Mental health awareness

State Schools Safety Marshal Ben Wilcox this week released the 2021-2022 School Risk Assessment Report indicating improvement across Kentucky's 173 school districts with respect to the safety and security of students and…

SOUTH BEND, Ind. (WNDU) - This is a story you'll see first on 16 News Now.A mental health professional said the community needs to work together when responding to situations such as the shooting of Dante Kittrell by South Bend police.John…

Today, Mayor Tishaura O. Jones will sign a proclamation declaring August 31, 2022 as International Overdose Awareness Day in the City of St. Louis. The city joins the White House, St. Louis County and other municipalities nationwide to…

As students return to college this month, there is anxiety in the air about Syracuse University lifting COVID-19 restrictions. While some students may finally have the college experience that has been on hold for two years, we cannot…

SHERIDAN – What began as a grassroots conversation about mental health in the community has grown, and very…

Residents of Twin Falls have an incredible opportunity to hear suicide attempt survivor Kevin Hines speak at the College of Southern Idaho. The event is free to the public and if you, or someone you know, has ever struggled with mental…

For the first time in Columbus' three-year history, the WonderBus Music & Arts Festival will be a three-day event.Hosted at CAS, 2540 Olentangy River Road, the festival kicks off at 6 p.m. Friday with Duran Duran headlining at 9:30…

Indiana County's mental health needs were in the spotlight Aug. 10 at a seminar at Indiana Area Senior High…

Jonah Hill's new documentary titled stutz is finally set to hit film festivals this fall, but the actor recently revealed he still has no plans to promote his film. Hill got his big break in the mid-2000s, when he starred in big hit!-->!-->!-->…

Jay Perrin knows what it means to struggle, and he's not afraid to say it as he searches for a way to shine on his next assignment. Perrin (10-5, 0-1 UFC) had a tough time in his promotional debut, culminating in a…

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Miguel Estrella's death was a heartbreaking tragedy. The loss of a young life in crisis and the…

LaQuita Hudson, founder of the Xposed Selfie Museum in downtown Annapolis. Photo: Barry Scher. By Barry Scher Actor Morgan Freeman once said, “I don't think people realize how much strength it takes to mentally pull yourself out…

SWANSBORO, NC (WNCT) - People of all ages across the country are battling mental illness and addiction. Here in eastern North Carolina, a Swansboro woman hopes to break the stigma of discussing her personal struggles. She also…

MMental health is, in some ways, the black sheep of public health: chronically underfunded, undervalued and neglected. One of the reasons has to do with the social stigma surrounding mental health. After all, it has long been considered…

Deepika Padukone, Bollywood actress, model and founder, Live Love Laugh (LLL) addressing the gathering during the 7th Annual GJEPC 'Jewelers for Hope' Charity Dinner 2022 at Grand Hyatt Hotel, Mumbai (04.08.22 ) Deepika Padukone,…

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — Alina Gotovtseva, 19, tries to spend time at the park every day. "It helps me collect my thoughts, it just helps me spend time alone to process things," Gotovtseva said. The Ukrainian pre-nursing student at St.…

The MarketWatch News service was not involved in the creation of this content. Aug. 02, 2022 (Investor Brand Network via COMTEX) -- New research on student well-being during a pandemic has identified sleep…

Zimbabwean environmentalist Nick Holmes. BY OBERT SIAMILANDUZimbabwean environmentalist, UK-based Nick Holmes, will today launch an 800km walk, which will last two months, to promote mental health issues. The march!-->!-->…

PROVIDED PHOTO Ashton Peters, left, and Keri Jacobs, President of 22-Too Many pose for a photo with the bespoke iron bench that will be gifted to Benjamin Thomas' parents, Dale and Peggy Thomas.LOCK HAVEN — Eagle Scout and mental health…

LGBT people have become more accepted and welcomed in India over the past decade, especially in urban areas. However, the majority of LGBT people in India continue to lead a secret life for fear of prejudice from their families, who may…

A resource person speaking to the WH.0.LE Health Awareness Camp in Kohima on July 23. (Morung Photo) Our correspondentKohima | July 23 The Kohima Sümi Totimi Hoho…

In a survey, 92% of CEOs said their companies put more emphasis on mental health after the pandemic. What is one thing you have learned/taken away from the increased focus on mental health in your organization? To help your…

From the outside, fandom and sneaker collecting may seem like a futile and financially absurd interest, but the medium has allowed brands and their collaborators to tell meaningful stories. The final example comes in the form…

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Certified Mental Health Counselor Natasha D'Arcangelo would be the guest speaker at this in-person workshop, which aims to help professionals in a variety of fields improve their mental health and boost their careers. Michèle Badie,…

