On top of your body feeling better, therapists say consuming less alcohol can also be good for your mind. CHARLOTTE, N.C. — For the first month of the new year, many choose to get involved in ‘Dry January’ and avoid drinking all alcohol for the sake of their physical health. […]
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How To Reduce News-Related Stress For Better Mental Health
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Continually reading or listening to the news can cause issues with your mental health. getty If you feel like you have lived several years in the past few weeks, you are not alone. You may not be able to stop scrolling through the news — looking at an app for […]
Mental health, addiction issues get $4.25 billion in coronavirus relief package
The funding — while just a portion of what was sought by experts — is the largest amount behavioral health has received in a single spending bill in recent memory, and represents growing awareness of the mental toll the pandemic is taking on the country, mental health advocates said. Still, […]
Could a better diet improve mental health?
Illustration of bacteria in the intestine.Credit: SCIEPRO/SPL If you want to do right by the planet, the general advice is to eat an abundance of fruit and vegetables, as well as whole grains and nuts, and to consume less meat, dairy and processed foods. Add some high-fibre fare, fermented food […]
Selena Gomez’s Rare Beauty Launches $100 Million Mental Health Initiative for Underserved Communities
Rare Beauty hasn’t even hit stores yet, but the mission-driven brand founded by Selena Gomez is already fulfilling its promise to foster conversations about self-acceptance and mental health. On the “Lose You to Love Me” singer’s 28th birthday yesterday, her forthcoming beauty brand announced the launch of Rare Impact Fund, […]
The mental health impact on ambulance staff of responding to suicide calls
Ambulance staff are often the first to attend the site of many difficult scenes. Yau Ming Low/ Shutterstock Being ambulance staff can be a high-stress job. They encounter many situations in their daily line of work that can have a lasting impact on their mental health. According to MIND, around […]
New Study Highlights Mental Health Impact of Autistic Masking
Stylish young woman standing near a plant with shadow light What happened: A new study, published in the journal Autism, shines new light on the relationship between camouflaging as an autistic woman and mental health concerns, as well as the importance of earlier screening and better support for autistic women […]
Three Things To Know for BIPOC Mental Health Awareness Month
BIPOC populations can face significant differences in the accessibility of quality mental health care. The Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) reported that racial and ethnic minority groups in the U.S. are more likely to be uninsured, more likely to use emergency departments, less likely to have access to […]