EAST LANSING – Returning to Michigan State earlier this year was an opportunity Ashton Henderson couldn’t refuse. Yes, the opportunity to work at his university was part of the reason for his enthusiasm. But there was a specific aspect of his role — he’s the associate executive director of athletics at Michigan State University Championship … Read more
Story at a glance New research details the extent to which COVID-19 has changed individuals’ personalities. The changes were greatest among youth and Hispanic/Latino individuals. The decrease in certain traits was equivalent to the normal personality changes seen over a decade. Thousands of Americans experienced shifts in personality traits such as extraversion, agreeableness, openness and … Read more
A San Francisco mom whose daughter was nearly jumping in front of a train learned that a Kaiser Permanente therapist would be able to see her — in a month. A mentally unstable man begged Kaiser in vain to rescue him into a cliff and jumped to his death. A doctor whose client blamed Kaiser … Read more
TCOVID-19 pandemic Mental health deteriorates across the board In the United States, but people of color — who have suffered disproportionately from the worst effects of COVID-19 and historically lack adequate access to mental health care — have been particularly hard hit. one 2022 study It found that black, Latino, and Asian adults in the … Read more
OU Health said it is halting some sexual health services after receiving pressure from the state, and it comes after new legislation that threatened to withhold tens of millions of federal funds from the hospital if it continues. More than $39 million is at stake. “The legislatures seem to believe that health care and mental … Read more
When I found myself on a therapist’s couch in 2017, I kept waiting for what was real work to begin with. I started therapy because I wanted to “fix” my life – my anxiety and my relationships – and I wanted someone wiser than me to tell me how to do it. My natural approach … Read more
Workers at the two healthcare facilities provided 10 days’ notice before the strike began on October 3. MINNEAPOLIS — Mental health workers from M Health Fairview and Alina Health filed a 10-day notice Monday of their unfair strike action that will begin October 3 if no agreement is reached. More than 400 workers from both … Read more
Mental health has become a major barrier in the country to improving a child’s life, an Annie E. Casey Foundation reports in its latest Children’s Data Book 2022 that assesses children’s well-being nationwide and provides a breakdown of services separately. and performance. This content has been republished with permission from the WTOP News Partners of … Read more
Their loved ones try to hold on to the memory of Tanesha Dell, a Sacramento woman whose life was cut short after a horrific tragedy. Tanesha’s family told KCRA 3 that she was seriously injured in a hit-and-run accident in August, near the park. Freeway and Northgate Street in Sacramento. Doctors described her injuries as … Read more
By Michael Martz, Richmond Times-Dispatch PETERSBURG, Virginia (AFP) – When the American Psychiatric Association celebrated its 175th anniversary three years ago in San Francisco, two images surfaced. Virginia The mental institutions which contributed to its birth – what are now Eastern State Hospitals and Western State Hospitals. Also participating in the exhibition were two Virginia … Read more