PINEDALE — Boulder resident Neville Burt “eats and breathes” motorcycles. Miles and miles of open roads in Wyoming await you - endless ribbons of asphalt with little traffic and extraordinary scenery. The speed and thrill of motorcycle…

Later this month Maltese athlete Steve Sammut Nurminen will run 365km from one side of the island of Sicily to the other to raise awareness for mental health. Sponsored by PragmaticPlay, Sammut Nurminen has partnered with mental health…

Content of the article Advocate Matthew Dickson will host a self-help mental health presentation at 6.30pm this Thursday at the Cornwall Public Library. Content of the article Dickson has lived with schizophrenia for 28 years, saying he…

More than 120 Maine doctors, nurses and other healthcare professionals participated in a substance abuse and mental health monitoring program in 2021, part of a steady increase over the past three years, according to a new report. status…

Jake (Jake's Body) Steinfeld Today, more than ever, our children are struggling with their mental health. May is Mental Health Awareness Month, but the issue…

Residents of Granite Landing aim to walk a million steps in support of mental health awareness this month.This month, residents and staff at Granite Landing Retirement Residence in Cambridge are supporting the Canadian Mental Health…

With over 680 million active internet users, India's digital population has grown rapidly over the past few decades. According to Statista, the average Internet user in the country spends more than three hours a day on social networks.…

Dressed in a suit and a pair of white Yeezy Boost 700 sneakers on Thursday, TV personality Phil McGraw - better known as Dr. Phil - said he was "ready to do a lot of walking" across the Capitol to speak to lawmakers of America's mental…

WEST BARNSTABLE – Cycling enthusiast and West Barnstable resident Connor O'Reilly took another bike ride on Tuesday – this time over 180 miles around Cape Town. O'Reilly set off at sunrise with the hope of completing his sunset ride the…

Posted: 06/20/2022 17:34:33 Modified: 06/20/2022 17:34:13 BOSTON — A mental and behavioral health care access bill passed the Massachusetts House in a unanimous vote last week, and Representatives…

RICHMOND, Va., May 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- May is Mental Health Awareness Month, a time to better understand the importance of mental health and to break the stigma associated with mental illness. Substance use disorder (SUD) is a type…

Oxnard– Large crowds gathered at Terraza De Las Cortes on Saturday, June 11, as the Mental Health Awareness Mural unveiling at the Community Resource Park and Fair offered community members valuable resources, lots of food and good…

It's okay to say you're not okay, but it's hard.More Americans than ever are now receiving treatment for mental health issues such as anxiety, depression and PTSD. The solutions we currently have revolve around therapy or medication and…

About a year ago Sam Biffart bought a new gravel bike and it all took off from there. A year has now passed and the West Kelowna resident is cycling across the province to raise funds for mental health. When he first got the bike,…

The Bayonne Interfaith Clergy Association is partnering with the city of Bayonne to host a series of mental health awareness events in 16th Street Park. The inaugural series kicked off last summer as residents searched for some normalcy…

BRIDGEPORT, W.Va (WDTV) – June is Men's Mental Health Month, and a national observance is being used to raise awareness for men's mental health care.In May, the nation observed "Mental Health Month," but June shines a spotlight on men's…

The second annual Ride Don't Hide event kicked off on Saturday to promote and raise funds for mental health awareness and support. The month-long mental and physical wellness challenge is launched by the Canadian Mental Health…

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) - According to the National Alliance on Mental Illness, one in five adults suffers from mental illness.Mental Health America ranks Missouri high for number of mental health problems but low for access to care, and…

MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--BetterHelp, the world's largest online therapy platform, is honoring Mental Health Awareness Month 2022 with a wide range of charitable initiatives and partnerships focused on expanding…

Among the many social media platforms available, UK-based skincare brand Skin Proud wades into the world of Twitter.As part of May's Mental Health Awareness Month, Skin Proud has teamed up with mental health advocate Elyse Fox, founder of…

Film Academy students took center stage on Wednesday - Advertising - As the world continues to celebrate Mental Health Awareness Month, the Antigua Film Academy held its first-ever health fair - dubbed "Mental Illness in Healthy Young…

Ben Healy of Munster Rugby is the group's new ambassador.…

In the spring of 2021, an estimated 67% of the UO student body “exhibited symptoms of at least one…

The room in the school office area and close to the counselors was created this year as part of the increased focus on mental health in schools and, at Tippecanoe, is equipped with everything from fidgets at Play Doh, a stationary bike and…

As we enter new seasons, we have opportunities for new perspectives. Changing our perspectives can sometimes be a challenge. Changing gears requires conscious work;…

Work-related stress: a man stressed out while working on a laptopPhoto: iStockWe work for various reasons - but the main one is that we need a stable source of income. And everyone who has ever held a job has, at some point, felt the…

