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As the cold weather arrives, with homework piling up and finals just weeks away, it's a time of year when many students begin to experience heightened mental health issues. The University of Alberta offers…

It's hard to ignore the near-daily headlines about gun violence, overdoses, and crime, especially since many Montana residents remember that the state was once a much more peaceful place. The articles are widely read as…

Affiliation creates a beneficial approach to continuity of care for geriatric patients with end-stage renal disease, ssimplify patient placement in single locations for rehabilitation, dialysis and recovery while reducing pressure on SWHR…

In May 2022, federal data from the Institute of Educational Sciences confirmed an ongoing mental health crisis in public schools nationwide after reporting that 70% of schools reported an increase in the percentage of students…

The Biden administration is stepping up to address our youth mental health crisis, and not a moment too soon. Even before the pandemic brought social isolation, trauma and loss on a scale never seen before, America's youth were struggling.…

Going into the gubernatorial election, Governor Tony Evers (D) announcement a $90 million allocation to K-12 education for mental health services, staffing needs and classroom support. Of the allocation, $15 million will support the…

If Connecticut is desperate to provide better access to mental health resources, why have so many pediatricians, school counselors and social workers closed the door to therapists and coaches whose services are not accepted by…

ST. LOUIS, Mo. (KMOV) – A week after students, staff and families were rocked by deadly gunfire inside their campus, Central Visual and Performing Arts and Collegiate School of Medicine and Biosciences high schools remain closed.“A campus,…

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — After a shooting at a St. Louis high school left a student and a teacher dead, what does Missouri's top leader want to do to prevent it from happening again? Missouri is perceived by some to have some of the…

The start of a new in-person midterm season presents challenges for many students. As students, school is often prioritized over mental health, which can lead to persistent burnout. The commonality of burnout means that many students…

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — After a shooting at a St. Louis high school left a student and a teacher dead, what does Missouri's top leader want to do to prevent it from happening again? Missouri is perceived by some to have some of the…

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — After a shooting at a St. Louis high school left a student and a teacher dead, what does Missouri's top leader want to do to prevent it from happening again? Missouri is perceived by some to have some of the…

I sang 30 years with a GRAMMY nominated choir, celebrated six years of marriage with my new wife, and recently wrote an article about my model railroad for publication in a national magazine. I am also losing my memory. Damn, you say?…

GRAND PRAIRIE, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Amerigroup, one of the largest managed health benefit coordinators in Texas, has engaged education innovator EVERFI, Inc. to launch interactive mental health and wellness courses at more than…

When City of Portland voters were asked what assistance they wanted to prioritize for homeless Portlanders, they overwhelmingly cited more mental health resources, according to a new poll commissioned by The Oregonian/OregonLive.A total of…

Recent years have seen revolutionary advances in public recognition of the need to prioritize mental health. A year or more spent at home under covid-19 protocols has served as a catalyst for conversation, with many people working on…

This is part four of the Camden News series on mental health. This week we will focus on two locally available resources: New Haven Counseling and Tru Story Counseling.While Southern Arkansas does not have the multitude of mental health…

Many officers go through their entire careers without ever firing their weapon and if they do, it is a traumatic experience. BEAUMONT, Texas — Mental health professionals want to remind police officers and their…

Connect users to resources on Google Search and YouTube Before we can connect people to timely information and resources, we need to understand their intent when they turn to search. Earlier this year, we shared our goal to automatically…

When Essentia Health conducted its Community Health Needs Assessment this spring, one area identified was our mental well-being.When people were asked to rate the number of days they had experienced "good" mental health, it was…

Sarah McMaster's Grade 4 class is unlike most.Instead of desks lined up in the same direction, it has different types of furniture for students to sit on. There are swinging stools, benches, a sofa and even a swing. It has a sensory…

Boulder County has expanded its mental health resources in light of the upcoming one-year anniversary of the Marshall Fire. Mental Health Partners and the Jewish Family Service will have tables in Louisville and Superior with counselors on…

As 50 Kaiser Permanente clinicians who serve more than 260,000 patients across the islands continue an indefinite strike, 15 Hawaii state legislators on Tuesday signed a letter addressing growing challenges facing healthcare providers.…

Representative Nanette Diaz Barragán (file photo) Congresswoman Nanette Diaz Barragán (CA-44) recently voted to pass HR 7780, the Mental Health Matters Act, legislation that would increase resources to meet the growing mental health needs…

Residents and elected officials discuss gaps in local mental health resources A group of residents, elected officials and mental health experts met on Friday, September 30 to discuss issues regarding mental health resources in…

