Have you ever noticed a friend or family member become more distant? Or leaning on alcohol to cope? While talking about mental health challenges has become more normalized, it can … Read more
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The American Cancer Society uses the term “survivor” to refer to anyone who has been diagnosed with cancer, no matter where they are in the course of the disease. Being … Read more
In June, two Ohio State University students died after taking what they believed to be Adderall, a prescription stimulant that is frequently misused by college students, but was actually the … Read more
Life can be challenging at times. Everyone experiences feelings like anxiety, sadness and stress now and then. While these feelings are common, it’s important to recognize when they may be … Read more
If you or someone you care about feels overwhelmed with emotions like sadness, depression or anxiety, or like you want to harm yourself or others call 911. You can also … Read more
Unless you’ve experienced it firsthand, it’s nearly impossible to understand the emotional impact receiving a poor physical prognosis can have on someone. This unfortunate circumstance can bring on a multitude … Read more
This post was adapted from an original article by The New Social Worker, Social Workers Learn From and Raise Awareness Through Mental Health First Aid. Read the full article here. Our … Read more
Our Cloud 911 family – family in the professional, I-love-working-with-these-people-sense – is made up of people living with private pain: the singular pain that stems from first-hand experience confronting the … Read more
With a brassy laugh and penchant for bringing her granddaughter to appointments, Ms. L had been a memorable patient for Dr. Audrey M. Provenzano. That’s why it was such a … Read more
Five years ago, family physician Pamela Wible began compiling a list of doctors who have completed suicide. Since then, she has documented 757 cases. She found that dying by suicide … Read more
Millions of people every year take a CPR or first aid class to learn how to recognize and care for a variety of medical emergencies. But what about someone experiencing … Read more
It was about 8:45 p.m. on a slow weeknight in early 2011. We were ready to close the pharmacy down as soon as 9 p.m. hit. A patient came to … Read more
The idea that military-connected individuals and civilians cannot understand one another, often referred to as the civilian-military divide, is one of the most prominent barriers to care for veterans and … Read more
Rodolfo Silva was prepared to handle death – at least he thought he was. During his first year as a pediatric resident at Loma Linda University Medical Center in California, … Read more
Did you know that the word “addict” cannot be found in the most recent edition of the standard AP Stylebook? That’s because earlier this month, the Associated Press took a … Read more
After months of what felt like a never-ending downward spiral, Adam Hill found himself deep in the woods, bottle of vodka in hand with the intent of killing himself. Hill … Read more
The Connecticut General Assembly is contemplating the fate of a two-year, $40.3 billion budget. Approved on June 3, this budget restored massive cuts to human services that were recommended by … Read more
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), about one in every four American adults has a mental illness of some kind. Now there could be good news … Read more
Mental health has long been relegated to the shadows. For centuries, mental illness was poorly understood; those affected by it, marginalized and cast out of society. Even in recent years, … Read more
The mental health services, which include counseling, advocacy, referral and telepsychiatry, are provided by North Central Behavioral Health Systems through a state grant that also assists neighboring Stark County, Donna … Read more
The Greater Kansas City Chamber of Commerce and Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas City on Thursday are announcing an ambitious initiative called Healthy KC aimed at improving health … Read more
Upper Valley public health officials say an annual ranking of the health status of each county in the United States will help guide them as they create action plans to … Read more
Alameda Health System (AHS) announced that Dr. Scott Zeller has received the distinction of Doctor of the Year by the National Council for Mental Wellbeing (National Council). Dr. Zeller serves … Read more
Although the last Congress was criticized for lack of action, it got quite a bit done on behavioral health, including passage of the Excellence in Mental Health Act and funding … Read more
“It can be overwhelming,” said Janet Lee, crisis support co-ordinator at the Newfoundland and Labrador Sexual Assault Crisis and Prevention Centre. “And we’re very aware of the importance of good mental … Read more
Mental health initiatives make up the fourth category, where employee assistance programs (EAPs) continue to lead the pack (80% of U.S. companies), followed by mental health first aid training (for … Read more
President Obama’s recently proposed Fiscal Year (FY) 2016 Budget provides the nation with an unprecedented opportunity to address America’s urgent behavioral health needs. About 1 in 5 Americans experiences a … Read more
Oregon has begun to realize the importance of addressing the state’s serious and growing mental health care needs. 02/11/2015 Link to Source
National Rural Health Resource Center recently presented Sanpete Valley Hospital with the Critical Access Hospital Recognition Certificate based on the hospital’s behavioral/mental health outreach efforts in the Sanpete community. 01/15/2015 … Read more
This editorial originally appeared in Roll Call. As this lame-duck Congress limps to the end of its tenure, pundits are shouting about its ineffectiveness. The 113th Congress passed fewer laws … Read more
This editorial originally appeared in Roll Call. As this lame-duck Congress limps to the end of its tenure, pundits are shouting about its ineffectiveness. The 113th Congress passed fewer laws … Read more
This editorial originally appeared in Roll Call. As this lame-duck Congress limps to the end of its tenure, pundits are shouting about its ineffectiveness. The 113th Congress passed fewer laws … Read more
The key to providing access to quality health care for those with a mental illness lies in the expansion of Medicaid, Lt. Gov. Ralph Northam said Thursday to a crowd … Read more
Nassau County Executive Edward P. Mangano today announced that Nassau’s 5th Annual Co-Occurring Disorders Conference – focusing on “Integrated Health Systems: Helping Families Across the Lifespan”- will be held on … Read more
“We always overestimate the change that will occur in the next two years and underestimate the change that will occur in the next ten. Don’t let yourself be lulled into … Read more
“We always overestimate the change that will occur in the next two years and underestimate the change that will occur in the next ten. Don’t let yourself be lulled into … Read more
“We always overestimate the change that will occur in the next two years and underestimate the change that will occur in the next ten. Don’t let yourself be lulled into … Read more
