Have you ever stopped to consider the differences between the words gratitude and thankfulness? Since we Americans tend to interchange different words with similar meanings, many of us do not think about the subtle distinctions between the individual words themselves. This has happened so often between the words gratitude and thankfulness that even some dictionaries are now interchanging the meanings of these two words Continue reading →

A resurgence of COVID-19 in Maine, a bitter national election cycle and the change in seasons are combining to fuel an increase in the number of people who are reaching out for help with behavioral health problems. Although demand is rapidly increasing, critical resources for anxiety, depression, substance use and more are still available. We know there are people out there who are experiencing difficulties and thinking they are alone, said Scott Metzger, director of recovery services for Sweetser, a local mental health agency. Continue reading →

French President Emmanuel Macron's announcement of a gradual lifting of lockdown restrictions comes as a relief for millions of French people largely confined to their homes since the end of October. Currently, the French can only leave the house for a small number of reasons, including food shopping, taking the children to school or to attend a medical appointment. They must fill out a form each time Continue reading →

(WXYZ) The Pandemic has forced many of us to focus on our health. But its not just our physical health we must maintain. We also have to take care of our mental health Continue reading →

A spate of startups focused on mental health recently made enough noise as a group that they caught the eye of the Equity podcast crew. Sadly, the segment wed planned to discuss this topic was swept away by a blizzard of IPO filings that piled up like fresh snow. But in preparation, I reached out to CB Insights for new data on the mental health startup space that they were kind enough to supply Continue reading →

As the pandemic drags on, experts are seeing a rise in mental health issues in children. YORK, Pa. Continue reading →

As the coronavirus continues to spread widely and rapidly through Ohio, the head of the states mental health and drug addiction agency has tested positive for COVID-19. Ohio Mental Health and Addiction Services Director Lori Criss told her staff in a memo that she tested positive over the weekend. Shed had minor allergy/cold symptoms and worked with her doctor to get a test. Continue reading →

Zach Singer knows the upcoming winter months are going to be difficult. The 21-year-old senior at Ohio State University has anxiety and depression, which he said has been exacerbated by COVID-19. Continue reading →

click to enlarge Young Kwak photo FaiSafe for Life president and founder Sabrina Votava The coming weeks could be an incredibly dark time for hospitality industry workers, compounding what has already been a profoundly challenging year. The holiday and post-holiday season is already considered a high risk period for mental health crises and substance abuse among restaurant workers. Experts are now worried how this trend, paired with lasting, high stress caused by the pandemic and another round of layoffs as Washington restaurants cease dine-in service through at least Dec. Continue reading →