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Minnesota mental health patients stay 25 hours longer than necessary in ER because of shortages
The Eagle-Tribune | 2024-07-23, 02:57
When patients in mental health crises get stuck in Minnesota's emergency rooms, they stay 25 hours longer on average than necessary — taking up hospital space as well as the time of doctors and nurses, who could otherwise focus on ...
Backing Mental Health Services On The West Coast
This new build will improve the quality of specialist mental health services here on the West Coast by providing a modern space that support contemporary models of care. ...
16 more mosquito samples have tested positive for West Nile in Suffolk
Suffolk County health officials announced Monday that 16 mosquito samples have tested positive for West Nile virus, bringing the total number of positive samples this year to 32. In a news release, Suffolk County Health Commissioner Dr. Gregson Pigott said the
Vaping And Mental Health Are Closely Linked. That Can Make Quitting Even Harder
(MENAFN - The Conversation) Vaping is in your news feed for its regulation, impact on public health and effects on young people. So with growing awareness of the effects of vaping on health plus ... ...
Ivey: Every person deserves equitable mental health support
Compared to their White counterparts, 40% of whom pursue mental health treatment, only 25% of Black people seek the same support. Asian Americans are 60% less likely to get treatment — further illustrating disparities and the immediate need for action that
Does Medicare Pay for Message-Based E-Visits?
While technology has made healthcare more accessible to the public, it has also created a billing quandary for physicians and other health providers regarding e-visits. Healthcare was among the many industries that scrambled to find a way to serve its
San Antonio church leaders train to serve as mental health counselors
Palestine Herald-Press | 2024-07-23, 00:31
Some church leaders in San Antonio are participating in a unique project that trains them to serve as mental health counselors. Under a Harvard Medical School pilot program, they will work as interns before counseling on their own and will ...
Insurers’ behaviour impacting customers’ physical and mental health – Which?
Nearly half (48%) of people who have made a claim about home, travel, motor and pet insurance experienced at least one problem during the process, according to Which? Problems included needing to repeatedly chase insurers for information and firms not
Opinion: Assassination attempt was about mental illness, not ideology
San Diego Union-Tribune | 2024-07-23, 00:25
On Saturday, July 13, typical of San Diego’s summer, my family and I headed to Solana Beach to escape the inland heat predicted to hit 94 degrees. During our return drive, startling alerts shattered the calm: “There was a shooting at the Trump
Colorado legislative committee to examine behavioral health in criminal justice system
Colorado Springs Gazette | 2024-07-23, 00:06
Individuals with behavioral health disorders in the Colorado criminal justice system will be getting renewed attention in the coming legislative session. The six-member Legislative Oversight Committee Concerning the Treatment of Persons with Behavioral Health
Anxiety is associated with reduced activity in brain’s cognitive control network
A recent study published in Psychophysiology sheds light on the relationship between anxiety and brain function, specifically focusing on how anxiety impacts the cognitive control network of the brain. The findings suggest that major anxiety disorders are
The best monitors for dual-screen setups in 2024
A dual-monitor setup can offer a boost to your productivity. It gives you more screen real estate to juggle multiple applications and compare documents side-by-side while eliminating the need to switch between tasks constantly. It can be an especially powerful
Property manager wins sexual harassment case after her bullying boss bombarded her with texts and...
A property manager has won a sexual harassment case after her bullying boss bombarded her with texts and suggested they go to his house in Turkey to do 'all the fun stuff'. Frances MacDonald was left in tears and suicidal by Dilawar Khan's around the clock
Can I get seasonal depression in the summer?
