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Israel-Hamas war: Doctors visiting Gaza stunned by the war’s toll on Palestinian children
DEIR AL-BALAH, Gaza (AP) — An international team of doctors visiting a hospital in central Gaza was prepared for the worst. But the gruesome impact Israel’s war against Hamas is having on Palestinian children still left them stunned.One toddler died from a brain injury caused by an Israeli strike that fractured his skull. His cousin, …
Bruce Willis’ Wife Emma Says Family Needs Have “Taken a Toll” on Her
Reflecting on her role as mom to Mabel and Evelyn, Emma shared that she “always wanted a family” and that time is something she considers “precious.” “For us as a family it’s always been about making memories. I’m not even sure we have rituals or traditions,” she shared. “We just love spending time with each …
Colorado prosecutors, public defenders want mental health funding to address toll from court system
About three years ago, prosecutor Brian Mason walked into work at the 17th Judicial District Attorney’s Office, and instead of opening a file or helping his colleagues, he closed his office door and laid down. “My palms were sweaty, and my heart was racing so fast I couldn’t make it stop,” Mason said. “And I …
Pandemic continues to take a toll on kids’ mental health
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WOOD) — Two years after the start of COVID-19 in Michigan, healthcare providers sound the alarm about childhood development issues. According to the American Academy of Pediatrics, the pandemic-related decline in children’s mental health is now a national emergency. The report found depression and anxiety diagnoses continue to increase among youth. Pediatric …
Pandemic takes toll on Humboldt County’s mental health capacity – Times-Standard
Times are tough and it’s taking a toll on a lot of people’s mental health, but it’s unclear if help is on the way. “Mental health is a massive challenge in the community now,” Pam Floyd, spokesperson for Mad River Hospital, told The Times-Standard. “We have a lot more patients coming in with mental health …
Australian cricketers evacuated from India arrive home; Gaza death toll rises; Easing of virus restrictions for Sydney; Gradual reopening of international borders by next year, Coatsworth says
By Mark Saunokonoko 22:06 Australia will likely begin a “slow methodical and safe opening” of its international borders in the first half of 2022, according to the nation’s former deputy chief medical officer. Speaking on Today, Dr Nick Coatsworth denied he was in conflict with Prime Minister Scott Morrison over a timeline for opening borders …
India covid death toll reaches 200K; Melbourne woman sexually assaulted in Brunswick; 2 NSW men die after vaccine; Apollo 11 astronaut Michael Collins dies
India’s coronavirus death toll soared through 200,000 this morning with a wave of new cases swamping hospitals and sending desperate families off to scour the capital for oxygen and medicine. The vast south Asian nation of 1.3 billion is fighting a major surge of 360,000 new infections – a global daily record – and reported …
India Covid crisis: Death toll surpasses 200,000
A patient wearing an oxygen mask is wheeled inside a COVID-19 hospital for treatment, amidst the spread of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in Ahmedabad, India, April 26, 2021. Amit Dave | Reuters India reported a record daily death toll on Wednesday as total Covid-19 fatalities crossed the 200,000 mark. Government data showed at least 3,293 …
Experts notice pandemic’s mental health toll on German youth
BERLIN (AP) — Pollina Dinner returned to school in Berlin for the first time this week after two months of lockdown. The 9-year-old third-grader was thrilled to see her classmates and teachers again but frets about the coronavirus pandemic’s effect on her life. “I’m not afraid of the coronavirus, I’m afraid that everything will continue …
Covid: Biden calls 500,000 death toll 'a grim milestone' – BBC News
Covid: Biden calls 500,000 death toll ‘a grim milestone’ BBC News Biden Holds Memorial For 500000 U.S. Covid Deaths | NBC News NBC News GOP irked after last-ditch attempt fails to deter Biden push for quick passage of Covid relief plan CNN Democrats sought to impeach conservative populism instead of Trump | TheHill The Hill Jason Chaffetz: Biden-Harris’ disastrous …
