Tag: mental illness
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Why Young People Are Languishing
The mental health of young people of both sexes is declining New data suggest that young people of both sexes are languishing. Global and cultural circumstances may be facilitating the decline in young people’s mental health. Today’s youngsters may face more stressors, but may also be more emotionally fragile. Glancing at the news, and the…
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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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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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Teen Influencers as Social Media Psychiatrists
Joseph E. Davis Ph.D. “I can’t; no matter how much I try, it’s like my brain won’t let me do it,” said a teen in a user-generated TikTok video, responding to a challenge to put her hand on a stove for $100. When the teen said her brain was stopping her, the challenger (same teen) quickly drew…
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SB 224 INTRODUCED TO BRING MENTAL HEALTH EDUCATION TO SCHOOLS
NAMI California Good news: State Senator Anthony J. Portantino (D – La Cañada Flintridge) has introduced SB 224 to require all students in California receive age-appropriate mental health education. The bill, which NAMI California co-sponsored, ensures that students in grades 1 and 12 will receive mental health education from a qualified instructor at least one…
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What is Blue Monday?
By Randi Mazzella Deemed the most miserable day of the year (but not backed by science), Blue Monday is the third Monday in January. Read this if you feel let down when the excitement of the holidays are over. For some people, the holiday season is a difficult time of year. When the holiday décor…
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10 Wellness Trends From 2022 That Experts Say You Should Keep In 2023
By Jillian Wilson – Huffington Post A lot of things trend on social media, and many of those trending topics aren’t good. In fact, they can be pretty harmful (looking at you, NyQuil chicken). But, like all trends, they capture attention for a reason — some of these popular topics even prove pretty useful. In the…
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Social Anxiety Disorder: More Than Just Shyness
NIMH – National Institute Mental Health Are you afraid of being judged by others? Are you self-conscious in everyday social situations? Do you avoid meeting new people due to fear or anxiety? If you have been feeling this way for at least 6 months and these feelings make it hard for you to do everyday…
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Mental Health New Year’s Resolutions You Need On Your List For 2023
BY ELIZABETH AYOOLA It’s hard to believe we’ve already reached the end of 2022 and are about to leap into the new year. If you’re in reflective mode, you may be thinking about what went well this year, what didn’t go so well, and what you hope to achieve in 2023. Before you pull out the…
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The Correlation Between Trauma & Substance Abuse
By The Recovery Village at Palmer Lake | Editor Melissa CarmonaMedically Reviewed By Nanci Stockwell, LCSW, MBA One of the most frequently asked questions regarding substance abuse is, “what causes addiction?” While there’s no clear answer, there are several risk factors that affect the likelihood that a person will experience addiction during their lifetime. A family history of addiction, having…