcript | 2021-12-28, 15:02

Q: The start of a new year stirs up thoughts of reflection and the desire for change. What are healthy resolutions, and what tips do you have for staying committed? A: Change is hard, and new habits are much easier to make and then break because old patterns

Tennessee Awards $6.5M to 10 Youth Mental Health Programs

US News | 2021-12-28, 13:55

Tennessee officials have picked 10 youth mental health programs statewide to receive a combined $6.5 million to expand their offerings. ...

Breakthrough Digital Health: New Ocean Mental Health Solution Addresses Silent Epidemic

News-Press Now | 2021-12-28, 13:49

CONSHOHOCKEN, Pa., Dec. 28, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- New Ocean, preeminent provider of digital health management platform solutions today announced the results of its most recent study which examined the mental health experience and activity of users enrolled in

Fred Finch Youth & Family Services Returned to Oakland Schools as Mental Health in Students Takes Center Stage

PR Newswire | 2021-12-28, 13:42

OAKLAND, Calif., Dec. 28, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- With mental health needs at record levels in youth – particularly among low-income children of color – Fred Finch Youth & Family Services, a provider of campus mental health services, is stepping up its

Synthetic Alcohol Promises to Make Drinking Safer. But Experts Are Wary

Time Magazine | 2021-12-28, 13:37

Our ancestors started drinking booze millions of years ago, and we never stopped. Alcohol is embedded in nearly every culture in the world as a social lubricant, marker of taste and cornerstone of celebrations. If companies tried to bring it to market for the

Make mental health a priority during pandemic; follow these 10 tips

Hindustan Times | 2021-12-28, 13:34

From drawing boundaries between work and home to

Asim Riaz's Tweet Against Shehnaaz Gill Proves How Little We Know About Grief And Mental Health

TheNewsHOOK | 2021-12-28, 13:25

Asim Riaz's Tweet Against Shehnaaz Gill Proves How Little We Know About Grief And Mental Health ...

Total Brain Extends Presence in the Behavioral Health and Addiction Treatment Markets

Victoria Advocate | 2021-12-28, 13:04

SAN FRANCISCO, Dec. 28, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --�Total Brain, a mental health monitoring and support platform, extends its presence in the behavioral health and addiction treatment markets. Total Brain today announced the addition of 12 new customers to its

From moles in private places to what to do about unvaccinated family, here's some of the advice readers asked for in 2021

Canoe | 2021-12-28, 12:38

Throughout the year, we get emails from readers looking for help solving dilemmas that are just too embarrassing to share with a friend, like the person who wondered if it was gross not brush your teeth every day , or someone else who needed to know why her

As Told To: 'Depression is a rot that likes to keep hidden in the dark recesses of your mind'

Canoe | 2021-12-28, 12:38

Clay Jonathan is a Canadian high school teacher by day, and comic artist by night. He writes and draws Depression Comix , “a graphical representation of how depression and other related illnesses feel from a personal perspective.” The collection, which was

WATCH: Actor Advocates for Mental Health on Christmas in Heart-warming Speech

News18 | 2021-12-28, 12:16

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Mental illness, violent outbursts, fearful videos marked trail of man charged with killing Ryan Rogers

Pensacola News Journal | 2021-12-28, 12:11

A Georgia court placed Semmie Williams in a program to deal with his mental-health issues. His path after he completed it took him to South Florida. ...

Don’t forget mental health patients as you celebrate the festive season - Ghanaians told

Ghana Web | 2021-12-28, 11:40

Deputy Chief Executive Officer for the Mental Health Authority Dr. Caroline Amissah has asked Ghanaians not to forget persons admitted at mental facilities as they celebrate the festive season. She

Health expert says Kings’ Day parades can go ahead with caution

Catalan News | 2021-12-28, 11:38

One of Catalonia’s leading epidemiological experts, Dr Antoni Trilla, predicts that Kings’ Day parades on the evening of January 5 will be able to go ahead, despite the worsening pandemic situation. In Catalonia, it is traditionally the three

Pandemic-related need for mental health services expected to surge in coming months, especially among kids

Tallahassee Democrat | 2021-12-28, 11:30

Mental health professionals are anticipating a surge in�need for services in the spring as the stresses of the past two years slogging through the coronavirus pandemic catch up. ...

