Category Archives: Mental Health

Students, parents, educators and policymakers are all concerned with finding the best ways to keep schools safe, because learning occurs best in an inviting, safe and orderly school setting. Two areas of particular concern have been acts of school violence and bullying on school grounds Continue reading →

Submitted by Dwight T. Colley, Psy.D. Chair, San Juan County Human Services Advisory Board It has been a long six months since COVID-19 entered into and disrupted our island lives; and it does not look like it is going to get any better soon Continue reading →

LEXINGTON, Ky. Lexington Mayor Linda Gorton said Thursday mental health resources are available for anyone in Lexington affected by recent acts of violence. The city has lost six teenagers to gun violence since April 21 Continue reading →

By Juan Rios The tragic death of Maurice Gordon is a bright red flag. That flag was unfurled and waved in full bloody view during the events that led to yet another unarmed Black mans death at the hands of law enforcement Continue reading →

Working out can help more than just your body it can also give your mind a boost and help you avoid depression and anxiety. Facebook Pinterest Twitter Linkedin The stress of the COVID-19 pandemic, families dealing with having to choose whether going back to school or staying virtual is best for the kids and the challenges of working during this time, in addition to the negative events that continue to happen around the country and the world, is enough to push everyone into a bit of depression and anxiety Continue reading →

NORTHEAST WISCONSIN (NBC26) -- Many districts and families are now just a few days away from the start of an unprecedented school year. Continue reading →

click to enlarge WSU Athletics WSU quarterback Tyler Hilinksi died by suicide in 2018. Since then, his parents have become vocal mental health advocates. Continue reading →

Source: Getty Images August 27, 2020 -A patient sitting in the emergency department for eight hours waiting for a psychiatric care referral is not likely to ultimately get that care. That much became apparent to the leadership at ChristianaCare as they and other healthcare providers worked to revamp the mental and behavioral health referral process. Whats more likely, the stakeholders found, is the patient will become frustrated with the process and leave before getting treatment Continue reading →

However, it wasn't until Aug. 17 when Crews updated the policy for workers who test positive for the disease but are asymptomatic. Continue reading →

Trauma surgeon Dr. Tracey Dechert, who oversaw a COVID-19 intensive care unit during the pandemic surge, stands outside the emergency ambulance bay at Boston Medical Center Continue reading →