Hooked on Mental Health
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Telehealth Is Booming, But Who Are The Power Users?
Andis Robeznieks – Growth in telehealth is being fueled by nonhospital-based health care providers, with urban areas outpacing rural regions although explosive expansion of services was seen in both sectors, according to a recent analysis of insurance claims data on telehealth trends. Get a handle on digital health with our three e-learning modules on electronic…
Idaho has 8th highest suicide rate in the nation
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5 Ways Yoga Can Benefit Your Mental Health
psychologytoday -Yoga is widely known for reducing stress, improving flexibility and concentration, and promoting a sense of peace—to name just a few of its possible positive outcomes. On top of its physical benefits, however, researchers are beginning to understand more about yoga’s therapeutic benefits for mental health concerns. In fact, some research indicates that yoga can be…
Having Major Depression Could Cause Up to 20 Unrelated Diseases, Gene Study Shows
MIKE MCRAE – Having genes that put you at risk of depression could also make you susceptible to a variety of other health conditions, often seemingly unconnected. According to new research, this could include things like coronary heart disease and even bacterial infections. The new study assessed the genetic risk factors of major depressive disorder…
How Companies Are Learning To Talk About Mental Health And How Your Company Can Too
Kelton Wright – Some sick days are obvious: a bad cough, a broken wrist, food poisoning. We sit out work for fevers, colds, and injuries just by shooting over an email to our boss. At many companies, it’s even understood when you need to sneak out for a dental appointment or a doctor’s visit. But…
Back To School Anxiety
Julia Martin Burch, PhD – Heading back to school sparks an upswing in anxiety for many children. The average child’s school day is packed with potential stressors: separating from parents, meeting academic expectations, managing peer groups, and navigating loud, crowded school hallways and cafeteria, to name just a few of many challenges. That’s why it’s…
Pregnancy and Postpartum Disorders
Mental Health America – Pregnancy and the birth of a child can be a joyous and exciting time, but some women may struggle with their mental health as they transition to motherhood. Mental health disorders such as depression, anxiety, or obsessive-compulsive disorder may surface during or after pregnancy. Additionally, birth-related post-traumatic stress disorder or a severe but rare condition called…
Addressing the Rising Mental Health Crisis in Public Schools
GoodTherapy – More than 50 million students are enrolled in public schools across the United States. Of those, one in five meet the criteria for a mental health condition. About 70-80% of these students won’t receive any kind of treatment or therapy. Because children and adolescents spend most of their time at school, teachers, administrators, school nurses, and…
Men’s Mental Health: The Silent Crisis
Six million men grapple with depression every year, and suicide is currently the seventh leading cause of death for men. Jean Holthaus – When it comes to their health, most men think of their physical health…like enduring a prostate exam. What they don’t realize is that they are 28 times more likely to have a mental…