Local nonprofit Mental Health Hookup held its "Stop the Stigma" rally on Saturday to recognize May as Mental Health Awareness Month. The rally started at 10 a.m. at Bridgeport Marketplace Park and continued until 1 p.m. The…

You have 3 free items left this month. LYNN — Community leaders and members took part in a conference dedicated to Children's Mental Health Week with Mayor Jared Nicholson urging!-->…

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At Salinas Valley Memorial Hospital, a group of nurses have started a diaper drive. The initiative is part of Maternal Mental Health Awareness Week, May 2-8. Among hospital staff alone, employees donated more than…

Salem, Mass. "The world needs you...to enter this race."Mental Makeover, a local advocacy organization…

Realize your power Elyse began speaking out about her mental health online by sharing her experience of being bullied as a child. In one video, she said a middle school teacher discouraged her from trying cheerleading because of her size,…

May marks the start of Mental Health Awareness Month as organizations nationwide continue to work to break the stigma around mental health and seeking care. Meanwhile, a new South Florida nonprofit group is making…

While all LGBTQIA+ people – regardless of ethnicity – face mental health risks, new data indicates that some marginalized groups face unique issues due to their cultural background. One such group is Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders…

BROOKVILLE — Jefferson County commissioners proclaimed May Mental Health Awareness Month and heard from…

The BGSBU organizes a workshop on "mental health and addiction" …

RICHMOND, Va. — Virginia Tech fans know Jon Laaser and know that his tenure as the voice of the Hokies ended abruptly last year. This ending was not planned, at least not by Laaser himself. However, it has allowed him to channel his…

LAKEWOOD, Ohio - According to the Global Wellness Institute, the definition of wellness is the active pursuit of activities, choices, and lifestyles that can lead to holistic health.It was this conversation that led the Lakewood Council of…

April marks the start of Stress Awareness Month, and many of us may take some time to assess our mental health and well-being - but what about the mental health of our precious pets? Nina Downing, PDSA Veterinary…

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CLIFTON PARK, NY (NEWS10) - Taking action to highlight the importance of mental health. Dozens of people marched through Shenendehowa High School on Sunday morning for Jayden's Trauma Track Walk, organized by Acadia Middle School…

SHAHBAZ CHOUDHRY “Every budding cricketer dreams of becoming a professional. But the truth is that many players will never achieve this goal,” says Shahbaz Choudhry - the founder of the world's largest…

WILBRAHAM — At 9 a.m. on April 23, Wilbraham resident Bill Wells will leave Wilbraham United Church and start running, and he won't stop until 9 a.m. the next morning. Wells challenges herself in this ongoing race to raise money and…

GREAT WHITE TOWNSHIP, Mich. (WJRT) – Improving police responses for people with mental health issues.The…

Photo Times Observer by Brian Ferry Members of AWWA - Accepting Who We Are - at Eisenhower High School include, from left, Peyton Kellogg, Kiley Youngberg, Alyssa Wismar,…

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — With mental health issues on the rise nationwide,…

A dirt-filled lot on the Sarasota Memorial campus has begun its transformation into a $71 million behavioral health lodge. Crews kicked off construction on the future Cornell Family Behavioral Health Center on Wednesday. The groundbreaking…

Shahid Akhter, Editor-in-Chief, ETHealthworld spoke with Shubhrata Prakashdirector, NITI Ayog, to learn more about the challenges associated with mental health and her own experience of the throes of mental depression.Depression and mental…

CLINICAL COVERAGEAccording to the Brain Injury Association of America, more than 5 million children and adults live with permanent disability related to brain injury, and at least 2.8 million people in the United States experience traumatic…

Mental health plays an important role in our overall health and well-being. Yet there is still a stigma behind it. Conversations about mental health are something many people have tried to avoid. However, in…

× Burlington County Commissioners' efforts to make Burlington County a stigma-free county are garnering growing support. The Burlington County Association of School!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->…

Twenty-five years ago, the era of social media began with the launch of sixdegrees.com, a website that allowed users to create personalized profiles. At the time, many of us were unaware of what was happening, but that moment marked a…

Sara and her family fled Syria for Egypt in 2012 after the outbreak of civil war. They have since lived in Cairo, where she is studying to become a doctor. As a 23-year-old Arab woman with Atypical Bipolar Disorder and Attention Deficit…

MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WIAT) — The Alabama House passed the state's largest general fund budget on Tuesday, at about $2.7 billion. The budget includes funding increases for several programs, including the Department of Mental…

"Hypervigilance and startle reaction are big issues for me. I constantly scan to make sure everything is safe. I can't sit with my back to a door, and if I do, I think 'there could be danger," Kate G. The Mighty said in 2019 of the…

