Family speaks of ‘dreadful’ ordeal
The family of a brain-injured man who spent almost five years locked on his own in small rooms…
‘What I see in clinic is never a set of labels’: are we in danger of overdiagnosing mental illness? | Mental health
Someone is shot, and almost dies; the fragility of life is intimately revealed to him. He goes on…
Carson City School District honors counselors for National School Counseling Week
The Carson City School District was pleased to honor school counselors during National School Counseling Week, Feb. 2-6,…
Students gambling away rent after getting ‘bombarded’ by betting ads
More university students are getting into financial trouble because they are being bombarded by ads for sports betting…
Cannabis legalization linked to rising tobacco and cannabis co-use
The legalization of cannabis and the start of retail sales of the drug in the US are linked…
Portlaoise mental health unit gets good report despite ‘high-risk’ failings – News
THE Maryborough Centre in St Fintan’s Hospital, Portlaoise, was found to be non-compliant in three key areas of…
How the ICE operation in Minnesota is affecting medical care and mental health
Geoff Bennett: Despite last week’s announcement of a drawdown in federal immigration enforcement agents in Minnesota, tensions remain…
Winter blues: How to boost your mood during Long Island’s long cold season
The mounds of icy snow, tinged gray by dirt and exhaust fumes, aren’t going anywhere. Neither are the…
NHS vitamin D warning over damage to kidneys and heart
The NHS recommends vitamin D supplements from October to March, but warns taking too much over a long…
Depression can look starkly different for everyone — but 6 symptoms could increase dementia risk | Health Watch
(CNN) — We often discuss depression and dementia separately, although scientists have long observed a connection between the…
Bill Maher laments rise of gambling culture among young Americans during ‘Real Time’
“Real Time” host Bill Maher lamented the rise of gambling on Friday during his HBO show and told…
‘There’s a lot of farmers battling on through mental health issues’
Ker agrees there is a “hidden problem” around mental health in agriculture. Speaking about his own experience, he…