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janvier 25, 2023Like
10-year mental health and wellbeing plan scrapped
Mental health charities react to concerning news that the Government is pulling the plug on a much-needed plan This week we found out that a 10-year cross-Government plan for mental health and wellbeing has been scrapped and replaced with a decision to combine the mental health plan with plans for chronic health conditions. The original plan, championed by mental health charities, would have seen contributions from every Government department to create good mental health, going beyond just the health system. happi
janvier 25, 2023Like
12 Best Online Peer Counseling Platforms to Join in 2023
As mental health awareness is increasing, so is the need and path for mental health care. With online therapy and counseling, accessing help has become easy. We’re able to accept our mental health struggles and seek help for the same from professionals in the field. However, accessibility does not mean affordability. There are times when all we need is an ear to air our grievances and a shoulder to lean on. Therapy might be great, but sometimes peer support is all calmsage
janvier 24, 2023Like
Genius Valentine’s Day Gifts for New Boyfriends
If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, SheKnows may receive an affiliate commission. When you’re in a new relationship, finding the perfect Valentine’s Day gifts for your new boyfriend can be tricky. You want to get something because you’ve got somebody to celebrate with, but you don’t want to go too far and make it seem like you’re in deeper than you actually are. It should be cute and thoughtful but also shek
janvier 24, 2023Like
Herself Health Opens First-Ever Clinic In Minneapolis
Herself Health (St. Paul, Minn.), a primary care practice that provides services to women over aged 65, received $7 million in seed-round funding to open its first-ever brick and mortar clinic in Minneapolis, according to the website finance.yahoo.com. The facility features 10 exam rooms, a laboratory, and drink and snack bar. Herself Health offers osteoporosis, weight management, and wellness services with plans to expand into home-based and virtual care. The post Herself Health Opens First-Ever Clinic In Minneapolis first appeared healthcare
janvier 24, 2023Like
Reddit Is Stunned by This Man’s Display of Toxic Masculinity Toward His Anxious Brother
The harsh, inflexible gender roles reinforced by our patriarchal society hurt everyone, including men. Just ask this Redditor, who was shamed by his brother for grabbing his male friend’s hand while experiencing anxiety on an airplane. User @Poabplane took to the infamous /AmITheAsshole Subreddit for some unbiased insight into this very bumpy ride. For context, he (24M) was going on vacation with his friend Leon and his older brother, Paul. @Poabplane has “pretty bad” flight anxiety, which everyone knew about shek
janvier 24, 2023Like
Annual COVID-19 Vaccines Are Coming & Here’s What You Need to Know
Soon, you’ll likely be able to get an annual COVID-19 booster alongside your yearly flu shot. Earlier this week, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) published a proposal outlining its plan to begin releasing an annual COVID-19 vaccine that targets the dominant strain of the virus, similar to the annual flu shot. The vaccine would be released ahead of anticipated peaks in case numbers. Under this new strategy, individuals would only need one dose to “restore protective immunity” for the shek
janvier 24, 2023Like
Do Ethnicity and Race Put People at Higher Risk for Head and Neck Cancers?
If you’re Black, your risk of developing head and neck cancer — which consists of cancers of the lips, mouth, voice box, throat and salivary glands — is twice as high as if you’re white. For many years, it was thought genetic factors might be at play, but recent research suggests that the increased risk might be related more to your environment than your racial background. Among all head and neck cancer patients, survival rates are lower for those living Healthy
janvier 24, 2023Like
Racial Imposter Syndrome: A Racial Identity Crisis
When a person’s internal racial identity doesn’t match what others see, it can lead to a form of self-doubt known as racial imposter syndrome. It’s a type of racial identity crisis that frequently impacts people who are of mixed race. Like other types of imposter syndrome, research shows that it can be a source of anxiety, leaving people feeling as though they don’t belong. Here, we’re discussing the concept of racial imposter syndrome in detail, including how it differs from talk
janvier 24, 2023Like
Racial Trauma: The Effects on Mental Health
Traumatic stress is a form of stress triggered by exposure to distressing and emotionally painful experiences. Racial injustices and discrimination can cause a form of race-based traumatic stress (RBTS) known as racial trauma. This stress can potentially result in symptoms similar to post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). The topic of racial trauma is one that’s far too often ignored or downplayed. The fact is, racial inequity is still prevalent today as it’s been in the past, and ignoring or denying there’s talk
janvier 24, 2023Like
Tu etnia y ubicación geográfica pueden elevar el riesgo de cánceres de cabeza y cuello
Los estadounidenses de raza negra tienen un 50% más de probabilidades de morir por cáncer de cabeza y cuello, es decir, cánceres de los labios, de la boca, de la laringe, de la garganta y de las glándulas salivales, que sus contrapartes blancas. De todos los pacientes, los índices de supervivencia son menores para personas que viven en áreas rurales, pero los pacientes de raza negra de áreas rurales tienen las mayores posibilidades de morir en los primeros cinco años Healthy
janvier 24, 2023Like
Encompass Health, Piedmont To Add Rehabilitation Hospital In Northeast
Encompass Health Corp. (Birmingham, Ala.), an owner and operator of rehabilitation hospitals, and nonprofit community health system Piedmont (Atlanta) are partnering to build a 50-bed inpatient rehabilitation hospital in Johnston, R.I. The project, expected to open in 2024, is Encompass Health’s first hospital in Rhode Island. The hospital will feature all-private patient rooms, a spacious therapy gym, activities of daily living suite, cafeteria, pharmacy, and therapy courtyard. Treatments will address a range of illnesses and injuries, including strokes and other healthcare
janvier 24, 2023Like
Teachers Were More Anxious Than Healthcare Workers During the Pandemic New Study Finds
A new study published in Education Researcher looked at teachers’ mental health during the COVID-19 pandemic. “Our study investigated teachers’ mental health throughout the pandemic, comparing outcomes between teachers and other professionals,” study author Joseph M. Kush told us. “We further compared mental health outcomes between in-person and remote teachers. We were hoping to provide a snapshot of the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on teachers’ and professionals’ mental health.” Prior research has demonstrated teacher stress to be a major theravive