Mental health
Mental health and the pandemic
ORLANDO, Fla. – The discussion surrounding mental health has evolved during the pandemic to challenge the stigmas associated with getting help. On this week’s episode of Getting Better with Kirstin O’Connor, Monica Barreto, PhD, a pediatric psychologist with Orlando Health Arnold Palmer Hospital for Children, talked through some of the added stressors in 2022, including …
Kellin Foundation works to give hope to those with mental health struggles
GREENSBORO, N.C. (WGHP) — May is National Mental Health Awareness Month. The Kellin Foundation is dedicated to helping people through recovery no matter what stage of life they are in. The nonprofit provides free services to 12,000 people a year who have mental health challenges. Patients include children living in violence, teens who want to …
According to Cleveland Clinic, study finds that mental health breaks beneficial for health
(ABC4) – A recent study conducted by representatives of Cleveland Clinic and Parade Media suggests that the bulk of Americans find that taking brief moments throughout the day for mental health breaks is beneficial. According to Kia-Rai Prewitt, Ph.D. and psychologist with Cleveland Clinic, that finding is not necessarily shocking. “You might look forward to …
Shelby Baptist Medical Center using melodies to raise mental health awareness
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) – May is mental health awareness month and several health organizations and hospitals are working to raise awareness. One in particular is taking a rather unique approach in Shelby County. Music is known to be good for the ear but many in the health field believe it to be good for the …
International Health Partners; Bringing Hope to Vulnerable Communities
Please could you introduce yourself and tell us about your role at International Health Partners (IHP)? I am Adele Paterson, and I am the Chief Executive Officer of International Health Partners. I have been at the organization for 13 years. I started working with the corporate partnerships team, and became CEO four years ago. IHP is an …
Remote workers need mental health benefits and support
Companies need to start providing adequate mental health training and sessions both virtually and in person for all employees. There are many employee assistance programs (EAPs) that companies can offer their workforce who need support and a safe space to share and vent out emotions. Helping employees take care of their mental health ensures they …
With mental health needs at a high point, a new clinic for children opens in Kenmore | Local News
Brittany Aponte, a counselor in the new Family Success Center in Kenmore, is one of 30 workers on staff at Envision Wellness NY. Photo provided by Envision Wellness WNY The Covid-19 pandemic has challenged the mental health of millions around the world, including children who have had their academic and personal lives move in fits and …
Trae Young Discusses Mental Health in New Initiative
Late in the fourth quarter of last night’s win over the Clippers, Hawks point guard Trae Young saw his teammate Onyeka Okongwu cutting to the rim. Young’s teamwork with Okongwu turned a typical play into a highlight reel alley-oop. That’s what the Hawks and their All-Star point guard do on and off the court. They make …
Rocket VR Health Partners with Massachusetts General Hospital to Co-Develop VR Digital Therapeutic for Stem Cell Patients
Under the terms of the agreement Rocket VR Health will leverage its virtual reality therapy platform to co-develop a VR digital therapeutic solution based on population-specific well-researched care interventions created by Massachusetts General Hospital. This Digital Therapeutic Solution is intended to help with distress management in blood cancer patients undergoing hematopoietic stem cell transplantation (HCT) …