Mental health

Children in England at clear risk ‘can’t get mental health beds’

Youngsters in the midst of a mental health crisis must have attempted suicide several times before securing a bed in an inpatient unit in England, a report has found. Admissions criteria for beds in child and adolescent mental health units are now so strict that even very vulnerable under-18s who pose a clear risk to …

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Proposed new psychiatric facility could house 'dangerous' mental health patients in North Baton Rouge

Proposed new psychiatric facility could house ‘dangerous’ mental health patients in North Baton Rouge

BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) — There are growing concerns about an upcoming psychiatric hospital project in North Baton Rouge. The new facility could be located in the Glen Oaks neighborhood, right next to Forest Heights Academy of Excellence and a few blocks from Glen Oaks High School. But it’s who might be housed there that …

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Senator Kaine visits MARMC, talks with military on mental health

Senator Kaine visits MARMC, talks with military on mental health

NORFOLK, Va. – On Tuesday, Virginia Senator Tim Kaine toured the Mid-Atlantic Regional Maintenance Center (MARMC) in Norfolk. This was Senator Kaine’s second visit to MARMC since December. READ: Warner and Kaine meet with MARMC command after Sailor suicides Tuesday’s visit with Rep. Bobby Scott and Secretary of the Navy Carlos Del Toro was to …

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Mental health should be part of every woman’s birth plan. Here’s why | Lauren Kegan

Ppregnancy is a time of change and uncertainty. We plan the birth and we plan the baby, but we don’t have full control over either outcome. What we know for sure is that one in five women will experience perinatal anxiety and depression. That’s not to say birth and baby planning isn’t important – it …

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Opening: Bella Ramsey, shown earlier this month in Los Angeles, opened up about her departure from children's TV series The Worst Witch after leaving the CBBC show in 2020 after three seasons

Bella Ramsey Discusses Mental Health Issues While Promoting The Last Of Us In Magazine Interview

Bella Ramsey Discusses Mental Health Issues While Promoting The Last Of Us In Magazine Interview The 19-year-old English actress opened up about her departure from The Worst Witch which she announced in February 2020 in an Instagram post in which she urged her followers to prioritize their mental health. ‘I know it was a lot …

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To combat food insecurity and boost nutritional equity, iHeartMedia and Anthem Blue Cross are partnering with Common Threads to launch Food as Medicine classes at three LAUSD schools

Focus on Mental Health Helps Boehringer Ingelheim Stand Out as Asia-Pacific’s Best Employer 2023 for Third Year in a Row

Boehringer Ingelheim is one of the world’s top 15 global employers Achieved global recognition and Top Employer certification in 29 countries from the Top Employers Institute® Exceptional benefits for employers emphasizing well-being, an attractive work environment, rewards and recognition SINGAPORE, January 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — Boehringer Ingelheim has been honored for the third consecutive year …

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NY1 Survey: Barriers to Mental Health Court Access

NY1 Survey: Barriers to Mental Health Court Access

Erick Tavira visited Metropolitan Hospital for mental health care in June 2021. Instead, surveillance video obtained by NY1 shows he was not seen and was arrested after fighting with a security guard there in what his family’s attorney said. be part of a psychotic episode. Another arrest a week later for assault and strangulation sent …

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Playfulness can scare adults, but there are ways to have more fun at work, says this expert

Returning to work after a vacation can sometimes be difficult. But recharging your batteries about regular routines, deadlines, and the odd water cooler conversation doesn’t have to be unpleasant. Catherine Price, author of The Power of Fun, says this mindset can be alleviated by tapping into your playful side. “Gambling in particular tends to scare …

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Reduced Medicare cost sharing results in unequal increase in access to mental health care

Medicare policy changes that reduced out-of-pocket mental health and substance use disorder (MHSUD) outpatient fees, to achieve parity with typical cost-sharing under Medicare , have been associated with uneven improvements in the use of these services across races and ethnic groups. ethnic groups, according to a study. Specifically, visits by MHSUD specialists among white beneficiaries …

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