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Mental health nonprofit PRS changes name to HopeLink Behavioral Health
PRS, a Northern Virginia-based mental health nonprofit, is changing its name to HopeLink Behavioral Health. The organization, which is 60 years old, announced the change at its annual Imagine Hope Benefit earlier in October. HopeLink Behavioral Health also has a new tagline: “Where Hope Meets Help.” The new name, tagline and logo better capture the breadth…
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Local experts say the war between Israel and Hamas is creating mental health concerns for children and teens
Local experts say the war between Israel and Hamas is creating mental health concerns for children and teens | News 4 Buffalo Skip to content
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Advocacy groups rally at NYS Capitol, urge Governor Hochul to increase mental health funding
ALBANY, N.Y. — Twelve state advocacy groups hosted a rally at the New York State Capitol Monday morning to ask legislators and New York Governor Kathy Hochul to make changes to her 2024-2025 State Fiscal Year’s budget. According to the Mental Health Association in New York State’s press release, the advocacy groups want Governor Hochul…
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Almirall drills home message about psoriasis’ mental health toll, reupping miniseries for awareness day
Almirall is using World Psoriasis Day to push home its messaging about the effect of the skin disease on mental health. The company, which sells psoriasis drugs such as Ilumetri and Wynzora, used the event to highlight its data on the well-being of patients and the miniseries it made to dramatize their lives. Spain’s Almirall…
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Augusta health summit raises awareness on discussing teen mental health
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) – Over the weekend, Augustans attended a teenage mental health event to come together to break the stigma around discussing your mental health. The event also provided free mental health resources and information on self-care to attendees. Run by the Georgia Group, For Your Feels, allowed high schoolers and their parents to…
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5 Ways Excessive Cell Phone Use Decreases Mental Health
Source: Photo by Adrian Swancar on Unsplash If you’re reading this article on your cell phone, here’s some bad news: According to a recent International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health study, excessive cell phone use results in higher levels of anxiety, depression, and loneliness. Unfortunately (bummer alert!), the bad news doesn’t stop there.…
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Virtual Debate “Promoting mental health: Building safe and supportive environments”
Objectives of the Inter-School Debate: Raise awareness about the link between school violence, bullying (including cyberbullying), and mental health. Promote empathy and respect among students, educators, and parents. Provide practical tools and resources to combat bullying and cyberbullying. Contribute to the creation of safe and supportive school environments. As we observe the International Day against…
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Maternal Health Learning Series Focuses on Perinatal Mental Health Support
GNYHA recently held “Perinatal Mental Health Support for Patients and Clinicians,” the latest forum of the Advancing Maternal Health and Well-Being Learning Series. Representatives from the New York State Department of Health kicked off the meeting. Kristen Lawless, New York State Perinatal Quality Collaborative Director, and Jacqueline Kellachan, Project Director of the New York State…
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Strictly Business: Mental health importance in the workplace
Strictly Business: Mental health importance in the workplace – CBS Detroit Watch CBS News For this week’s Strictly Business, we’re talking about the importance of mental health in the workplace. View CBS News In Be the first to know Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting. Not Now Turn On
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What kind of mental health provider do you need? Here’s a guide to the different types
What kind of mental health provider do you need? Here’s a guide Local Sports Things To Do Business eNewspaper Politics Advertise Obituaries Legals A guide to the functions of various mental health providers. One key challenge when it comes to looking for a mental health provider is that there are so many types, including counselor,…