Category Archives: Mental Health

Funding opportunities for grant programs that address behavioral health challenges in local communities by preventing substance use initiation, reducing the progression of substance use, and addressing other related concerns The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), through the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), announced notices of funding opportunities this week for grant programs that address behavioral health challenges in local communities by preventing substance use initiation, reducing the progression of substance use, and addressing other related concerns Continue reading →

FRIDAY, Nov. 17, 2023 (HealthDay News) -- A pregnant woman's mental health might have profound effects on the mind of her unborn child, a new evidence review warns. Children appear to be at higher risk for mental health and behavior issues if their moms were highly stressed, anxious or depressed during pregnancy, researchers report Continue reading →

Inaugural New Jersey Higher Education Mental Health Summit Hosted by Seton Hall University Gathers Professionals From Across State to Tackle Growing Young Adult Mental Health Crisis Educational leaders and front-line practitioners focus on interprofessional collaboration to strengthen mental health best practices, Darryl DCM McDaniels, Rock & Roll Hall of Famer, Hip Hop pioneer and mental health advocate offers keynote address. Continue reading →

The deterioration of college students mental health is a daily struggle for many, especially during their first year of college. Continue reading →

The prevalence of mental health conditions was highest among patients with retinal vein occlusion and age-related macular degeneration (AMD) compared to other ocular conditions.1 The study, led by Neha Sharma, BA, MPH, from Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine in Cleveland, sought to identify the prevalence of mental health conditions in patients with uveitis, glaucoma, retinal vein occlusion, AMD, and diabetic retinopathy with or without vision impairment. Findings were presented at the 127th Annual American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO) conference in San Francisco. About 2.2 billion people have vision impairmentand that number is projected to grow. Continue reading →

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Dozens of community members joining CSI students.. At the student union .. with the goal of improving mental health Continue reading →

On a Saturday in May in Flint, Mich., residents took seats in one of three rings of chairs at a local food bank. The 50 or so participants, spanning three generations, would spend time that morning sharing stories and practicing deep listening as part of a healing circle. Its one component of a wider community-based movement to build relationships and challenge racist beliefs and systems Continue reading →

Days after Veterans Day, a pivotal congressional hearing signaled that psychedelic therapy is potentially one inch closer to gaining traction in the U.S. Continue reading →

A controversial policy known as involuntary commitment for people struggling with severe untreated mental health or addiction issues could be on the table next year in Seattle. Continue reading →