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2023-05-15 Students in Rural Colorado Are Left Without Options as Specialized Schools Close Rae Ellen Bichell and Helen Santoro GRAND JUNCTION, Colo. — At first glance, nothing seems particularly unusual about the four-room school in this western Colorado city. Inside, six students are learning about radioactivity. The walls of their classroom are plastered […]
Coping With Stress On This Page Healthy Ways to Cope with Stress Helping Others Cope Mental Health and Crisis The COVID-19 pandemic has had a major effect on our lives. Many of us are facing challenges that can be stressful, overwhelming, and cause strong emotions in adults and children. Public health actions, such as social […]
Tips to Complete Outdoor Chores With Vigor as You Age (StatePoint) When it comes to healthy, active aging, it’s all about making simple adaptations. This is especially true of outdoor chores, which can put a strain on wrists and hands. Here are three simple tips to help you tackle your tasks — […]
2023-05-14 An Outdated Tracking System Is a Key Factor in Texas’ Foster Care Shortcomings Colleen DeGuzman The decades-old system Texas foster care officials use to track and monitor the health records of the nearly 20,000 children in their custody is both outdated and unreliable — so much so, advocates say, that children have […]
Recipe Sunday 2023-05-14 We feel, and studies suggest, that cooking can be a form of therapy for many. On Sunday, we post recipes for those looking for new ways to diversify their cookbooks (we do not get paid for this). —Editorial Team. Entertain Guests with a Fresh Al Fresco Favorite […]
Alcoholism, Depression, and Mental Health By Editorial Team Alcoholism, depression, and mental health are interconnected conditions that can affect individuals in various ways. While alcoholism is a condition that arises from excessive and regular alcohol consumption, depression is a mood disorder characterized by persistent feelings of sadness, hopelessness, and loss of interest in […]
2023-05-13 California Confronts Overdose Epidemic Among Former Prison Inmates Don Thompson Michael Vera walked into a bedroom of a residential drug treatment program in Los Angeles in March to find its occupant slumped over on his bed and struggling to breathe, a homemade straw on the floor beside him and tinfoil with what […]
Dog Day Saturday 2023-05-13 Owning and interacting with pets, according to studies, can be a form of therapy for many. We have dedicated Saturday to dogs and Wednesday to cats, when we will post an article on each of those days. We will also post articles on occasion about other animals people may […]
Anxiety and Depression By Editorial Team Anxiety and depression are two of the most common mental health conditions that often coexist and interact with each other. While they are distinct disorders with different symptoms, they share some common features and can have a significant impact on an individual’s emotional and physical […]
Advocating for Mental Health as a Universal Child Right (Family Features) Mental health and psychological well-being are essential for children, adolescents and communities to thrive. With crises in locations such as Ukraine, Syria, Turkey and Afghanistan, the mental health and well-being of children and young people around the world are causes for concern. Globally, more […]