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Ageism, Mental Health and Suicide Risk in Older Men
If you or someone you know is experiencing a mental health, suicide or substance use crisis or emotional distress, reach out 24/7 to the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline (formerly known as the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline) by dialing or texting 988 or using chat services at suicidepreventionlifeline.org to connect to a trained crisis counselor. …
DEI Summit to focus on humanity, mental health, spiritual diversity
The University of Michigan community will focus on nurturing the heart, mind and soul at the 2022 Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Summit on Oct. 12. Sponsored by the Office of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion, the summit will provide an opportunity for U-M students, faculty and staff to examine the role of the arts in supporting …
CMHS launches online appointment scheduling system, hosts mental health and wellbeing fair
Tufts’ Counseling and Mental Health Services is now offering an online appointment scheduling system, has student Mental Health Representatives and is hosting a mental health and wellbeing fair on Monday as part of Mental Health Awareness Week. Julie Jampel, director of training at CMHS, said that the launch of the new appointment scheduling system has …
DOH Among Nation’s Leaders in Health and Food Security Efforts
For immediate release: September 29, 2022 (22-149) Contact: DOH Communications Part of national vision to end hunger and reduce diet-related disease by 2030 OLYMPIA – Washington State Department of Health was recognized by the White House yesterday for the agency’s commitment to moving several plans forward for sustainable and equitable access to nutrition for all …
Health officials concerned by increase in measles cases in state, potential for outbreak
News Release Sept. 29, 2022 Contact information Parents urged to make sure children are up to date on immunizations The Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) is working with local public health agencies and health care providers in the Twin Cities area to investigate 13 cases of measles that occurred June …
How workplaces actually integrate mental health tools
Listen to the article 5 min This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. At the end of 2019, Calm launched a workplace wellness service. Little did the Calm Business team know that mental health, labor and the inextricable relationship between the two would be transformed forever by the COVID-19 pandemic. …
Optimal birth weight may help reduce the risk of mental health problems in children
New research from RCSI University of Medicine and Health Sciences has found that babies with larger birth weights tend to have fewer mental health and behavioral issues in childhood and adolescence. These findings could help to identify and support children at greater risk of developing psychological problems. The study, published in European Child & Adolescent …
Popular deli and Phoenix hotel cited for multiple health code violations
PHOENIX (3TV/CBS 5) — Every week, Arizona’s Family looks up restaurants that have been recently been inspected by Maricopa County’s Environmental Services Department. Restaurants with some of the highest numbers of “risk factors,” considered as major health code violations by inspectors, are selected for our Dirty Dining Report. For more details on the restaurant inspection …
Capito, Colleagues Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Improve Mental Health on College Campuses
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) joined a bipartisan group of senators in introducing legislation—led by U.S. Senators Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) and Tim Scott (R-S.C.)—to help improve college students’ mental health and incentivize higher education institutions to develop and implement comprehensive mental health and suicide prevention plans. “The college years can …
Meet Your Ophthalmology Surgical Staff At VA Boston Health Care | VA Boston Health Care
Get to know your Ophthalmology Surgical Team. Here you will find pictures and bio’s for the Ophthalmology Surgery Staff. Dr. Nicholas J. Butler [he / him / his / himself] is board certified in ophthalmology, Chief of Ophthalmology , Assistant Professor of Ophthalmology at Harvard Medical School / Massachusetts Eye and Ear. Medical School: McGill …
