UNC system president Peter Hans on Tuesday called for a renewed focus on mental health crises on campuses statewide, asking both academia and society at large to create a culture of optimism and hope. Speaking at UNC’s Mental Health Convening 2023 — an annual gathering of campus administrators, mental health providers, faculty and student leaders […]
New research shows why children need play for their mental health
Source: Pexels, Will Santt Has our drive to protect our children affected their mental health and made our conversations with them less rich? Recently, Dr. Peter Gray, a psychology professor at Boston College and a leading researcher in the field of child play, thanked me for his recent article exploring exactly this question. The article, […]
‘Social intervention can help combat mental health problems’
PETALING JAYA: Social intervention is needed to address mental health issues among young people, particularly those living in public housing projects (PPR), because a purely medical approach may not work, health experts say. The experts also noted that there was a global mental health pandemic, especially among teenagers, and Malaysia was no exception. They said […]
Community Resource Fair spreads awareness about mental health and opioid crisis
San Luis Obispo County is not immune to the opioid crisis. Opioid overdose can affect anyone, and one way to combat it is through education. At the free Support SLO Community Resource Fair in San Luis Obispo, hosted by Aspire Counseling Services, there were all kinds of mental health services under one roof. The need […]
The Ted Lasso cast discusses mental health at the White House
Come together, team! Coach Lasso has an important message to share. on March 20 Jason Sudeikis and the cast of “Ted Lasso— including Hannah Waddingham, Brett Goldstein, Toheeb Jimoh and Brendan Hunt — joined President Joe Biden and First Lady Jill Biden at the White House to spread a message of “positivity, hope, kindness and […]
A journey into student mental health
Many students are in a state of relentless self-criticism, haunted by poor grades and past failures, whether they come from a public, private or international institution. IMAGE: STORY SET/FREEPIK “> IMAGE: STORY SET/FREEPIK Youth is often painted in vibrant colors – varying shades of orange to express lively and sociable nature, or yellow streaks with […]
It’s Not Just TikTok: Warnings That All Social Media Has Mental Health Risks
Bloomberg is addressing warnings from an advocacy group that says, despite TikTok’s focus on mental health and safety risks, all other social media platforms also pose a risk. Meanwhile, the stars of hit show “Ted Lasso” visited the White House to promote mental health care. Bloomberg: Not just TikTok, all social media platforms pose risks: […]
Metabolic health and the mental health crisis
Do you think there is a mental health crisis in the United States? If you answered yes, you’ve got a lot of company: Surveys of representative samples of adults in the United States, for example, suggest that more than 90 percent believe the country is facing a mental health crisis.1 Numerous statistical and scientific data […]
Philanthropists are starting to pay attention to mental health issues
In 2014, Stephanie Bell-Rose lost her son Stephen to suicide. Stephen was a graduate of Harvard University and had recently completed a master’s degree in psychology. Later that year, Bell-Rose, who spent 20 years in the financial industry, co-founded the Steve Fund with her grieving family, which promotes the mental health and emotional well-being of […]
Response to mental health program favorable | Colombian province
HUDSON — Officials are behind Governor Kathy Hochul’s new mental health initiative, saying Monday it will take important steps in the fight against youth depression and suicide. David Rossetti, executive director of the Mental Health Association of Columbia County, offered his thoughts on the new initiative. “I think it is critical that people educate themselves […]