Private college group outlines 2022 priorities, from crisis leadership to mental health

Business Journal | 2021-12-28, 11:04

A group that represents private colleges across Massachusetts has taken on a new role during the pandemic, and the association's new leader hopes lessons in collaboration during the crisis can be used for other challenges, including mental health. ...

Ronsisvalle: Let's make 2022 the year we begin improving our mental health

Florida Today | 2021-12-28, 10:36

Most of us are aware that we need to make changes to improve our mental health, but what we lack is the how-to. ...

In South LA, the battle to stay ahead of the mental health turnstile never ends

Finger Lakes Times | 2021-12-28, 10:35

LOS ANGELES -- The sense of emptiness gutted him. Sketching in his notebook in the dim light of his room didn't bring Sergio Nuño the usual solace. He could barely summon the will to pour a bowl of cereal. Nuño, 23, was on summer break from community college

Tampa terrorism case raises questions of surveillance, searches, mental illness

Finger Lakes Times | 2021-12-28, 10:35

TAMPA, Fla. — A year ago, federal prosecutors accused a Tampa man of plotting a mass shooting in support of the Islamic State terrorist group. FBI agents in a criminal complaint described Muhammed Momtaz Al-Azhari’s collection of a bulletproof vest, an Uzi

Judge extends time for Alabama prisons to staff up, orders changes to mental health care

Tuscaloosa News | 2021-12-28, 09:44

MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) — A federal judge who previously ruled mental health care in Alabama prisons was “horrendously inadequate” on Monday ordered the state to make multiple changes in inmate care and extended a deadline to 2025 for the state

Latest trials confirm the benefits of MDMA — the drug in ecstasy — for treating PTSD

Canoe | 2021-12-28, 09:20

For people with post-traumatic stress disorder , recalling memories of physical or sexual assault, combat or disaster-related events can induce intense anxiety or panic attacks as well as debilitating flashbacks. Story continues below This advertisement has

‘We cannot say with certainty things will change next year’, theatre experts on entering a ...

Indian Express | 2021-12-28, 09:06

Suri Surendranath held the premier of his Kannada play Kantha Mattu Kantha at the Ranga Shankara theatre festival in Bengaluru on October 26 to a house full crowd. Four more shows have followed, all sold out. In Assam’s Goalpara, local residents from around

Mental health treatment in Israel is in crisis - opinion

The Jerusalem Post | 2021-12-28, 09:05

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Yearender 2021: Do detox diets really help remove toxins from the body and aid weight loss?

Indian Express | 2021-12-28, 07:55

It would perhaps not be erroneous to say that ‘detox’ took over ‘immunity’ to become the buzzword this year. From detox juices and smoothies, to detox foods and diets — the trend made its presence felt everywhere — from

COVID-19 Calendar: How did the 2021 pandemic evolve in Hungary?

Hungary Today | 2021-12-28, 07:37

The COVID-19 epidemic, which broke out in China in the winter of 2019 and reached Europe in the spring of 2020, has not only damaged the physical health of many of us, but perhaps more importantly, it has impacted our mental health. For almost two years, we

‘After UP, Odisha has highest no. of mentally ill prisoners’

The Times of India | 2021-12-28, 07:32

+Text Size SmallMediumLarge ARTICLES ‘After UP, Odisha has highest no. of mentally ill prisoners’ Bhubaneswar sees rise in major crimes in 2nd Covid year Srikant Datar to teach online certificate course to help business leaders think differently Winter is in

Dr. Beerinder Singh Yogi Conferred with Golden Glory Award 2021 Presented by Brands Impact