October 5, 2022 Updated on October 5, 2022 at 00:24 At their Tuesday evening meeting, Student Assembly (SA) representatives discussed what they categorized as two issues facing Boston College students: mental health and food and…

Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas and Southwestern Health Resources settled their dispute just hours before the contract expired, providing relief to approximately 230,000 Blue Cross members in North Texas who were nearly left without their…

The agreement means that there will be no interruption of cover for those insured by Blue Cross. The agreement means there will be no interruption in coverage for people insured by Blue Cross who…

Des Moines, IA, September 30, 2022 – (PR.com) – After two years of careful planning, Des Moines-based Underserved Health Resources (USHR) is officially launching its first local campaign to positively impact disparities health related to…

September 30, 2022 U.S. Senators Chris Van Hollen and Ben Cardin and Congressman Kweisi Mfume (all D-Md.) today announced federal funding of $130,190 to the Department of Health's Project School Emergency…

U.S. Representative Melanie Stansbury STATE News: WASHINGTON — U.S. Representative Melanie Stansbury (NM-01) voted to pass the Mental Health Issues Act through the U.S. House of Representatives to address the current behavioral health…

Yesterday Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher (TX-07) voted for the Mental Health Matters ActHR 7780, to strengthen school-based behavioral health care, ensure access to mental health and addictions benefits for youth and adults, and help…

Listen to this article here Megan Thee Stallion launched a website over the weekend filled with mental health…

Wednesday, September 28, 2022, 10:32 a.m.Press Release: New Zealand Government The Honorable Kelvin DavisAssociate Minister for Education (Maori Education)Honorable Jan TinettiAssociate…

MANKATO — Students at Minnesota State University are calling for more…

Sept. 23 - MANKATO - Minnesota State University students are calling for more mental health resources on campus, especially after the toll the pandemic has taken on their mental health over the past two years.Student Government President…

At the Student Government Association General Meeting on Tuesday evening, Dr. Thomas Segar, IUP Vice…

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas and Farmers Branch Southwest Health Resources will have no network contracts with each other after October 3 without a new agreement, WFAA reported September 20. The Dallas Morning News reported that…

Southwestern Health Resources and Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas have found themselves in another contract dispute. If the two cannot resolve the conflict by October 4, SWHR doctors may be out of the network for most BCBSTX plans. It's…

Giving students the proper tools to effectively manage stressors is crucial to mitigating potential emergency situations. Any campus safety strategy today must consider the mental health of students. Students on college and university…

Russ McNamara Oakland County is committing tens of millions of dollars to address mental health issues and learning loss caused by the coronavirus pandemic. So far, officials have…

Robyn Edie / StuffSuicide Prevention Outreach Tuatapere distributed fridge magnets so the community could easily find mental health resources.With a population of just over 500, Tuatapere, around 80km from Invercargill, is "incredibly…

BEMIDJI — Going to college can be a stressful experience for anyone, as students are faced with a new environment, new people, and a surprisingly long list of new expectations and responsibilities.While this can be exciting, it…

Class president Mia Tilman '24 holds an information sheet that accompanies all medications dispensed by the student health center. On Tuesday, September 13, the College of William & Mary Student Assembly passed three…

A local organization called Kulak Marine Alliance of Alabama is leading the way in preventing veterans from committing suicide. In Alabama, the suicide rate for veterans is higher than the national average. The…

Reading time: 3 minutes The STEMSEL collaborative initiative includes mental health education for school leaders, accessing and exploring digital resources to support students' social and emotional learning. The Media…

Here's how a Missouri school district is making mental health support more accessible to its students. JEFFERSON COUNTY, Mo. – From years of COVID-19 isolation to recent mass school shootings, many school officials say…

The Long Beach Unified School District (LBUSD) will expand its wellness centers -- previously only offered at the high school level -- to college sites to foster a sense of belonging and make resources more easily accessible to…

The American armySeptember is Suicide Prevention Awareness Month and Team Tobyhanna members have many resources available for them and their families at Tobyhanna Army Depot (TYAD).One such resource is the Employee Service Center (ESC),…

Content Warning: This post includes discussion of suicide. For some people, college can be the happiest time of their lives: new friends, a new environment, a fresh start, and a whole new life. But for others, maybe even everyone, college…

The Digital Medicine Society (DiMe) has released a new set of resources to advance the use of digitally measured nighttime scratches as a meaningful endpoint for atopic dermatitis (AD). These new tools, along with DiMe's previous work to…

ST. GEORGE- A text-based program designed to promote positive well-being and monitor young people who need help has found its way into the hands of many rural students.!-->!-->…

