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Child care access grant vital for student parent mental health on campus, advocates say
When junior Savanna Williams first stepped foot on Northern Illinois University’s campus, her stomach was knotted with nerves. Leaving her infant daughter with relatives she didn’t fully trust and worrying about her ability to support them both, Williams struggled to concentrate on her studies. However, her stress eased upon learning that she qualified for child…
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Doctors and Influencers Are Forced to Focus on Symptoms. Treating Root Causes Isn’t as Complicated as You Might Expect.
Let’s imagine there are 10 people in a room and five of them are profusely, uncomfortably sweating. If your goal were to help them feel better, what would you do? If you’re a doctor with a six-month waitlist and just 15 minutes to see each sweaty patient, you might measure their sweat levels, diagnose them…
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San Antonio Boosts Mental Health Crisis Intervention with 24/7 Support Through SA CORE Program
The city of San Antonio is scaling up its mental health response program, SA Community Outreach and Resiliency Effort (SA CORE), now set to provide round-the-clock aid for residents grappling with mental health crises starting this July, according to reports from KSAT. Launched in April 2022 with one pilot team, SAN CORE has swelled to…
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Murray ‘inspired’ the PGA Tour to improve its mental health program
By Daniel Matthews Published: 09:07 EDT, 26 May 2024 | Updated: 09:19 EDT, 26 May 2024
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Mental health: Patients let down, Betsi NHS boss admits
29 minutes ago Nicholas Bourne,BBC News BBC A fresh apology has been issued over the “poor care” received by some patients at Wales’ biggest health organisation. It follows a review into the action taken in the wake of four critical reports into mental health services run at Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board dating back to…
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The impact of spring colors on mental health
SALT LAKE CITY – We often think of spring as a fresh and lively season. Part of the reason why is because the colors associated with it can impact our mood in a positive way. In the latest Let’s Get Moving with Maria podcast episode, Maria Shilaos spoke with Practicing Environmental Psychologist Dr. Sally Augustin…
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5 Types of Therapies to Try if You’re Experiencing PTSD
Post-traumatic stress disorder is a type of anxiety disorder that can develop after you experience a traumatic event. People without PTSD usually experience stress after a disturbing event, but they recover. People with PTSD, however, continue to feel prolonged stress after the traumatic event has ended. Their bodies continue to release stress hormones (such as…
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Spectrum News 1 Texas to air youth mental health special
Spectrum News 1 will air a half-hour special exploring the complex issue of mental health in youth and among adult men and women, and also features conversations with special guests including Sesame Street Muppet Rosita. “The State of Mental Health in America,” hosted by Spectrum News National Mental Health Correspondent Dr. Nicole Cross, airs on…
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PAPA ROACH Vocalist JACOBY SHADDIX Joins CANADIAN MUSIC WEEK For Session On Mental Health Advocacy And Awareness
Canadian Music Week is proud to present Breaking The Ice: Uniting Rock Stars And Athletes In Mental Health Advocacy for the Suicide Crisis Helpline 9-8-8 on behalf of CAMH on Wednesday, June 5th at the Westin Harbour Castle in Toronto, Ontario. Moderated by Joey Scoleri, SVP Industry Relations at Live Nation, Breaking The Ice will feature Jacoby Shaddix from Papa Roach in conversation…
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STC President Ricardo Solis discusses mental health
South Texas College President Ricardo Solis In commemoration of Mental Health Awareness Month, South Texas Health System and South Texas College (STC) joined forces to host a special panel discussion to address the current challenges in mental health treatment in the RGV and how to bring support to those who need it. Titled “CommUNITY: Shattering…