The Eastern Herald | 2021-12-28, 07:31

Renowned sexologist, Dr. Beerinder Singh Yogi, Director Dr. Yogi’s Health Care Clinic Estd.1944 in Chandigarh wins the Best Sexologist of the Year award at the Golden Glory Awards 2021 organised by Brands Impact. The award was given by the gorgeous Malaika

‘No culture, no future’: Belgian artists decry virus rules

Indian Express | 2021-12-28, 07:01

Thousands of Belgian performers, cinema operators, event organizers and others joined together Sunday to protest the government’s decision to close down the country’s cultural life to stem the spread of the surging omicron variant. Waving posters reading

Queensland health minister responds to mental health clinic lockdown

The Daily Telegraph Australia | 2021-12-28, 06:30

Queensland's health minister maintains she did not need to know about a COVID emergency at a leading mental health facility. The lockdown

Don’t forget mental health during the holidays

Albuquerque Journal | 2021-12-28, 05:55

While another holiday season is upon us amid the COVID-19 pandemic and employers are wrapping up 2021, planning for 2022, and celebrating holidays with staff and clients, it’s important to remember what makes it all possible – our and our

Why a gap of 9-12 months between ‘precaution dose’ and second jab is important

Indian Express | 2021-12-28, 05:48

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, in a televised address to the nation on Saturday night, announced that a “precaution dose” for frontline workers, and people with co-morbidities above 60 years of age, would be administered from January 10, 2022. ALSO

Tisca Chopra shares ways to ‘stay on course with fitness’ in the holiday season; find out

Indian Express | 2021-12-28, 05:48

During the winter season, there is a sudden and strange laziness which follows a drop in temperature. Sometimes, it is all right to stay under the blanket, watching your favourite shows and enjoying a warm brew — coffee, hot chocolate, spiced tea, etc.

COVID-19 impact: Why your child may be struggling with mental health

Lodi News Sentinel | 2021-12-28, 05:10

Doctors are calling mental health in children a 'second pandemic.' ...

Neb. Mental Health Board Seeks Applicants

Yankton Daily Press | 2021-12-28, 05:00

LINCOLN, Neb. — The Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services’ Division of Behavioral Health is seeking applicants for the State Advisory Committee

Healthy breakfast option: Bathua oats dhokla (recipe inside)

Indian Express | 2021-12-28, 04:18

Sattvic foods are gaining popularity around the world, mainly because of the health benefits that are packed in them. If you are curious about what sattvic foods mainly comprise, know that they uplift purity, boost health, harmony and well-being in the body.

How to stay optimistic as the pandemic grinds ever onwards

The Irish Times | 2021-12-28, 03:58

With case numbers of Covid-19 rising due to the new Omicron variant, and fresh restrictions recently introduced, it can be difficult to stay optimistic. But there is psychological research that is useful for helping people cope with situations like this, says

Broadlawns expands Mobile Crisis team to assist children with mental health

TheNewsHOOK | 2021-12-28, 03:58

Broadlawns expands Mobile Crisis team to assist children with mental health ...

Here’s how you can deal with difficult people

Indian Express | 2021-12-28, 03:24

Often in life, we are faced with a confusing situation. You may know a certain someone with whom your relationship is challenging. From co-workers, colleagues, friends and family, these challenging relationships may fill your life with undue stress and

Judge orders Alabama prison system to boost staff by 2025

Hastings Tribune | 2021-12-28, 03:14

MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) — A federal judge who previously ruled mental health care in Alabama prisons was “horrendously inadequate” on Monday ordered the state to make multiple changes in inmate care and gave the state a 2025 deadline to boost the number of

NHL set to resume after 6-day break, eyes new CDC guidance

Federal News Radio | 2021-12-28, 02:17

Tampa Bay Lightning officials pulled a player out of a meeting because he tested positive for the coronavirus and no one in the room flinched. As Anthony Cirelli went into the now-familiar COVID-19 protocol, the two-time defending champions practiced with

Impact of Omicron COVID-19 variant on Americans' mental health

CBS News | 2021-12-28, 01:50

The pandemic has taken a toll on many

Queensland mental health clinic forced into lockdown

The Daily Telegraph Australia | 2021-12-28, 01:38

Sky News Australia can reveal a leading mental health facility in an inner-city suburb of Brisbane has been forced into lockdown.

