Center for Disease Control Schools can offer a critical lifeline for students facing trauma New trend data from CDC’s Youth Risk Behavior Survey (YRBS) reveal that teen girls and teens who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, and questioning (LGBQ+) are…
Troy Lynch News Anchor/Reporter WMUR MANCHESTER, N.H. — Newly released figures show that 2022 was the worst year for overdose deaths in New Hampshire since 2017. State officials said there were 434 confirmed overdose deaths, with another 39 deaths still…
Embark Behavioral Health Valentine’s Day is a day to celebrate love. But for many, the holiday can be stressful, especially for singles, those mourning lost love, or anyone who may be unhappy with the status of their relationship. This year,…
ReidHealth Mental health is vital to overall personal wellness. MentalHealth.gov describes mental health as our emotional psychological and social well-being. Here are some activities that can help to improve your overall psychological well-being. Get plenty of sleep. Adults should get as close to…
Susan Krauss Whitbourne PhD, ABPP What are the things you can and cannot control? And how much do these matter to your overall sense of well-being? A new theory of psychological disorders proposes that it is not just what you…
Renee Garfinkel Ph.D. A lot has changed in the world of cannabis in the decades since Professor of Medicinal Chemistry Raphael Mechoulam’s breakthrough research. A professor at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem, he identified THC as the psychoactive substance that…
Learning about the history of systemic racism during Black History Month – and all year – in the mental health system and movement and how it harms Black communities in the US and around the world is key for creating…
Written by Paige Haeffele CVS Health launched new virtual care options offering primary care and mental health services to Aetna members. The program can be used for scheduling appointments and 24/7 access to treatment for common illnesses and infections, according to a…
Jill P. Weber Ph.D. You should fix what bothers you and be strong. Many are drilled on this lesson beginning at an early age. It is taught by the culture at large, parents, teachers, coaches. As a result of this…
Joseph E. Davis Ph.D. “I can’t; no matter how much I try, it’s like my brain won’t let me do it,” said a teen in a user-generated TikTok video, responding to a challenge to put her hand on a stove for $100….