DON'T EVER GIVE UP
2023-03-17 Two Counties Square Off With California Over Mental Health Duties Angela Hart SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Sacramento and Solano counties are in a standoff with the state over mental health coverage for a portion of Medicaid patients in those counties — a dispute that threatens to disrupt care for nearly 50,000 low-income residents […]
The Effects on Children Growing up in Poverty By Editorial Team AI Introduction Growing up in poverty can have significant and long-lasting effects on children’s development and well-being. Poverty is defined as a lack of resources, including financial, educational, and social support, that affects a person’s ability to meet their basic needs. In […]
Mental Health Friday 2023-03-17 On Mental Health Friday, we post, in alphabetical order, one per week, information on mental health disorders. Mental Health Friday is for informational purposes only, and is in no way meant to diagnose, treat or cure any disease. Please do not self diagnose and seek professional help for what […]
2023-03-16 New CDC Opioid Guidelines: Too Little, Too Late for Chronic Pain Patients? Sam Whitehead and Andy Miller Jessica Layman estimates she has called more than 150 doctors in the past few years in her search for someone to prescribe opioids for her chronic pain. “A lot of them are straight-up insulting,” said […]
Meditation Beats Medication By Jeremy Britton Around ten years ago I suffered “a series of unfortunate events” which resulted in anxiety and depression. Talking to a psychologist seemed to be dwelling on the issues instead of moving on, and clinically prescribed medication had severe unpleasant side effects. I was placed on suicide watch by my […]
Paper on Perception – Discussing the Four Principles of Perception and How the Brain Can Interpret the Information Basically, there are four principles of perception to explain how brain can interpret the information. They are: (1) Relativity of perception, (2) Selectivity of perception, (3) Perceptual organization and (4) Perceptual constancy. These four principles help […]
2023-03-15 Pandemic Stress, Gangs, and Utter Fear Fueled a Rise in Teen Shootings Liz Szabo, Kaiser Health News Diego never imagined he’d carry a gun. Not as a child, when shots were fired outside his Chicago-area home. Not at age 12, when one of his friends was gunned down. Diego’s mind changed at […]
Food, Employment and Housing Insecurity and Mental Health By Editorial Team AI Mental health issues are a significant concern for families who experience employment, food, and housing insecurity. These insecurities are often interconnected and can create a cycle of stress and anxiety that can have profound impacts on the mental health of […]
TV and Children’s Mental Health By Editorial Team AI Television has become an integral part of our daily lives, with many children spending hours in front of the TV every day. While TV can be an entertaining and educational tool, it can also have negative effects on children’s mental health. In this article, […]
Cat Wednesday 2023-03-15 Having cats as pets can be a great source of companionship and comfort. Not only do cats provide unconditional love and affection, but they can also help improve your mental health. Studies have shown that having cats as pets can reduce stress levels, lower blood pressure, and even increase feelings […]