From Shoplifting to Affordable Housing: 5 Takeaways from NY Gov. Kathy Hochul's State of the State Address Kathy Hochul delivered her third State of the State Address in Albany, NY Latin Times · Jan 10, 2024
NHL Players Embrace Mental Health Education Program for Well-being Unlocking the realm of mental health in hockey, the NHLPA introduces the First Line program, empowering players with knowledge and support. A game-changer ... Top News · Jan 10, 2024
NHLPA unveils mental health initiative to help hockey players learn more, watch for warning signs The NHL players union has launched a mental health program aimed at educating and helping players learn more about their own well-being and that of their teammates and families The Independent UK · Jan 10, 2024
Dry January: a day-by-day account of how it's transforming your health If your will is waning after cutting out booze, nutritionist Louise Pyne reveals how each sober day is helping everything from your skin to sleep and mental health. And why sticking it out more than two weeks will do wonders for your gut Evening Standard · Jan 10, 2024
South Wales Jets keeping focus on mental health ahead of Challenge Cup debut Liam Price founded the club after struggling during Covid. The Independent UK · Jan 10, 2024
Family hubs providing support to parents and young people have opened in 75 local authorities - here's where to find your nearest centre Advice on infant feeding, early language skills and child mental health are just a few of the types of support available GoodToKnow · Jan 10, 2024
Eating disorders in children: Warning signs and treatment options to address this issue Eating disorders among children and adolescents have become a concerning issue in recent years. Eating disorders in children are serious mental health conditions that involve unhealthy relationships with food and body image. They can manifest in various forms, such as anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, and binge eating disorder. Children with… The Times of India · Jan 10, 2024
How counsellor-grandmothers of Zimbabwe are averting a mental health crisis Initiative, started in 2006, addresses shortage of psychosocial help and abundance of mental health issues in Zimbabwe. Al Jazeera · Jan 10, 2024
Man who attacked Las Vegas judge has schizophrenia and bipolar disorder, says lawyer Deobra Redden’s foster mother says his mental health was not taken into consideration in his court sentence The Guardian - US · Jan 9, 2024
Hearing the voices of Indigenous people with neurodevelopmental disabilities Indigenous Peoples with neurodevelopmental disabilities (NDDs) and mental health challenges are among the most marginalized groups in the country. NDDs include things like autism and attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). The Conversation · Jan 9, 2024
Absenteeism: children need support, not sanctions Letter: Children who are persistently absent from school need more understanding and help to return to the classroom, argues one reader The Guardian - UK · Jan 9, 2024
PhD students' mental health is poor and the pandemic made it worse – but there are coping strategies that can help A pre-pandemic study on PhD students’ mental health showed that they often struggle with such issues. Financial insecurity and feelings of isolation can be among the factors affecting students’ wellbeing. The Conversation · Jan 9, 2024
2024: The year you lose your mind What we’ve learned about how mice daydream, how stress affects us and the science of holding it together Salon · Jan 9, 2024
‘Art is a form of protest that leaves no blood’: Zambian poet puts African voices on the spoken-word stage Prompted by the struggles of motherhood, Vanessa Chisakula uses her art to address women’s rights, African identity and mental health – and gives others a platform to do the same The Guardian - UK · Jan 9, 2024
USA Today Sports Media Group · Jan 9, 2024 Ian Machado Garry advises UFC champ Sean Strickland to seek mental health therapy: ‘Deal with your issues first’ Ian Machado Garry is not a fan of Sean Strickland, but regardless of their issues, he believes the UFC champ needs professional help.
The Independent UK · Jan 9, 2024 Memphis judge maintains $1 million bond for man charged with firing shots at Jewish school A judge has declined to reduce a $1 million bond for a man charged with shooting at a contractor at a Jewish school in Memphis after his attorney requested a lower amount to allow him to secure his release and get proper mental health treatment outside of jail
The Conversation · Jan 8, 2024 Service dogs play vital roles for veterans, but Canada's lack of standards makes travel and access difficult It is becoming common to see dogs assisting people with their mental health in Canadian communities. Over the past five years, our research lab has been studying the benefits of service dogs for Canadian veterans dealing with post-traumatic stress injuries and other mental health challenges.
The Independent UK · Jan 8, 2024 911 transcripts reveal chaotic scene as gunman killed 18 people in Maine The 911 calls flooding into dispatchers as a gunman opened fire at a bowling alley and a bar in Lewiston, Maine, reflect the chaos of the unfolding situation last October
The Conversation · Jan 8, 2024 'We don't know what tomorrow will bring': how climate change is affecting Fijians’ mental health It’s unlikely any region of the world will escape the effects of climate change. These include increasing temperatures, more frequent and intense extreme weather events such as bushfires and floods, rising sea levels, and more.
Fortune · Jan 8, 2024 The U.S. health care system sends women mixed messages about maternal mental health. Change is needed now Postpartum depression is not the “baby blues.” And the consequences, if left untreated, can be devastating.
The Conversation · Jan 8, 2024 Concerned about student mental health? How wellness is related to academic achievement Supporting student mental health and well-being has become a priority for schools. This was the case even prior to the increased signs of child and youth mental health adversity in and after the pandemic.
The Conversation · Jan 8, 2024 Why you shouldn’t let guilt motivate you to exercise The hardest part of consistently exercising is finding the motivation to do it. But using the wrong type of motivation for your workouts could militate against you – and could even have consequences for your mental health.
AAP · Jan 8, 2024 Social media posts used to find mental health distress Scientists have developed a technique that analyses social media posts to detect the early warning signs of mental health distress.
The Guardian - US · Jan 8, 2024 2023 saw record killings by US police. Who is most affected? Officers killed at least 1,232 people last year – the deadliest year for homicides by law enforcement in over a decade, data shows
GoodToKnow · Jan 8, 2024 "He's very clingy” - What to say to grown-ups who make negative comments and how to protect your kid’s mental health Protecting children's mental health can cause a generational divide, here's how to be your child's advocate with easy-to-remember replies