By Jennifer BauwensEditorial contributor | Saturday, March 12, 2022Unsplash/Priscilla Du PreezAs a trauma therapist, I have had the honor of working in a profession that aims to serve children and families during some of the most painful…

Michael J. Socolow, University of Maine It all started with a basic “news you can use” feature from National Public Radio. Titled "5 Ways to Cope With the Stressful News Cycle," producer Andee Tagle's article, published in late…

Current and past board of Friends of Alexandria Mental Health Center (left to right): Betty Livingston, Afework Eshetu, Rebecca Grueneberger, Susan Draschler and Dan Sweeney. (Courtesy picture) ALEXANDRIA, VA — It's a small…

SANBORN, NY — After the event was postponed last year, Niagara Pride has announced that WNY's LGBTQ+ health and wellness show will return on March 26. The Wellness Fair will take place in the main gymnasium at Niagara…

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Sports icons such as superstar gymnast Simone Biles, tennis champion Naomi Osaka and two-time Alpine Olympic gold medalist Mikaela Shiffrin have opened up about mental health. Experts say the more…

MADISON— Two diocesan professional organizations, the Madison Diocese Religious Educators Organization (MDREO) and the Madison Diocese Pastoral Ministers Association (MDPMA), will co-host a program at St. Thomas Aquinas Parish, 602…

WASHINGTON, February 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Kleine-Levin Syndrome Foundation honors Rare Disease Day today by calling for the inclusion of Kleine-Levin Syndrome (KLS) in the biennial National Institutes of Health (NIH) "Sleep Research…

JACKSONVILLE, Florida. - Kennadi Larkins knows the struggles of mental health firsthand."When I was 9 I was on vacation with my grandparents and we got a call that my mother had passed away and since then my mental health has been going…

ST. LOUIS, Mo. — Despite the lockout, the Cardinals are continuing to advertise tickets and theme nights for this upcoming season. They announced 13 additional themed dates for the 2022 season, including three first-time events…

CINCINNATI (WXIX) – Two sisters deeply affected by suicide are raising awareness for mental health in the tri-state.According to the Centers for Disease Control, emergency room visits for suspected suicide attempts among young people have…

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WTVF) - In time for National Eating Disorder Awareness Week, a 22-year-old Nashville woman has shared her story of recovery from her battle with an eating disorder.“I didn't know anything about it. My family really didn't…

40 peer leaders represented their home schools Cherokee Bluff High School, Flowery Branch High School, and Lanier College and Career Academy for a full day of mental health-themed training at Eagle Ranch in Flowery Branch. Students came…

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WOTV) — For people with an eating disorder, finding treatment in a hospital setting isn't easy. Patients requiring extensive residential treatment have historically traveled to other states because Michigan does…

More than half of the UK's film and TV industry workforce have experienced bullying, harassment or discrimination in the past year, according to alarming statistics from The Film & TV industry. TV Charity (TFTVC) who found the…

Medication plays a key role in controlling symptoms such as seizures, while counseling also helps patients understand how to manage their condition. Psychosocial workers and community health volunteers make it…

Sriparna Roy, student Compulsory checks in schools, colleges and offices needed. Local authorities should also consider verifying confidentiality and promoting emotional well-being. State of mental health in India requires active…

A hanging drip, a beeping heart monitor, a frail old man in bed – and later, an old tape recorder and a lamp flashing twice – the feeling of unease suffocates from the first images of Blinking twiceSyed Zeshan Ahmed's thick new webseries…

SHREVEPORT, La. (KSLA) - A local business was born out of the pain of losing a loved one too soon. Amy Ogunyemi says her father-in-law, the late Dr. Frederick Ogunyemi, called her “my friend,” which means my friend in French. The words are…

Young people in Nanaimo want to talk about mental health and are opening lines of communication over the next few weeks. Youth 20/20 Can Nanaimo, a group of youth community volunteers, is bringing back its Living in Color youth…

When Leann Porrello moved to Jefferson City in 2012, she was surprised by the lack of public art in the capital. Having lived in several major cities across the country, she understood the importance of having art easily accessible to…

Halestorm made their explosive comeback in 2021 with the powerful 'Back From the Dead'. Now they've released a new single, "The Steeple", and announced their upcoming fifth album, also titled Back from the dead.Check out the song and…

Improving mental health care means educating young people, investing in the workforce and science and breaking down barriers to treatment,…

Image source: FREEPIK Mental health issues faced by queer people According to one study, two out of three queer people…

By Leon PuttlerJACKSON, MI — Most of us pay more attention to our physical health than our mental health.We visit the dentist twice a year to make sure our teeth and gums are healthy. We regularly see medical professionals to make sure our…

Garrett Neese/Daily Mining Gazette City Manager Eric Waara discusses his suggestion for a mental health sub-committee during the Houghton City Council meeting on Wednesday.