December 2021

Posted on December 25, 2021 by Sonoma Valley Sun A typical 17 year old is under a lot of pressure. They have many needs that must be met. » By Leslie Nicholson | Sonoma Sun The pathways to seeking mental health care are increasingly…

By Matt Martinez Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service This story was originally published by Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service, where you can find other stories about fifteen neighborhoods in the city of Milwaukee. Visit milwaukeenns.org.…

As the pandemic nears its third year, Maine officials are urging people suffering from burnout and depression to seek help through new state programs like StrengthenME. At the state's weekly COVID-19 briefing on Wednesday, Health…

Dr. Ellen McMahon, MD is a general pediatrician at Monroe Carell Jr. Children's Hospital in Vanderbilt and a Master of Public Health candidate at Vanderbilt University.It's my first day at the clinic after graduating from residency, and I'm…

As the winter holiday season continues and in the face of the ongoing challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic, the Maine Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) reminds all Maine residents, and especially to those who work in and…

CHARLESTON, WV – The West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources (DHHR) has sent a reminder to caregivers to use Help4WV's Child Crisis and Referral Line for children suffering from behavioral health issues during the…

WILLIAMSPORT, LYCOMING COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — The City of Williamsport is working to bring more mental health resources to its community. The creation of these resources would not only help reduce the number of calls that the police…

For many, holidays are a time of happiness spent with family and relaxation after a long year. But for some, the holidays can be tough, causing mental and emotional strain. If you are struggling due to anxiety caused by the…

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) - The holidays are a time of joy and celebration for many. But they can be difficult to navigate for those experiencing loss or facing challenges. This is why mental health experts want people to be aware of…

Before the pandemic, Meghan Becker was meeting with five to seven students in crisis a week. As the director of the CARE team at Baylor University, it's her job to connect them with the right professionals and resources to address a range…

Anne Arundel County Public Schools is the latest district to increase funding for what is called social-emotional learning.| LINKS: Resources Maryland Peace of Mind | Youth Suicide Prevention Toolkit The funding…

LANSING, Mich. (WXYZ) – After the deadly shooting at a high school in Oxford on Nov. 30, Michigan security officials are encouraging students to seek mental health resources.“The tragedy of the Oxford shooting, layered on top of the…

GREENSBORO, NC (WGHP) – Cone Health is strengthening its commitment to ensuring its staff resembles the community it serves. The health system wants to improve this visibility, especially among men from minorities. About 27% of…

The cohort study of more than 2 million women in Sweden took into account preeclampsia, other hypertensive disorders of pregnancy and other maternal factors.The risk of hypertension decreased but remained significantly elevated 40 years…

COLORADO SPRINGS — State legislatures are investing heavily in the mental health of Coloradans. Right now they are deciding how to spend $450,000,000 in federal COVID-19 relief funds.News5 spoke with Dr. Mark Mayfield, founder and CEO of…

2021 DEC 14 (NewsRx) -- By a News Reporter - Staff News Editor at Health & Medicine Business Daily -- New research in health and medicine - Health planning and management is reported. According to news from Kumasi, Ghana, by NewsRx…

December 11, 2021 (Washington, DC) – U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) joined Senator Jeff Merkley (D-OR) to present the Guidance in Elementary and Secondary Schools Actlegislation that would dramatically…

Parents now have new resources to help their children struggling with mental health issues.Schools in the…

College students are dealing with increased rates of mental health issues during the pandemic, according to a recent study by the American University Health Association. Students reported increased psychological stress and loneliness, and…

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Job : December 7, 2021 / 12:26 PM EST Update: December 7, 2021 / 12:26 PM EST Knoxville, Tenn. (WATE) - Fast Pace Health's behavioral health team focuses on treating patients with…

SHELBY COUNTY, Tennessee – As Memphis and Shelby County are poised to beat last year's record number of homicides, the Shelby County Mental Health Court is expanding access to health care mental health and improves public safety.According…

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KKTV) — If you, or someone you know, is struggling with mental health issues while unemployed, there are now more resources available.11 News spoke with the Office of Behavioral Health and Mile High United Way.…

The Department of Justice raised awareness in Mississippi State about critical issues in its services for people with mental illness in 2011. Nearly a decade later, Mississippi is still struggling to meet its goals.…

Help is a phone call — all day, every day — for University of Wisconsin Oshkosh students facing a mental health crisis. UWO has partnered with ProtoCall, an after-hours mental health crisis service, to expand the counseling center's…

LANSING, Mich. (WILX) — Michigan State University is doing what it can to support students who may have ties to Oxford High School.MSU Vice President Vennie Gore sent a letter to students on Wednesday saying his heart was heavy and the…