Las Vegas police paying $525K to man shot while running away

Hastings Tribune | 2021-12-28, 01:29

LAS VEGAS (AP) — A man who dropped a gun and ran naked from police before being shot by an officer outside a church in 2017 has accepted a $525,000 settlement to end a federal lawsuit against the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department and police officers,

UAFS announces new dean of College of Health, Education and Human Sciences

Fort Smith Times Record | 2021-12-28, 01:24

The University of Arkansas at Fort Smith has selected Dr. D. AntonioDeanCantu as dean of the College of Health, Education and Human Sciences. Cantu will begin his role Feb. 1. The search for the new head administrator has been underway since

Almost 150,000 nursing and midwifery days lost due to mental ill health

The Independent | 2021-12-28, 01:07

Mental health absences among nurses and midwives have led to almost 150,000 staff days being lost in a year, figures from

Holistic Doctor: We Need Shen Yun to Bolster the Spirit, Fight the Virus

The Epoch Times | 2021-12-28, 00:18

Jason Liu, medical doctor, professor, and founder of the Mind-Body Institute in California, understands why people have again

One of the UK’s top cancer experts Professor Stebbing has been suspended for helping countless ...

The Daily Mail | 2021-12-27, 22:59

Justin Stebbing is a world-renowned cancer specialist, whose brilliance earned him a professorship and the role of head of oncology at Imperial College Healthcare Trust before the age of 40. Widely regarded as one of the most talented people in his field, he

Letter to the editor: Entrepreneurs could start a Summit County mental health agency

Summit Daily | 2021-12-27, 22:42

I read with interest Stacy Smith’s letter to the editor titled, “Why isn’t Summit County creating its own mental health agency?” I hope those with an entrepreneurial spirit saw that letter, as

Burnout syndrome happens to be doena carry out work in 2022

The Sentinel Newspaper | 2021-12-27, 22:30

The Sade World Organization (WHO) stated that it will give a new classification for the Burnout Syndrome. A mudana enter energy from January 1 of 2022 electronic or disorder will be considered someone doena related to or work . Com isso, u Burnout passes to be

Mental health: How to recharge these summer holidays - NZ Herald

TheNewsHOOK | 2021-12-27, 22:24

Mental health: How to recharge these summer holidays - NZ Herald ...

Ketamine therapy shows great promise for mental health

TheNewsHOOK | 2021-12-27, 22:23

Ketamine therapy shows great promise for mental health ...

Omicron spreads global gloom over New Year's celebrations

The Roanoke Times | 2021-12-27, 22:11

By RAF CASERT - Associated Press BRUSSELS (AP) — As omicron spreads ever more gloom around the globe ahead of New Year's Eve, governments are moving at different speeds to contain the scourge, with some reimposing restrictions immediately and others hesitating

Ketamine May Quickly Ease Tough-to-Treat Depression

Winona Daily News | 2021-12-27, 21:02

Amy Norton MONDAY, Dec. 27, 2021 (HealthDay News) -- Ketamine, once most famous as a "club" drug, can rapidly improve hard-to-treat depression and curb suicidal thoughts, a new review confirms. In recent years, ketamine has emerged as something of a wonder

REI advocacy director Marc Berejka on COVID, equity in the outdoors and mental health

The Seattle Times | 2021-12-27, 20:36

Nearly two years into the pandemic, it

Omicron boom spreads gloom as New Year’s looms

East Bay Times | 2021-12-27, 20:23

By Raf Casert | Associated Press BRUSSELS — After struggling with the coronavirus for far too long, the world understands all too well Belgium’s word of the year, “knaldrang!” — the urge to party, the need to let loose. Yet as New Year

