If you or someone you know is in crisis, call, text, or chat via 988, the national Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. NEWTON, Iowa — Jeff White knows what can happen when 911 dispatchers receive a call about someone who feels despondent or agitated. He experienced it repeatedly: The 911 operators […]
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Summary: Specific intensities of exercise over a long period of time are associated with different aspects of memory and mental health. Source: Dartmouth College Exercise can improve your cognitive and mental health — but not all forms and intensities of exercise affect the brain equally. The effects of exercise are much […]
As kids return to school this fall, educators are prepared to deal with the continued mental health fallout of the disruptions of the pandemic. martinedoucet/Getty Images hide caption toggle caption martinedoucet/Getty Images As kids return to school this fall, educators are prepared to deal with the continued mental health fallout […]
Summary: Those who addictively consume news are more likely to suffer from stress, anxiety, and physical health problems, a new study reports. Source: Taylor and Francis Group People with an obsessive urge to constantly check the news are more likely to suffer from stress, anxiety, as well as physical ill […]
For 9-year-old Leah Rainey, the school day now begins with what her teacher calls an “emotional check-in.” “It’s great to see you. How are you feeling?” a voice comes from her laptop. It asks her to choose an emoji that represents how she feels: Happy. Sad. Worried. Angry. Frustrated. Calm. […]
President Trump and former vice president Joe Biden have both battled life-threatening illnesses at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, a facility they entered 32 years apart with uncertainty over whether they would return alive. © Matt McClain/The Washington Post Trump supporters gather outside Walter Reed National Military Medical Center […]
Characteristics of Mental Health Understanding the characteristics that make up good mental health will help you determine how mentally fit you are. Here are some real-life examples:Ability to enjoy life You’ve just become engaged. You join your friends and family in celebrating the future you are planning with your partner. […]
The Mississippi Department of Mental Health is committed to making available a comprehensive system of services and supports so all Mississippians have access to the least restrictive and most appropriate level of services and supports that will meet their needs. Our system is person-centered and is built on the strengths […]
Physical fitness gets plenty of attention, and for good reason. A healthy body can prevent conditions such as heart disease and diabetes, and help you maintain independence as you age. Mental fitness is just as important as physical fitness, and shouldn’t be neglected. Including mental dexterity exercises into your daily […]
New York State Office of Mental Health Your browser does not support iFrames If you are overwhelmed right now, the NYS COVID-19 Emotional Support Line is staffed by specially trained volunteers who […]
Mental health and substance use disorders affect people from all walks of life and all age groups. These illnesses are common, recurrent, and often serious, but they are treatable and many people do recover. Mental disorders involve changes in thinking, mood, and/or behavior. These disorders can affect how we relate to […]
Welcome to the Department of Mental Health Each of us has health and well-being. To flourish we must take our mental health into account. As the World Health Organization (WHO) says, “there is no health without mental health.” According to the World Health Organization, “Health is a state of complete […]