Panic attacks are a symptom of anxiety or fear and can occur unexpectedly with intense physical and emotional stress. It can be tough to ride out, especially while alone, but one TikTok user is claiming that she has a go-to trick that can be distracting enough to calm herself down. Taylor Talking podcast host @taylor.talking went viral on TikTok for posting about how, at the advice of a therapist, she started eating a Warhead sour candy to halt an oncoming panic attack Continue reading →

The U.S. Department of Education, National Association of State Boards of Education (NASBE), National Conference of State Legislatures (NCSL), State Higher Education Executive Officers Association (SHEEO), National Association of Counties (NACo), and U.S. Conference of Mayors (USCM) today released the following joint statement to advance their unified commitment to bolster mental health supports for students: Nationwide, students continue to struggle with mental health challenges Continue reading →

WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio -- Mental health and how to access support and resiliency resources was the focus of the Air Force Materiel Command virtual Spouse and Family Forum, Nov. 9 Continue reading →

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 →

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

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

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