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What are the other health consequences of drug addiction?
People with addiction often have one or more associated health issues, which could include lung or heart disease, stroke, cancer, or mental health conditions. Imaging scans, chest X-rays, and blood tests can show the damaging effects of long-term drug use throughout the body. For example, it is now well-known that tobacco smoke can cause many…
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Corrections-Based Responses to the Opioid Epidemic
Vera.org Lessons from New York State’s Overdose Education and Naloxone Distribution Program Overview As the opioid crisis has swept the nation, more and more states are equipping their first responders and police officers with naloxone, an overdose antidote that reverses opioid overdoses and can be administered by bystanders with minimal training. This report details the…
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Innerworld Announces Singer-Songwriter & Mental Health Expert Jewel as Co-Founder and Chief Strategy Officer
Innerworld Visit Innerworld: https://inner.world NASHVILLE, Tenn., Feb. 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — Today, the revolutionary mental health platform Innerworld announces multi-platinum, Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter Jewel as Co-Founder and Chief Strategy Officer. The longtime mental health advocate joins Innerworld’s Founder and CEO Noah Robinson to build the largest community in the metaverse for mental health support. To meet the tremendous consumer demand for mental health intervention, Innerworld offers…
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Student mental health crisis worsening nationwide
1. 1 in 5 high school students considered suicide within last year, CDC says Full story 2. The size of 4 big payers’ behavioral provider networks Full story 3. Cherry Health to place Narcan vending machines in Michigan Full story 4. How 4 health systems fill gaps in behavioral health with automated care programs 5. UC San Diego anesthesiologist creates app for fentanyl overdose rescue Full…
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New VR App Challenges Gamers
to Take On Mental HealthIVRHA.ORG We are currently working on using VR for mental health and well-being and how therapy sessions between two in a virtual area can help people. Here is an interesting article by IVRHA that talks about this. – JR First-of-its-kind Virtual Reality-based experience turns proven therapeutic principles into embodied experiences for players who want to…
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CDC report shows concerning increases in sadness and exposure to violence among teen girls and LGBQ+ youth
Center for Disease Control Schools can offer a critical lifeline for students facing trauma New trend data from CDC’s Youth Risk Behavior Survey (YRBS) reveal that teen girls and teens who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, and questioning (LGBQ+) are experiencing extremely high levels of mental distress, violence, and substance use. With the right programs…
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2022 was worst year for overdose deaths in New Hampshire since 2017
Troy Lynch News Anchor/Reporter WMUR MANCHESTER, N.H. — Newly released figures show that 2022 was the worst year for overdose deaths in New Hampshire since 2017. State officials said there were 434 confirmed overdose deaths, with another 39 deaths still pending toxicology test results. In every overdose death, fentanyl was involved. There have been more…
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5 Mental Health Tips to Take on Valentine’s Day
Embark Behavioral Health Valentine’s Day is a day to celebrate love. But for many, the holiday can be stressful, especially for singles, those mourning lost love, or anyone who may be unhappy with the status of their relationship. This year, as we navigate the impact of a global pandemic on our mental health, February 14 may…
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Mental health: 9 daily activities to maintain it
ReidHealth Mental health is vital to overall personal wellness. MentalHealth.gov describes mental health as our emotional psychological and social well-being. Here are some activities that can help to improve your overall psychological well-being. Get plenty of sleep. Adults should get as close to 8 hours of sleep per night as they can. Although every individual’s body differs sleep…