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Mass. psychologist on how time change impacts mental health
Mass. psychologist on how time change impacts mental health Updated: 5:42 PM EDT Nov 1, 2023 MEDICAL CENTER. GOOD TO SEE YOU. HEY, DR. ALICE, GREAT TO SEE YOU. SO CHANGING THE CLOCKS BACK ONE HOUR DOESN’T SOUND LIKE A BIG CHANGE, RIGHT? IT’S JUST AN HOUR. BUT WHAT DOES RESEARCH SHOW? YEAH, SO WE…
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University Approves SGA’s Initiative for Excused Mental Health Days
SGA’s excused absences proposal for mental health was recently approved by the university. Beginning next semester, an excused absence policy will be in effect where students can utilize “personal days” to prioritize their well-being and practice self-care. This initiative was led by Student Body President, Thomas Dessoye in an effort to reduce the sigma of…
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New Hampshire police chief says training can help officers respond to mental health crises
In the wake of a mass shooting in Maine, law enforcement officials in New Hampshire said they have tools they can use to respond to someone in a mental health crisis.Franklin police Chief David Goldstein said it all starts with training. In the absence of yellow- or red-flag laws, knowing how to recognize that a…
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A Happy Marriage Affects Genetic Mental Health Risk
Source: 3194556 / Pixabay Intimate romantic relationships are intimately linked to mental health. Close relationships correlate significantly with overall psychopathology as well as specific mental disorders. Research has linked marital quality specifically and consistently to disorders of mood and anxiety, as well as substance use and personality disorders. High-quality marriages, in particular, appear to buffer…
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The Slatest for Nov. 1: The Problem With Mental Health Merch
The meaningless commodification of “mental health” isn’t new, but it’s getting to be … kind of a lot? Particularly emblematic of this phenomenon: A pink sweatshirt emblazoned with the word LEXAPRO retails for $80, and is completely sold out. Shannon Palus teases out just what’s so grating about this trend. Plus, in case you missed…
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NAMI of Wood County hits the road, easing workplace mental health stigmas
BOWLING GREEN, Ohio (WTVG) – According to the National Alliance on Mental Illness, or NAMI, 8 out of 10 workers say shame and stigma have prevented them from seeking treatment for a mental health condition. Officials at NAMI of Wood County are hitting the road, trying to lower that stat with new programing. “‘Stigmafree’ Company…
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A Gene Inherited From Another Type of Human Could Still Affect Our Mental Health
Part of the genetic heritage of today’s modern humans comes from mixing with the Denisovans some tens of thousands of years ago – and the subsequent genetic adaptations may have left us predisposed to certain mental health issues such as depression. That’s the conclusion of a new study by researchers from Spain, who followed previous…
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School safety, mental health top issues for Palm Beach County school board and lawmakers
GREENACRES, Fla. — The Palm Beach County School Board and superintendent met Wednesday morning with the Palm Beach County Legislative Delegation to talk about priorities for the upcoming 2024 legislative session, which begins in January. The school board prepared its list of priorities for lawmakers to tackle in Tallahassee, and lawmakers asked questions and spoke…
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CDC Tries Fixing Emerging Crisis: Mental Health Problems Among Doctors, Nurses
Topline The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is looking to tackle a brewing healthcare worker mental health crisis by introducing a new initiative aimed at helping doctors and nurses deal with burnout, which affected nearly half of the workforce in 2022. Key Facts The crisis was at an all-time high during the Covid pandemic:…
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Stadelman announces funding for mental health services in Rockford
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) – State Senator Steve Stadelman announced that the Illinois Department of Public Health awarded over $249,000 to Crusader Clinic Association in Rockford to support child and adolescent mental health. The funding is meant to increase mental health opportunities for kids in Rockford by having more resources and programs available. This grant is…
