Mental health of children under 5 years old ignored – report – BBC News

Mental health of children under 5 years old ignored - report - BBC News

2 hours ago image source, beautiful images image captions, There is evidence that intervening very early can help prevent conditions from arising or getting worse Leading doctors say more support is needed to prevent babies and young children from developing mental health problems later in life. Their report shows there is growing evidence that intervening … Read more

Mental health urgent care rooted in Vermont – VTDigger

Mental health urgent care rooted in Vermont - VTDigger

Access Hub clinician Mark Perry is seen at the mental health provider’s relaxation room in Montpelier on Wednesday. Photo by Glenn Russell/VTDigger The Access Hub, which recently opened in downtown Montpelier, is not unlike the emergency department at Central Vermont Medical Center, about four miles away. Actually, that’s the problem. Open since early October, just … Read more

The mental health crisis costs Northern Virginia more than $8 billion a year – WTOP News

The mental health crisis costs Northern Virginia more than $8 billion a year - WTOP News

The mental health crisis is costing the Northern Virginia region $8 billion a year in unrealized economic output, according to a new report. This article was written by WTOP news partner InsideNoVa.com and republished with permission. Sign up for InsideNoVa.com’s free email subscription today. The mental health crisis is costing the Northern Virginia region $8 … Read more

Talking too much can be an early warning sign of four mental health conditions

Talking too much can be an early warning sign of four mental health conditions

By Emily Joshu Health reporter for Dailymail.Com 22:12 October 19, 2023, updated 22:24 October 19, 2023 Talking too much can be a sign of conditions like ADHD, bipolar, and anxiety Many people who talk too much don’t know what they are doing or why they are doing it READ MORE: Half the population could have … Read more

Ketamine was no better than placebo in treating depression in unique trial

Ketamine was no better than placebo in treating depression in unique trial

New research may complicate our understanding of ketamine as a potential treatment for depression. Research shows that people with depression who were given saline or ketamine before anesthesia for surgery had similar improvements in their symptoms afterward. The findings suggest that at least some of the therapeutic benefits seen with ketamine may be due to … Read more

Understaffed Health Department aims to expand mental health services

Understaffed Health Department aims to expand mental health services

CHICAGO The Chicago Department of Public Health is facing hundreds of vacancies and lost funding due to COVID-19, but the mayor’s proposed 2024 budget is setting the stage to expand services mental health department. The agency has 493 vacancies across all departments, representing about 42% of the agency’s positions, acting Commissioner Fikirte Wagaw told workers … Read more

Kaiser’s massive mental health care settlement sends a strong message to providers who ignore patient needs

Kaiser's massive mental health care settlement sends a strong message to providers who ignore patient needs

Kaiser Permanentes $200 millionA settlement with the State of California for continued failures to provide patients with adequate and timely mental health care is a long way off. Your own shortcomings? Kaiser employees say they were hiding in plain sight. Years of banging your head against the wall have finally paid off, says Ilana Marcucci-Morris, … Read more

According to new research, these three exercises can improve brain health as you age

According to new research, these three exercises can improve brain health as you age

Want to keep your brain as healthy as possible as you age? Aerobic exercise may be the key. Reviewed by Nutritionist Jessica Ball, MS, RD The harsh truth is that everyone experiences some degree of cognitive decline as we age. In fact, most people tend to feel the effects of aging on their brain health … Read more

According to new research, these three exercises can improve brain health as you age

According to new research, these three exercises can improve brain health as you age

Want to keep your brain as healthy as possible as you age? Aerobic exercise may be the key. Reviewed by Nutritionist Jessica Ball, MS, RD The harsh truth is that everyone experiences some degree of cognitive decline as we age. In fact, most people tend to feel the effects of aging on their brain health … Read more

Ancient Wisdom Part 18: How to lose weight with jowar; how to add to your diet and its amazing health benefits

Ancient Wisdom Part 18: How to lose weight with jowar;  how to add to your diet and its amazing health benefits

Note to readers: Ancient Wisdom is a series of guidebooks that shed light on the age-old wisdom that has helped people for generations with age-old wellness solutions to everyday physical problems, persistent health problems and stress management, among many others. Through this series, we strive to provide modern solutions to your health concerns with traditional … Read more