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Life Quality in Bronchiectasis Patients Greatly Affected by Activity Levels, Mental Health and Inflammation, Study Says
A life quality study found patients did poorly if their physical activity and leg strength was limited, and inflammation and anxiety or depression evident.
Jul 18, 2019 12:00 UTC Mental-Health Read More

Meet Milwaukee's youngest champion for mental and behavioral health for kids
Editor's note: This story is part of an occasional Milwaukee Neighborhood News *Service* series that highlights groups and people worth knowing in Milwaukee.
Jul 17, 2019 21:00 UTC Mental-Health Read More

Health Care and the Aging Millennial
Mental health is a growing concern for this age group.
Jul 17, 2019 18:35 UTC Mental-Health Read More

Unions at Work: Kaiser Mental Health Workers Nix Proposed Pacts
Keep up to date with a roundup every Tuesday of union initiatives, bargaining developments, leadership changes, and other labor news.
Jul 16, 2019 12:25 UTC Mental-Health Read More

To Improve Behavioral Health in Missouri, Think Beyond Healthcare
(BPT) - According to the National Alliance of Mental Illness (NAMI), one in five adults (46.6 million) in the United States experience mental illness in a given year.
Jul 16, 2019 08:30 UTC Mental-Health Read More

School district to hire mental health coordinator for two years
After receiving two grants for the 2019-20 and 2020-21 school years, the Eau Claire school district plans to hire a full-time mental health coordinator that will…
Jul 16, 2019 02:44 UTC Mental-Health Read More

SEC Commissioner Talks Link Between Sports Gambling, Mental Health
HOOVER, Ala. (AP) — Southeastern Conference Commissioner Greg Sankey considers the mental health of athletes an important issue to be considered when…
Jul 15, 2019 22:12 UTC Mental-Health Read More

Breaking the stigma, mental health in minority communities
July is Minority Mental Health Month. HealthONE resident doctor Felicia Green talks about some of the issues that are specific to members of minority…
Jul 15, 2019 14:04 UTC Mental-Health Read More

Kaiser Mental-Health Workers Reject Latest Contract Offer
Mental health workers at Kaiser Permanente facilities rejected the latest contract offer from the company, union officials announced today as they called for a…
Jul 14, 2019 03:15 UTC Mental-Health Read More

Vidant to close Behavioral Health inpatient unit Washington Daily News
You have read 1 of 5 articles. Log In or Subscribe. Vidant Beaufort Hospital announced Wednesday that its behavioral health facility will close next month.
Jul 12, 2019 21:46 UTC Mental-Health Read More

Combat Veterans at Increased Risk of Mental Health Concerns
New research suggests military veterans exposed to combat have an increased risk of developing depression and anxiety in later life than veterans who had not.
Jul 12, 2019 14:18 UTC Mental-Health Read More

Local Students Received Opportunity To Learn About Behavioral Health Jobs
According to the federal Bureau of Labor Statistics, job growth in the mental health field is expected to expand faster than average as nearly one in five people in…
Jul 10, 2019 10:44 UTC Mental-Health Read More

Guest column: What's in your mental health 'toolkit?'
The ubiquitous commercial regarding carrying the correct credit card was the inspiration for this perspective. It speaks to being prepared and familiar with having…
Jul 10, 2019 00:13 UTC Mental-Health Read More

What Kids' Favorite Baseballers Can Teach Them About Mental Fitness
Baseballer Anthony Rizzo is on track for his best year. What you might not consider, seeing him at the plate ready to slug one over the fences, is the mental…
Jul 09, 2019 16:17 UTC Mental-Health Read More

Jefferson Health partnered with startup NeuroFlow for this mental health platform
The mobile-friendly platform will extend medical care to the patients at 20 of the hospital system's locations between visits. Jefferson Health partnered with…
Jul 09, 2019 15:14 UTC Mental-Health Read More

Mental Health Issues Afflict Kids With Serious Illnesses
Mental health problems plagued many young patients already burdened with incurable conditions, a meta-analysis found. Individuals ages 5 to 25 with…
Jul 08, 2019 22:14 UTC Mental-Health Read More

Kaiser workers prepare for strike over mental-health staffing
Mental-health workers at Kaiser's French Campus on Geary are launching a one-day strike Wednesday/10 to focus attention on the massive health-care…
Jul 08, 2019 00:43 UTC Mental-Health Read More

The Austin Women Dispelling Stigma and Moving Mental Health Issues Forward
From Sheriff Sally Hernandez to state Rep. Celia Israel, local women are changing the conversation.
Jul 05, 2019 05:37 UTC Mental-Health Read More

How to create a supportive mental health environment in your lab
I would like to raise mental health awareness among faculty members within my department. I think there is generally a lack of awareness and advocacy for…
Jul 03, 2019 20:48 UTC Mental-Health Read More

Five-Year Outcomes of Behavioral Health Integration in Pediatric Primary Care
BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES: In the context of protracted shortages of pediatric behavioral health (BH) specialists, BH integration in pediatric primary care…
Jul 02, 2019 11:57 UTC Mental-Health Read More

4 Ways to Provide Mental Health Support for Pulmonary Patients
Home health care professionals frequently encounter patients with COPD—no surprise, considering 16 million Americans are diagnosed with the chronic…
Jul 01, 2019 14:00 UTC Mental-Health Read More

Discussing Barriers to Closing the Behavioral Health Integration Gap
Barriers to the integration of behavioral and physical health services for individuals with serious mental illness include differing regulations, provider billing…
Jul 01, 2019 09:00 UTC Mental-Health Read More

Why Many Men Have a Harder Time Seeking Treatment for Mental Illness
We're ignoring the stigma surrounding mental health that stops many men from seeking help when they need it most — and it's literally killing them.
Jun 30, 2019 13:14 UTC Mental-Health Read More

Behavioral Health Needs Spike for Children and Young Adults. How Providers Can Help
A new analysis of private healthcare claim records finds behavioral health disorders spiking among young people. Find out what one health system is doing to…
Jun 26, 2019 07:00 UTC Mental-Health Read More

Mental Health First Aid Quick Take: Giving First Care
Mental health first aid training can help first responders, teachers and government agents identify and respond to signs of addiction and mental illness.
Jun 24, 2019 07:00 UTC Mental-Health Read More

Why you should take a mental health first aid course
One in five adults in the US lives with a mental health problem according to the National Institute of Mental Health, but most don't seek out professional help.
Jun 24, 2019 07:00 UTC Mental-Health Read More

Comedy Central's Clusterfest tackled mental health this year—here are 5 wellness tips from the panel
Comedians know a lot about mental health, or lack thereof. Tig Notaro, Neal Brennan, Michelle Buteau, and Jeffrey Ross took the stage at Comedy Central's…
Jun 24, 2019 06:59 UTC Mental-Health Read More