Story at a glance Heat records are being broken with regularity. High heat can negatively impact our mental health. Seasonal affective disorder (SAD) is usually tied to winter, but experts say there is a subset of people who experience major depression during
The ultimate guide to creating healthy, active kids
FEATURE — Here at Create Better Health, we are passionate about physical activity and its benefits. This summer we are promoting the amazing benefits of physical activity for kids! It’s getting harder and harder for kids to live active lives. But the
Economic Survey: Mental health issues rising, holistic approach required
The Economic Survey highlights the increase in
Social media addiction, sedentary habits eating into health, productivity potential: Economic Survey
The Economic Survey highlights the negative impact
Dubai: New Mental Health Framework To Provide Early Detection, Prevention, Support
(MENAFN - Khaleej Times) Published: Mon 22 Jul 2024, 5:16 PM Last updated: Mon 22 Jul 2024, 7:27 PM A mental wealth framework launched in Dubai Monday aims to ... ...
RISE in Dubai: Revolutionizing Wellness with Amitabh Shahani’s Vision
Dubai, On March 3rd, 2024, Amitabh Shahani led the RISE Movement at Dubai Knowledge Park, bringing together wellness influencers, motivational talks, and transformative experiences. The event emphasized self-care and holistic well-being with activities like
Experts Urge Centre To Remove 18% GST On Mental Health Services
The government must remove or limit the 18 per cent Goods and Services Tax (GST) on mental health services, and allocate resources strategically to help India become a mentally resilient society,... ...
Unspoken Truth hosts lantern lighting for mental health
WORTHINGTON — Unspoken Truth and Creative Healing Space hosted a mental health awareness event Saturday evening at Worthington's Slater Park. There was a guest speaker, informational booths and a lantern lighting at dusk. Arianna Santos,
Mental health linked to better aging: Cheese and lifestyle matter
A new study highlights the significant role mental wellbeing plays in determining healthy aging, regardless of socioeconomic status. By analyzing genetic data from over 2.3 million Europeans, researchers found that better mental wellbeing leads to healthier
Woman pleads guilty but mentally ill in 2022 Hill District stabbing death
A Hill District woman pleaded guilty but mentally ill to stabbing a man to death two years ago outside her home. Angela Stewart, 36, entered the plea to third-degree murder and will be sentenced in Allegheny County Common Pleas Court on Oct. 7. According to
The world's top archer prepares for the Olympics by shooting 300 arrows a day and ...
Sarah Boyd/USA Archery; BICasey Kaufhold, a Team USA archer, is the top-ranked woman in the sport.She shoots up to 300 arrows a day and eats extra pasta to prepare for competitions.This story is part of "Road to Paris," a series chronicling athletes' and
GP had never seen anyone
A woman died of ME after her GP warned she had ‘never seen anyone so poorly treated by the NHS’, an inquest has heard. Maeve Boothby O'Neill, 27, was left bedridden and hardly able to move in the final months of her life due to the severity of her myalgic
Depression Treatment Center Mornington Peninsula Launched By Avive Health Best Private Mental Health Hospital Melbourne
(MENAFN - GlobeNewsWire - Nasdaq) Melbourne, July 22, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Melbourne, Victoria - Avive Health, the provider of integrated private mental health services in Australia, is excited ... ...
Passion for mental health: The Smiths endow JFS’s counseling center waiting room
Courtesy of Jewish Family Service of Cincinnati When “The Leah and Dr. Gary Smith Family Counseling Center Waiting Room” at Jewish Family Service was officially named on Wednesday, July 3, the entire family was there to enjoy the ceremony honoring their recent
These are the best conversation starters to discuss social media with kids, according to new ...
When it comes to the online safety of their children, parents could build a family media plan to set expectations, maintain open conversations with their kids about their social media use, choose content that’s developmentally appropriate for their child, set
‘I cry every day and night’ - Daughter desperate to find 72-y-o mentally ill mother, ...
For the past two months, the life of Nadia Morrison Anderson has been in turmoil, as she wonders where her 72-year-old mentally ill mother Esmie Holiday could be. Morrison Anderson told The STAR that her mother was last seen leaving her home in Spring Gardens,
Mental health disorders are associated with significant productivity losses: Economic Survey
National Mental Health Survey 2015-16 found 10.6% adults in India suffered mental health issues, while treatment gap ranged between 70% and 92% for different disorders ...
