Emails and phone calls can be relentless at times. Young families seeking help from our community clinic on the University of Denver campus often wait more than a month for specialized therapeutic services tailored to children and their parents. In the midst of the COVID pandemic, appointment requests almost doubled and demand has remained high …
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A new study highlights the mental health crisis among young people right now. Politico surveyed 1,400 mental health professionals nationwide and found that more than half are dissatisfied with the current resources available to address mental health issues in children and teens. A local nonprofit is working to change that by teaching the community how …
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Across our nation, Americans are facing a mental health crisis that has only been exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic. And rural states like North Dakota are at a particular disadvantage because of a severe lack of resources combined with a growing number of people seeking help. In 2023, 29 percent of North Dakota adults reported …
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Weight training can help reduce body fat and increase muscle strength and mass in older adults, contributing to functional autonomy and avoiding falls and injuries. Additionally, recent studies have shown that it may also benefit the mental health of older adults, especially those who suffer from anxiety and depression. These benefits are confirmed by a …
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Building robust employment pipelines and a mentally resilient workforce means investing in children’s mental health. 75% of mental disorders begin before the age of 24 Getty We hear a lot about the mental health crisis facing many young workers today, along with the responsibility of employers to provide meaningful support in overcoming these challenges. A …
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NEW YORK, April 11, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Emergency Communication Centers (ECC) beyond North America are plagued by serious staffing and technology challenges, according to the second annual The Pulse of 9-1-1 State of the Industry Survey posted today by Carbineworld leader in cloud emergency call management, and NENA: The 9-1-1 Associationthe only professional non-profit organization …
In a recent study published in the journal Nature Human Behaviorresearchers conducted a meta-analytic study to estimate the effect size of touch therapies and to identify characteristics that influence their efficacy. Touch is a crucial sense that develops in babies and is the first way humans connect with the physical and social environment. Touch therapies, …
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Share on PinterestFollowing a balanced diet has the best effect on brain health, a new study suggests. Image credit: Wokephoto17/Getty Images. Dietary patterns and food choices affect brain function, but the specific relationship between food and the brain is complex. Researchers are interested in what diets optimize brain function and health. One study examined four …
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Mental health providers are turning to AI-based chatbots designed to help fill gaps amid a shortage of therapists and growing demand from patients. But not all chatbots are created equal: some can offer helpful advice, while others can be ineffective or even potentially harmful. Woebot Health uses AI to power its mental health chatbot called …
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The first few years of the Formerly Incarcerated Transitions (FIT) wellness program were limited to helping people in Wake County with mental illness who had recently been released from state prison. Evan Ashkin, a family physician at UNC Health who helped found the program in 2017, said FIT Wellness has been able to serve 45 …
