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Airline pilots speak out on lack of access to mental health treatment: “We literally do not have the ability to see a therapist”
An off-duty Alaska Airlines pilot’s alleged attempt to shut down a plane’s engine midflight is shining a renewed spotlight on mental health in aviation. For some industry experts, the pilot’s struggles going unnoticed – or even unreported – isn’t so surprising. “We literally do not have the ability to see a therapist, to see a…
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City of Birmingham funds local boutique’s mental health initiative
The Birmingham City Council voted to fund a local business’ mental health initiative for men.A year ago, the council approved the RISE program to support local businesses’ retention and growth. “This new tool is for our existing businesses and is a resource that is funded through the liquidation of surplus property that helps us retain…
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The Middle East crisis is stirring up a ‘tsunami’ of mental health woes
Enlarge this image Left: A Palestinian woman cries at the garden of Al-Ahli Arabi Baptist Hospital after it was hit in Gaza City, Gaza on Oct. 18. Right: After an attack by Hamas on a kibbutz near the Gaza border, a swing is left intact while most of this family’s house is in ruins. Five…
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CDC: Health care workers facing mental health crisis
AUSTIN (KXAN) — A new report from the CDC suggests that burnout and experiences of workplace harassment have been increasing for U.S. healthcare workers in recent years, leading to a mental health crisis. Researchers surveyed healthcare workers in 2018 and 2022. They found that in four years, twice as many health workers reported workplace harassment,…
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Georgia Today: Subsidized housing program overwhelmed; Long COVID and mental health; Michelin Awards
Georgia Today: Subsidized housing program overwhelmed; Long COVID and mental health; Michelin Awards | Georgia Public Broadcasting Skip to main content
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County Jails House Fewer Inmates, but Over Half Face Mental Health Issues
California’s county jail population was trending down before the pandemic but dropped even more during the public health crisis. It is now 24% lower than pre-pandemic levels. However, the number of inmates with mental health needs has increased steadily over the past decade and currently represents more than half of the total jail population. The…
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Veterans Who Are Younger, Female and LGBTQ Are Reporting More Mental Health Issues, Study Finds.
Veterans who are female, LGBTQ and served after 9/11 are more likely to have experienced recent serious psychological distress compared to other veteran groups, according to a report released this week. But while younger veterans are more likely to experience that distress, they’re also more inclined to proactively seek out mental health services and drug…
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Burrell Behavioral Health now provides 24/7 care amid increased demand
COLUMBIA − Burrell Behavioral Health’s Rapid Access Unit is now 24/7, year-round as the number of patients who need help has increased. The walk-in clinic, located at 1805 E. Walnut St., provides aid to those in need of mental health or substance-use assistance. Services from the Rapid Access Unit are at no charge to the individual seeking…
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Airline Industry’s ‘Silent’ Struggle: Pilots and Mental Health
Oct. 25, 2023 3:10 pm ET Listen (1 min) “I’m not OK.” Those words from an off-duty Alaska Airlines pilot, authorities said, preceded an episode last weekend in which he briefly attempted to disable a commercial jet’s engines midflight. Copyright ©2023 Dow Jones & Company, Inc. All Rights Reserved. 87990cbe856818d5eddac44c7b1cdeb8
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How a Changing Childhood Is Harming Kids’ Mental Health — John T. Broderick, Jr. Speaks on TEDx Talk
This year at RCPA’s Annual Conference A Decade of Unity, which was held in Hershey, PA, we were fortunate enough to have John Broderick, Jr. speak on mental health. His presentation and message are inspirational, and he continued to share his message on TEDx Talk. We encourage you to listen to his words on childhood…
