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Mental Health First Aid course training Wayne State community to help others in crisis
May is mental health awareness month. The National Institute of Mental Health estimates that one in five adults lives with a mental health illness. Seth Allard is a Wayne State social work doctoral student. He is a Mental Health First Aid instructor who recently held workshops for the Wayne State University community. “It’s really common…
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Survey Highlights Importance of Outdoor Activities for Mental Health
As May ushered in Mental Health Awareness Month, and it’s an ideal time to highlight the growing body of research emphasizing the significant benefits of outdoor activities on our mental and physical health. The Importance of Outdoor Experiences Research consistently demonstrates that spending time in nature can significantly boost mental health. Simple activities like soaking…
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Mental Health Rocks: County hosts Resource Festival
Rachel Oeters didn’t know what she would be getting into when she said she’d go to a resource fair with her friend Casey Shea on a Friday afternoon, but she’s glad she said yes. “I don’t really get out much. A lot of it is because I have pretty severe depression and this is my best friend and she was like ‘What are you doing tomorrow? You got to…
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NJ Mental Health Treatment Center Sued Over 401(k) Contributions
A GenPsych Inc. nurse practitioner filed a proposed class action saying the New Jersey mental health treatment center deducted retirement plan contributions from workers’ paychecks but failed to put that money in their 401(k) accounts. Plaintiff Christelle McClure says she had more than $17,000 in voluntary retirement plan contributions deducted from her paychecks in 2023.…
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Mental health among kids: Expert shares signs you should look for to promote your child’s well-being
May is Mental Health Awareness Month, and local counselors want you to talk more about self-care and well-being with your kids.According to Dr. Yusen Zhai, professor and Director of UAB’s Community Counseling Clinic, older adults and kids are among the groups seeing an increase in mental health problems.”Historically, young adults aged 18 to 25 years…
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Aiken Regional Medical Centers hosts mental health fair
A local medical center hosted a mental health wellness fair Tuesday. Aiken Regional Medical Centers curated the Minds Matter Mental Health & Wellness Fair where more than a dozen vendors showed off mental health resources available to employees, patients and visitors. Crystal Mock, director of Critical Care Services at Aiken Regional, founded the Minds Matter…
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It’s Time to Tackle the Mental Health Crisis of Student Athletes
Holston Academy’s Personalized Instruction Reduces Burnout LANCASTER, Calif., May 22, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Student athletes across America are experiencing burnout at alarming rates. Many undergo rigorous athletic training along with heavy school workloads, leaving little to no time for social activities, down-time and most importantly, sleep. The overworked student athlete culture was once revered and…
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New video highlights mental health
Delaware Morrow Mental Health and Recovery Services employees pose for a photo with Morrow County commissioners. Pictured (left to right) are commissioners Tim Siegfried and Tim Abraham, Morrow Family Health Center Community Outreach Coordinator Nicole Rich, DMMHRSB Communications Director Steve Brown, DMMHRSB Associate Director Rhianna Mattix, DMMHRSB Youth and Family Clinical Director Kristan Warren, DMMHRSB…
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Prioritizing mental health in youth: a crucial step towards well-being
May is Mental Health Month, a time dedicated to raising awareness about the importance of mental health and well-being. This month serves as a reminder for individuals, especially youth, to prioritize their mental health and seek support when needed. Mental health issues can affect anyone, regardless of age, gender, or background. However, addressing these issues…
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AVIVA Infusions offering life-changing therapy to treat mental health conditions
Julie Podlasik with AVIVA Infusions joined the Living with Amy show to talk about Ketamine therapy treatments they offer for people who may be struggling with treatment-resistant mental health conditions. Watch to find out more information on how they might be able to help you or someone you know. AVIVA Infusions is located at 645…
