Category: Mental Health
Mental health experts on the one thing they wish everyone knew
What do mental health experts wish we all knew? (Alamy/PA) Taking care of our wellbeing is a lifelong endeavour –…
Mental health check turns deadly as Detroit police shoot man with knife
A young man, armed with a knife, was needlessly gunned down in “medieval” fashion by Detroit police officers during a…
Alarm on children’s mental health has been ringing for decades. Too few have listened.
Maurice J. Elias Despite claims that children’s mental health is a “national emergency,” the current situation doesn’t meet that definition,…
Amid mental health crisis Tennyson Center for Children provides continuum of care
Tennyson Center for Children is a leader in the treatment of children and families who’ve suffered trauma. They run an…
Mental Health Disorders in Youth
Recent studies have demonstrated the prevalence of mental health conditions in youth. According to the National Alliance on Mental Illness…
Researchers warn of mental health risks of high-potency cannabis
Researcher Beatriz Carlini clicks through a few local cannabis retailers’ websites before finding what she’s looking for. Her screen displays…
Recommendations to improve mental health services
© PA Media The States have rebranded its secondary mental health services as part of 13 recommendations An independent review…
‘A terrible cycle’: Hurricane Fiona, natural disasters expose mental health crisis in Puerto Rico
In the days after Hurricane Fiona, Dr. Brenda Rivera-García sat at home without electricity, water and Wi-Fi in San Juan, Puerto Rico….
Are Mental Hospitals Good for Mental Health?
Source: Unsplash/Martha Dominguez de Gouveia I was going over action plans in case of an emergency with my new psychiatrist…
Mental health crisis programs face challenges in rural areas
If you or someone you know is in crisis, call, text, or chat via 988, the national Suicide & Crisis…
