Helping Teens Cope With America’s Mental Health Crisis
The signs of anxiety and depression started early for me, but I didn’t have the language in elementary or middle school to talk about it – nor did I have …
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Mental Health Awareness Month: Defend Your Mental Health
The Defense Health Agency recognizes Mental Health Awareness Month 2023 throughout the month of May. MHAM is an annual themed event that raises awareness and educates the public on various …
MD weighs let judges order mental health care
Vinita Rampuria, front, and her husband Ashoke Rampuria, of Acton, Massachusetts, sit for a photo April 4, 2023, at their home in Acton. The couple, whose son has struggled with …
How to improve mental health through better nutrition
The relationship between nutrition and mental health is two-way: the foods we eat affect our mental health, and our mental health affects what and how much we eat. This month, …
A potential setback to mental health care for millions of Americans
The COVID-19 public health emergency declaration expires in less than a month. When it does, it will have far-reaching effects, and one of the biggest is little known: it could …
Southwest Mississippi Area 11 Department of Mental Health Director Warns Federal Funds, County Jobs and Departments at Risk if They Approve Recommended State Plan – Mississippi’s Best Community Newspaper
Southwest Mississippi Area 11 Department of Mental Health Director Warns Federal Funds, County Jobs and Departments at Risk if They Approve Recommended State Plan Posted at 11:30 a.m. on Tuesday, …
Nearly a third of the US population lives in an area that earmarks taxes for mental health
Local governments are increasingly adopting policies that earmark taxes for mental health services, and about 30% of the U.S. population lives in a jurisdiction with such a policy, according to …
Parks and green spaces need to feel safe to boost mental health
Posted on April 18, 2023 Researchers have co-produced a series of short films with people who have experienced mental illness to show the benefits of outdoor spaces. Safe parks and …
Good sleep is key to tween mental health, study confirms
Credit: Unsplash/CC0 public domain For many children, the period between childhood and early adolescence can be difficult. This transition period is commonly referred to as “pre-adolescence” and can be a …
Downtime and respite rooms: new trends in mental health in the office
More and more companies are setting aside extra personal days for workers, not for a doctor’s appointment or to run errands, but because of stressful events outside of the workplace. …