$300k boost for Christchurch mental health facility

Otago Daily Times | 2021-12-27, 20:17

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Tennessee nonprofit honors Gov. Haslam for mental health advocacy

Williamson Herald | 2021-12-27, 20:14

Garth Brooks surprised a crowd of more than 500 guests when he presented former Tennessee Gov. Bill Haslam with the Jack C. Massey award from Mental Health America of the MidSouth. The event also honored the Nashville 6, the Metropolitan Nashville Police

Optimist Youth Homes & Family Services Announces New CEO

Hastings Tribune | 2021-12-27, 20:11

LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Dec 27, 2021-- Optimist Youth Homes & Family Services (OYHFS), one of the oldest child-welfare-focused organizations in Los Angeles County, announced Todd Sosna, PhD, as its new CEO beginning January 3, 2022. Dr. Sosna will

Police are still the most qualified first responders for mental illness

New York Post | 2021-12-27, 20:07

More On: police Letters to the Editor — Dec. 26, 2021 Chicago man charged with attempted murder for trying to disarm police officer NYPD rookie sorry for lap dance — but says a man wouldn’t see same backlash Adams delays naming Banks deputy mayor over

Omicron spreads global gloom over New Year’s celebrations

Hartford Courant | 2021-12-27, 19:47

BRUSSELS — After struggling with the coronavirus for far too long, the world understands all too well Belgium’s word of the year, “knaldrang!” — the urge to party, the need to let loose. Yet as New Year celebrations approach, the omicron variant is casting

Nicole Kidman discusses her mental health in new interview

The News International | 2021-12-27, 19:35

The Oscar winner revealed: "I was in a place myself at that time that was removed, depressed, not in my own body." Kidman, who won an Oscar for her portrayal of the author in the 2002 film The

Town thanks health workers with groceries

Beatrice Daily Sun | 2021-12-27, 19:26

DARYL AUSTIN Kaiser Health News PARK CITY, Utah — This mountain community — which comes alive during the winter ski season and annual Sundance Film Festival — is home to Park City Hospital, which has 460 employees. As in countless hospitals across the country,

How to Improve Your Financial Health

Victoria Advocate | 2021-12-27, 18:55

MISSION, Kan., Dec. 27, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --�(Family Features) Your financial health is just as important as your physical and mental health. Money affects almost every aspect of your life and can be the determining factor in many of your day-to-day decisions.

UK police apologize for ex-soccer player's killing

Hastings Tribune | 2021-12-27, 18:23

LONDON (AP) — A British police chief has written to apologize to the family of former professional soccer player Dalian Atkinson, who died after a police officer used a stun gun on him and kicked him in the head. In June, constable Benjamin Monk was convicted

Odisha 2nd only to UP in number of prisoners with mental illness: NCRB

The Times of India | 2021-12-27, 18:22

+Text Size SmallMediumLarge ARTICLES Odisha 2nd only to UP in number of prisoners with mental illness: NCRB Plan to reduce poverty to 10% in next 5 yrs: Naveen Patnaik 5 reasons why keeping warm and strong against dropping temperatures with a spoon of

New Year, New You – 15 health products to prioritize body & mind in 2022

The Daily Dot | 2021-12-27, 17:50

The end of the year is a great time to reflect on your growth from the past 12 months. It’s also a time to lovingly ask yourself what you need to be happy and successful in the coming New Year. What better way to spend all those gift cards you got for the

‘Sober curious’? How to embrace mindful drinking

Indian Express | 2021-12-27, 17:50

By Dani Blum Dry January — or Drynuary, for the initiated — offers your body and mind a chance to reset and reflect after the seasonal bloat and weariness. For a vocal movement, the approach of scaling back drinking to live more fully in the moment can, and