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KYW Newsradio’s Medical Reports are sponsored by Independence Blue Cross. By Dr. Brian McDonough, Medical Editor PHILADELPHIA (KYW Newsradio) — Even in a good year, the holiday season is a hard time for those struggling with mental health. And the problem will be far worse this year. In the past 50 years, the medical community …

November 19, 2020 9:45 PM Jamie Perez Posted: November 19, 2020 9:45 PM Updated: November 19, 2020 10:21 PM MONROE, Wis. — Some healthcare providers, licensed therapists and schools are all using an app that a couple in Green County came up with. Teri and Kurt Ellefson didn’t create the app with an intention to …

BUFFALO (WBEN) – “The toll it’s having on our children’s mental and physical health is pretty significant,” said Allegra Jaros, President of Oishei Children’s Hospital. “And that’s for a community that’s already battling having the second highest poverty level for our children in the nation.” According to the CDC, from March to October of this …

LOS ANGELES (CBSLA) — Challenges are plenty during this time of year as families deal with personal concerns, the coronavirus pandemic, and on top of that, being physically distanced from loved ones. “The challenge will be finding creative ways to still feel connected to the people you care about and to be able to have …

As UMW students approach the end of an unprecedented semester, with final exams and holidays on the horizon, practicing self-care and inquiring about others’ wellbeing is important. Zen Garden photo courtesy of Dan Hirshberg. “It’s something every single member of our community can do for our students,” said Tevya Zukor, director of University of Mary …

In South Carolina and across the country, there is an increased demand for mental health services. For those facing criminal charges who need evaluation and treatment, that demand is growing harder to meet. A person with mental health issues in the criminal justice system is often dependent on state resources to ensure a fair ruling. …

BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) – No matter which side of the political spectrum you were on, this past election probably brought up some strong feelings. A group at the University of Vermont has a tool to take the pulse of the nation’s mental health using social media. Cat Viglienzoni spoke with Chris Danforth, a professor of …

Researchers from North Carolina State University and North Carolina A&T University have developed a prototype software system that aims to help policymakers and healthcare providers better address mental health challenges facing Hispanic populations across the United States. The new decision support system consists of two computational modules that can help users determine how best to …

Recognizing the stresses that the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic is having on OC residents, the OC Health Care Agency (HCA) is launching three new mental health awareness campaigns in the coming weeks – the first is aimed at reducing the stigma in support of wellness and recovery and the other two are focused on suicide prevention. …

Most of us have the same routine, we work eight hours a day, five days a week. But is 40 hours a week too much for our mental wellness? According to a study from the Australian National University, working 40 hours a week, or more, can be lead to mental health issues. Whether you stick …