When Dr. Scott Yoho was in medical school, he quickly realized that no matter what a doctor’s major, mental health was always a conversation. The need for support surrounds us – depression alone is the leading cause of disability worldwide, According to the World Health Organization. But many struggle to access mental health care and … Read more
Two bills that address school safety and expand access to student mental health were introduced at the New Jersey Assembly last week. Both were introduced the day after 19 elementary school students and two of their teachers were murdered by a gunman in Ovaldi, Texas, on May 24. “I think really, really if we focus … Read more
Bipolar disorder involves experiencing mood episodes such as depression and mania. However, some people may also experience hallucinations. Here’s why. Mania, hypomania, and depression are the official symptoms of bipolar disorder. But, in some cases, people with bipolar disorder can also suffer Symptoms of psychosislike hallucinations. Not everyone Living with bipolar disorder Has hallucinations or … Read more
Haven is a therapy dog and a member of the Overland Park Crisis Action Team. Maya Bond The Overland Park Crisis Action staff expanded last fall And gained more than just officers. Haven, the team’s therapy dog, joined the growing team and soon began helping with calls. “It just melts people,” said the sergeant. Stewart … Read more
Dan Osman, Director of Development at Camp Ta-Kum-Ta, received the organization’s first place award for the Fairmont at Fenway Park. Credit: Rachel O’Driscoll/Boston Red Sox The IMPACT Awards, presented by the Red Sox Foundation and the Ruderman Family Foundation, support organizations that raise awareness and improve outcomes related to mental health. Vermont Business Magazine Last … Read more
“It is not medically necessary.” In three words, our insurance company let us down. Our insurance company lost our teenage son and, as a result, paid his life. We have paid the price with unimaginable, endless and all-consuming grief. On January 11, 2015, our 15-year-old son Jake committed suicide. He died because our insurance company … Read more
Two bills that address school safety and expand access to student mental health were introduced at the New Jersey Assembly last week. Both were introduced one day after 19 elementary school students and two of their teachers were murdered by a gunman in Ovaldi, Texas on May 24. “I really think if we focus on … Read more
Miami – When a large black truck stopped at The Shoppes at Liberty City, Dr. Armin Henderson, megaphone in hand, poked his head out the slightly open door. “Did you know that if you call the police during a mental health crisis, you are 16 times more like being shot and killed?” Henderson said, turning … Read more
Miami – When a large black truck rushed into The Shoppes in Liberty City, Dr. Armin Henderson, megaphone in hand, poked his head out the slightly open door. “Did you know that if you call the police during a mental health crisis, you crave 16 times more to be shot and killed?” Henderson said, turning … Read more
Thousands of women in England with Psychological health Problems are treated with electroconvulsive therapy despite concerns that the treatment could cause irreversible brain damage. NHS The data he sees independent It reveals the disproportionate amount of electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) prescribed to women, who make up two-thirds of patients receiving treatment. Health professionals have warned that … Read more