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Dean of Students Jana Lynn Patterson provided an update on campus-wide mental and physical health for the Elon community, Sept. 1, at the first business meeting of the Student Government…

ORLANDO, Florida— Orange County Public School leaders put mental health center stage at Tuesday's board meeting, offering a framework for additional help in the 2022-23 year. . What do you want to know Tuesday night's Orange County…

SALT LAKE CITY - Navigating a new chapter as a new freshman or even returning student can be overwhelming. At the University of Utah, mental health first responders are stationed in every dorm, ready to listen and…

ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. — Orange County school leaders are set to speak Tuesday about a growing problem in classrooms.Watch: Child psychologist reminds parents to focus on kids' mental health with return to schoolSince the pandemic and home…

Governor Gavin Newsom unveiled a new plan to transform children's mental health programs on August 18. (photo courtesy of Governor Gavin Newsom's office) As children across California have returned to school,…

HOLT, Mich. (WILX) — Over the summer, Holt Public Schools took several steps to address student mental health. As the school year approaches, administrators let students and parents know that these resources are now available."Holt Public…

Left to right: Jessica Vanderberg, Mayor Caroline Simmons and Carolyn Kagan at the Alliance Center opening celebration. Photo by Justin McGown. A The ribbon cutting hosted by the Stamford Chamber of Commerce on August 10 celebrated the…

A resource and health fair for seniors is planned by the city for September. The city's Active Older Adult program will hold the expo Sept. 10 at the Downtown Anaheim Community Center, 250 E. Center St. Those approaching Medicare…

Joining together of three hospital systems has created a healthcare organization that cares for more patients in North Texas than any other ARLINGTON, Texas — Texas Health Resources celebrates its 25th…

(Contributed/ETSU Athletics) ETSU is focusing on the mental health of student athletes this semester following recent controversies at the university. At a…

(Contributed/ETSU Athletics) ETSU is focusing on the mental health of student athletes this semester following recent controversies at the university. At a…

Heads of State will join parents in Killingly in expressing the need for a school mental health centre. The creation of a fully funded student health clinic has been an ongoing conversation and also a source of contention…

The County Board of Supervisors today voted unanimously to accept two grants that will allow the county to make significant investments in behavioral health services. Grants include $12.4 million in Behavioral Health Continuum…

As students head to campus in the coming weeks, mental health experts are urging students and parents to familiarize themselves with the school's on-site mental health resources.Three in five college…

(Family Characteristics) Getting health care for yourself or a loved one is a big responsibility, especially if you're new to Medicare or have life changes, such as a new diagnosis of a condition or…

The number of people suffering from depression, anxiety and other mental health problems has been on the rise since the start of the pandemic. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the percentage of adults in the…

Megan Breier and Joey Sidoti ADA, Ohio – When Ohio Northern University students Joey Sidoti and Megan Breier were tasked with creating a community service project as part of the College of Pharmacy's Rural and Underserved Health…

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When Ohio Northern University students Joey Sidoti and Megan Breier were tasked with creating a community service project as part of the College of Pharmacy's Rural and Underserved Health Research Program (RUHSP), they focused…

A crisis can be an elderly man sitting at the end of his driveway in the dead of winter with a sign that reads “Please help me”. A crisis can be a woman living in a mobile home that has been condemned or management worked with a state…

MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WSFA) - A pandemic, virtual learning and now inflation are all issues that can impact the family unit - including the little ones.“Families all face new challenges,” said Donna Leslie, CEO of Carastar Health. "School…

COLUMBUS, Ohio — It's time for Ohio students to get back to class, but mental health experts and educators worry that high levels of anxiety among children and teens are making the transition difficult.The COVID-19 pandemic has hit everyone…

On August 12, the United Way of Santa Cruz County Youth Action Network and Jóvenes SANOS will host a pop-up event in Watsonville to connect young people to mental health resources in their community. The event is part of the Youth Action…

BRYAN, Texas — Through the pandemic, we've learned just how important mental health really is for adults and our youth. Sanity still matters and since it's still summer, we see what resources are available here in the Brazos…

Socorro Consolidated School District, 700 Franklin Street As students return to class, some for the first time since the pandemic began in 2020, there could be a surge of students in need of mental health services or supports. Frances…

UTLA WELLNESS WEDNESDAYS—Research shows that well-being and mental health are integral and important components of a person's well-being, stability and overall success. UTLA student health and social service…

At the state level, ideas for improving mental health resources and well-being for first responders are taking shape after a legislative package to help veterans and first responders with mental health treatment failed. not advanced this…