Category Archives: Mental Health

It is no secret the COVID-19 pandemic has affected millions of Americans in different ways, both physically and mentally. Unemployment, health and loneliness are just some of the catalysts for the largest mental health crisis the United States has seen. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 40% of Americans reported struggles with mental health or drug abuse in June 2020. Continue reading →

Noelle Broughton, 25, is a graduate student seeking mental health care. The roadblocks she has faced in search of a provider has made her question if treatment is worth it Continue reading →

On Monday evening, May 24, NAMI Sussex will welcome guest speaker Elena Kravitz, Coordinator of NAMI New Jerseys Hearts and Minds program, to discuss how to maintain wellness while living with a mental health condition. The presentation will be held online via Zoom from 7:00-8:30 p.m Continue reading →

The Make Them Shine Gala is Saturday, May 15th, from 7:00 to 7:45pm. MINNETONKA, Minn. May is mental health awareness month and when we think of mental health, we certainly dont want to forget our children Continue reading →

CHICAGO, May 11, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --BCS Financial, a leading insurance provider serving the needs of Blue organizations and commercial markets across America, is promoting the importance of employee mental health as part of Mental Health Awareness month. BCS encourages employers to check in on employees consistently, offer coverage that pertains to mental health such as therapy and mental health days, and assist employees with the financial burdens associated with the mental support they may seek in a time of need Continue reading →

A Huge Difference in How We Do Criminal Justice In Our Community (Fort Worth, TX) A long-term plan to create a mental health jail diversion center and provide an alternative to putting people with mental health needs behind bars appears to be on the fast track. Tarrant County Judge Glen Whitley said Tuesday during the Commissioners Court meeting that he would like to see the facility, geared to get the mentally ill the medical attention they need, open by October 1, 2021. County officials have talked about the need for such a facility for years. Continue reading →

The end of the emergency phase of the pandemic is in sight in the United States, at least for now. Continue reading →

Helping kids struggling with mental health Anxiety and depression looks different for everyone including kids. Experts explain how to identify early signs of mental health issues in children and how counselors are helping them better understand their feelings. Continue reading →

Ryan Buchter is a baseball journeyman, a relief pitcher who has been traded four times, released three times, switched organizations 10 times and pitched for teams in 22 cities. He's never spent a full season in MLB without a demotion or release. The 34-year-old lefty now understands the business side of baseball that he never once considered as a kid with a dream Continue reading →

RICHMOND, Va. -- A new study revealed that three in four U.S Continue reading →