It’s not uncommon for employers to offer training in first aid through programs like the Red Cross, where workers are taught essential life-saving medical skills needed in emergencies. But what if companies also trained workers in mental health first aid?  It’s an effort Goldman Sachs is pursuing. The investment banking giant rolled out its Mental Health First…

Alex SpearIN A GOOD HEADSPACE: Students converse about mental health resources available at Bowdoin in celebration of World Mental Health Day. One of the newest wellness initiatives at Bowdoin is 700 free Headspace subscriptions sponsored by the Bowdoin Student Government. Last Tuesday, Counseling and Wellness Services and Active Minds, a student mental health support group…

Mental health crises among children and adolescents requiring emergency department care skyrocketed during the pandemic and have stayed elevated despite a return to normalcy, according to a study by Weill Cornell Medicine and NewYork-Presbyterian investigators. The study, published in the journal Pediatrics on Oct. 20, compared rates of pediatric mental health visits in the emergency departments of…

Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain The gaps in the U.S. mental health system are too numerous to count, but perhaps the most harrowing one is at the front door, at entry. Who do you call? Where exactly do you turn when a loved one goes off-track? How do you find an unbiased, knowledgeable guide to appropriate…

SHEBOYGAN — A $700,000 federal grant awarded to Lakeshore Community Health Care will boost mental health services at Sheboygan and Manitowoc area schools.   The health care nonprofit was one of 77 providers part of the $25.2 million Health Resources and Services Administration award, according to a news release. LCHC was the only recipient in…

Elizabeth Whitcomb said she was walking down Manhattan Avenue in Greenpoint, Brooklyn, one evening this past spring when she noticed a man walking right beside her. “Then he just grabbed my shoulders all of a sudden and pushed me,” she said. Whitcomb, who was too nervous to look back, kept walking. She said that although…

For employers looking to prioritize the well-being of their employees, mental health and wellness initiatives have been top of mind this year.  Nearly 70% of employees would like their workplace to provide resources that alleviate stress and anxiety, which unaddressed, can lead to increased healthcare costs for employers, according to wellness platform Calm. Answering the…

This story discusses suicide. If you or someone you know is having thoughts of suicide, please contact the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline at 988 or 1-800-273-TALK (8255). Genetics could determine the likelihood of suicide, a new study suggests. Researchers from the University of Utah Health have identified 12 genetic variations that are linked to a…

DAYTON — The University of Dayton focused on mental health and wellness with young people Thursday night at the UD Arena. >>PHOTOS: Resources fair at UD part of mental health event to honor life of Jayda Grant The National Alliance of Mental Illness organization said almost 2 million adults in Ohio struggle with mental health.…

HARRISONBURG, Va. (WHSV) – The Virginia Farm Bureau is raising awareness of the mental health struggles faced by young farmers and farm youth. It said youth are not immune to the stressors faced by older farmers. “A lot of times on farms when you have the younger generation, they’re helping with day-to-day as well, so…