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Behavioral health experts stress importance of gun safety
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)
) 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?
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
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
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
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
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
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)
) 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
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
Officials: Surgeon general validates Children’s Hospital funding
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?
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
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
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
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
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
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
Researchers: Michigan communities need more mental health support
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
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
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?
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
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
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)
) (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
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
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
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
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 ...
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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'
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
Mental illness, violent outbursts, fearful videos marked trail of man charged with killing Ryan Rogers
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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 ...
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
Yearender 2021: Do detox diets really help remove toxins from the body and aid weight loss?
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?
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’
+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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Doctors are calling mental health in children a 'second pandemic.' ...
Neb. Mental Health Board Seeks Applicants
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)
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
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
Broadlawns expands Mobile Crisis team to assist children with mental health ...
Here’s how you can deal with difficult people
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
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
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
The pandemic has taken a toll on many
Queensland mental health clinic forced into lockdown
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
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
The University of Arkansas at Fort Smith has selected Dr. D. Antonio “Dean” Cantu 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
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
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 ...
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
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 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
Mental health: How to recharge these summer holidays - NZ Herald ...
Ketamine therapy shows great promise for mental health
Ketamine therapy shows great promise for mental health ...
Omicron spreads global gloom over New Year's celebrations
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
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
Nearly two years into the pandemic, it
Omicron boom spreads gloom as New Year’s looms
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
Tennessee nonprofit honors Gov. Haslam for mental health advocacy
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
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
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
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 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
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
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
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
+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 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
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