wellbeing
Hunter-gatherer approach to childcare suggests that the key to mother and child well-being may be many caregivers
A Mbendjele camp in the Congo rainforest. Credit: Dr Nikhil Chaudhary Infants and toddlers may be psychologically wired to thrive with high levels of “sensitive care” and personal attention, according to a study conducted with contemporary hunter-gatherer societies. Research led by an evolutionary anthropologist at Cambridge University found that hunter-gatherer infants receive attentive care and …
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 …
To Support Mental Wellbeing, Seed Health Launches A Gut-Brain Development Program In Partnership With Axial Therapeutics
Over the course of the COVID-19 pandemic, rates of anxiety and depression have spiraled upwards by over 25%, according to the World Health Organization. With over 40 million United States adults impacted by anxiety disorders, people are hungry for actionable tips and approachable tools, especially in a time of great collective stress with little innovation …
How the COVID-19 pandemic affected mental health and wellbeing, key determinants of health, and health inequities
A new study posted to the medRxiv* preprint server investigated the effects of the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic on mental health, the important health determinants, and disparities resulting from such effects. To fully understand these effects, the researchers designed a pan- Canadian population-based prospective COVID-19: HEalth and Social Inequities across Neighbourhoods (COHESION) cohort. Study: How is the COVID-19 …
U.S. Conference of Mayors Launches Task Force on Mental Health and Wellbeing
USCM President Suarez Appoints Reno Mayor Schieve to Chair Effort, Working Closely with US Surgeon General RENO, Nev., June 5, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — During the 90th Annual Meeting of the U.S. Conference of Mayors, USCM President Miami Mayor Francis Suarez announced the creation of a new official Task Force on Mental Health and Wellbeing. The …
Mental well-being and the LGBTQ community
More than ever, we’re challenging the stigma around mental health. While staying safe during the pandemic, quarantining and isolation raised concerns about mental well-being. Today, it’s become a national conversation. Open conversations can help fight the stigma, and this is particularly important for people who identify as LGBTQ. Stemming from bias, discrimination, anti-LGBTQ stigma, and …
Study Explores COVID-19’s Impact on Health Care and Wellbeing Among Black and Latino Persons Living With HIV
With the COVID-19 pandemic taking a disproportionate toll on low-income people of color, a research team headed by Marya Gwadz of the Silver School of Social Work at New York University set out to understand the ways the pandemic may put individuals at risk for adverse outcomes, and the ways they successfully adapted to and …
Rotating outage requirements may risk customers’ “health and wellbeing”
BRYAN, Texas (KBTX) – In a dire message, Bryan Texas Utilities says a mandatory directive from ERCOT, The Electric Reliability Council of Texas, has hobbled their ability to provide power for customers. Blackouts may continue, they said, until temperatures rise at the end of the week. BTU says ERCOT currently requires they cut roughly one-third …
Technology Megatrend Predictions for 2021: AI-accelerated Automation, Remote Solutions, Digital Wellbeing & Intelligent Resilience
BASINGSTOKE, England–(BUSINESS WIRE)–As we navigate the uncertainty of 2021, Juniper Research has published its predictions for the technology and telecom sector for the coming year. A free report and slide set detailing the findings are available to download from Juniper Research’s website. The Tech & Telco Megatrends for 2021 AI-accelerated Automation in Operations Rapid Expansion …
Crucial role of technology | Mirage News
Ramsay Health Care Australia has been proud to play an active and important role in our nation’s COVID-19 response. Our primary focus has been, and always will be, to protect the safety and wellbeing of our patients, employees and doctors. Our ability to adapt throughout the pandemic to continue delivering high-quality patient care has been …
