Mental health

Rare single-gene variants confer high risk of mental health problems, study by Geisinger finds

Rare single-gene variants confer high risk of mental health problems, study by Geisinger finds

NEW YORK – Geisinger Health System researchers have produced data that provide a more complete picture of the prevalence of genetic variants linked to mental health disorders, and they believe their findings support the more systematic integration of genetic testing into care to patients. Researchers analyzed genomic test results and electronic health record (EHR) data …

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Rare single-gene variants confer substantial risk of mental health problems, study by Geisinger finds

Rare single-gene variants confer substantial risk of mental health problems, study by Geisinger finds

NEW YORK – Geisinger Health System researchers have produced data that provide a more complete picture of the prevalence of genetic variants linked to mental health disorders, and they believe their findings support the more systematic integration of genetic testing into care to patients. Researchers analyzed genomic test results and electronic health record (EHR) data …

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A conversation with your mental health psychologist from a virtual beach in Bali - Innovation Origins

A conversation with your mental health psychologist from a virtual beach in Bali – Innovation Origins

About Psylaris Founders: Mike Verhiel and Christoph Lynen Founded in: 2018 Employees: 14 Amounts raised: – Ultimate goal: To further support physical practitioners by improving the virtual practitioner Long waiting lists, declining turnover and fewer and fewer deployable specialists. A selection of issues that mental health facilities have faced in recent years. Christoph Lynen and …

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Long-term deep meditation can help regulate the gut microbiome for better health

Long-term deep meditation can help regulate the gut microbiome for better health

Regular deep meditation, practiced for several years, can help regulate the gut microbiome and potentially reduce the risk of poor physical and mental health, according to a small comparative study published in the open-access journal General psychiatry. The gut microbes found in a group of Tibetan Buddhist monks differed significantly from those of their lay …

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Nonprofit organization donates thousands of entertainment and education items to Palm Beach County Behavioral Health Center

Nonprofit organization donates thousands of entertainment and education items to Palm Beach County Behavioral Health Center

NON-PROFIT IN NORTH PALM BEACH USES DR. LUTHER KING JR DAY AS AN OPPORTUNITY TO BRIGHTEN THE LIVES OF CHILDREN AND FAMILIES WHO NEED HELP. OUR STEVE KING SHOWS US HOW KAYLA TAKES CARE OF CHILDREN IS MARTIN LUTHER KING JUNIOR’S VALUES FOR DR. LUTHER KING JR DAY THE LOCAL NONPROFIT KAYLA CARE FOR CHILDREN …

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Nonprofit organization donates thousands of entertainment and education items to Palm Beach County Behavioral Health Center

Nonprofit organization donates thousands of entertainment and education items to Palm Beach County Behavioral Health Center

NON-PROFIT IN NORTH PALM BEACH USES DR. LUTHER KING JR DAY AS AN OPPORTUNITY TO BRIGHTEN THE LIVES OF CHILDREN AND FAMILIES WHO NEED HELP. OUR STEVE KING SHOWS US HOW KAYLA TAKES CARE OF CHILDREN IS MARTIN LUTHER KING JUNIOR’S VALUES FOR DR. LUTHER KING JR DAY THE LOCAL NONPROFIT KAYLA CARE FOR CHILDREN …

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In the United States, parents had alarming rates of anxiety and depression during the COVID-19 pandemic - and it's having a direct effect on children

In the United States, parents had alarming rates of anxiety and depression during the COVID-19 pandemic – and it’s having a direct effect on children

It’s no secret that the COVID-19 pandemic has taken a toll on the mental health of children and parents. In a 2020 survey, 71% of parents said they thought the pandemic had harmed their children’s mental health. The American Academy of Pediatrics declared a national emergency for children’s mental health in October 2021, citing “rising” …

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These two major changes sparked a mental health crisis among LGBTQ youth in California

These two major changes sparked a mental health crisis among LGBTQ youth in California

The day after his 14th birthday in November 2019, Ryan Nelson revealed to his parents that he was transgender. Ryan was still coming to terms with his identity, and now he had to watch his parents struggle with that too. “They said they couldn’t see it,” Ryan recalled. “It looked like they couldn’t see me.” …

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Maryland lawmakers seek to remake the state's health care delivery system

Maryland lawmakers seek to remake the state’s health care delivery system

Comment this story Comment Lawmakers returned to Annapolis last week, determined to examine Maryland’s health care systems to find solutions to the structural problems the pandemic has highlighted and exacerbated for the state’s most vulnerable residents. House and Senate leaders craft two comprehensive bills addressing state public health and behavioral health systems with study commissions …

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