Exposure to fires and smoke can increase rates of anxiety and depression. June 8, 2023, 5:57 PM ET 5 minute read Smoke from the record-breaking Canadian wildfires continues to blanket much of the Northeast and impact air quality. Plumes of smoke composed of fine particles and toxic gases can negatively impact our physical health, causing … Read more
When Britney Spears came out Blackouts, the album that many critics and fans would argue is the superstars best record, music came in the wake of chaos. Not even a year earlier, Spears was photographed shaving her head, an event that sparked millions of forum comments, media harassment, and fan concern. Despite all the hubbub, … Read more
If you or someone you know is experiencing a mental health crisis, contact the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline by dialing “988” or the Crisis Text Line by texting “HOME” to 741741. Melanie Gray Miller, a 30-year-old doctor, wiped away her tears as she described the isolation she felt after losing a beloved patient. “It … Read more
At an early age, Black children are indoctrinated with the mantra of being twice as good at getting half of what they have. It’s in the air we breathe, in the water we drink, in the handprint on our souls. Though I don’t recall being specifically told I had to be twice as good as … Read more
Onlyfans has almost 170 million users. It’s a million dollar deal that hides a dark reality. Indeed, its content creators put their mental health at risk in many ways. Last update: 06 June 2023 OnlyFans is a crowdsourced amateur pornography platform. Subscribers pay to view adult content and creators are free to expose themselves as … Read more
Oklahoma City experts see huge demand for mental health services Industry leaders held a town hall meeting where they spoke about mental health care Updated: 10:22 PM CDT June 5, 2023 It’s an important time for mental health across the country, and in Oklahoma City, experts said they’re seeing tremendous demand for the services. Industry … Read more
What is a 5150 suspension? Involuntary mental health hospitalization explained. (Illustration by Aisha Yousaf) The term “5150 hold” has been used in the media in stories of psychologically distressed people who are determined to need involuntary mental health intervention, let’s look at its origins. The number refers to the section of the California State Welfare … Read more
In summary California families who have long sought sweeping reforms to the state’s mental health care system are feeling confident about Governor Gavin Newsom’s plan to pursue a bond order and update the mental health services law. Guest comment written by Randall Hagar Randall Hagar is a policy advisor and legislative advocate for the Psychiatric … Read more
get the attention it deserves. getty Workplace toxicity is a monster with many heads: injustice, abuse, discrimination, harassment, hurtfulness, and oppression. And it has many faces. In addition to gender, race, age and sexual orientation, studies show that size discrimination is also rampant in the workplace. TalentLMS and CultureAmp conducted a survey based on The … Read more
cChildren who accessed smartphones at a young age have worse mental health outcomes as adults, according to a new study. A Sapien Labs study last month of 27,969 global Generation Z members found that the sooner a child has access to a smartphone, the more likely they are to have mental health issues in the … Read more
