Not Enough Apologies: Trauma Stories Explore how adverse childhood experiences can result in changes to the brain, leading to cascading behavioral and mental health problems. Discover how service providers across Wisconsin are working to be ... [Continue Reading]
Perspectives: As A Christian Republican I Believe Women In Crisis Should Be Met With Compassion; It’s Time To Reconsider Religion’s Grip On Public…
Opinion writers examine the complexities of abortion rights and other women's health issues. SOURCE: Kaiser Health News - Read entire story here. ... [Continue Reading]
Donald Trump’s Latest ‘Genius’ Boast Has Everyone Scratching Their Heads
The president upped the "stable genius" stakes with his new brag. SOURCE: Mental Health - Read entire story here. ... [Continue Reading]
Pop Singer Ruben Offers ‘Melancholic’ Testament To Living Authentically
The Norwegian artist delves into mental health and sexuality on his five-song debut EP. SOURCE: Mental Health - Read entire story here. ... [Continue Reading]
Coming Soon: ‘An Arm And A Leg’ Season Two
Health care — and how much it costs — is scary. But you’re not alone with this stuff, and knowledge is power. “An Arm and a Leg” is a podcast about all these issues, and its second season, co-produced by Kaiser Health News, starts on June ... [Continue Reading]
Viewpoints: Religious Freedom Doesn’t Extend To Exposing Kids To A Potentially Fatal Disease; We Can Defeat AIDS But It Requires Resources
Editorial pages feature opinions on vaccinations, AIDS, mental health care, gene editing and more. SOURCE: Kaiser Health News - Read entire story here. ... [Continue Reading]
Viewpoints: We Need More Diversity In Health Workforce To Undercut Institutional Racism; Fat Gene Test Could Scare People Into Unhealthy Choices
Editorial writers and columnists focus on these and other health issues such as superbugs, Medicare, gun safety and more. SOURCE: Kaiser Health News - Read entire story here. ... [Continue Reading]
What does body image mean for people living with mental illness?
Last week was witness to a plethora of rich conversations led by the Mental Health Foundation about the intersection of body image and mental health. Hannah from our policy team reflects on how body image can impact people severely affected by mental ... [Continue Reading]
How To Know When It’s Time To Take Medication For Anxiety
There’s no shame in needing a prescription to treat the mental health condition. SOURCE: Mental Health - Read entire story here. ... [Continue Reading]
Easily Accessible Dietary Supplement Could Help Those With Rare Genetic Mutation Stave Off Cancer
Those with the mutation have an 85 percent chance of developing some type of cancer. But a dietary supplement might help them beat those odds. In other public health news: ovarian cancer, autism, pain, masculinity, pancreas health, and more. SOURCE: ... [Continue Reading]
Eating Chips, Other Ultra-Processed Foods Sets Off ‘Hunger Hormones,’ Rapid Weight Gain, Study Finds
More than half of the calories consumed in Americans' diets are made up ultra-processed foods, packaged or fast foods that contain added sugars, refined carbohydrates, industrial oils and sodium. Research published Thursday in Cell Metabolism links ... [Continue Reading]
Viewpoints: Patients Need To Know They Can Fight Those Denied Medical Bills; Get A Grip On The Doomsday Issues Surrounding ‘Medicare For All’
Editorial pages focus on these health care issues and others. SOURCE: Kaiser Health News - Read entire story here. ... [Continue Reading]
Longer Looks: The Threat To Abortion, Trump And Drug Prices & What CBD Can Do
Each week, KHN's Shefali Luthra finds interesting reads from around the Web. SOURCE: Kaiser Health News - Read entire story here. ... [Continue Reading]
Maisie Williams Says ‘Game Of Thrones’ Fame Made Her Hate Herself
The actress said her mental health suffered from the combination of fame at an early age and negativity from social media. SOURCE: Mental Health - Read entire story here. ... [Continue Reading]
State Highlights: Lawsuit Charges USC-Sponsored Plastic Surgeon With 12 Needless Surgeries, Fraud; Advocates Hail Landmark Minnesota Deal To Protect…
Media outlets report on news from California, Minnesota, Oregon, Georgia, Idaho, Connecticut, Pennsylvania and Arizona. SOURCE: Kaiser Health News - Read entire story here. ... [Continue Reading]
Different Takes: Alabama’s Abortion Ban Has Supreme Court Written All Over It; Overturning Precedents, Even If It’s Roe, Needs To Be Done Only On…
Opinion writers weigh in on the anti-abortion laws being passed in several states. SOURCE: Kaiser Health News - Read entire story here. ... [Continue Reading]
7 Scary Numbers That Show How Bad Student Loan Debt Is For Mental Health
One in 15 borrowers with exceptionally high debt loads have considered suicide, according to one survey. SOURCE: Mental Health - Read entire story here. ... [Continue Reading]
Different Takes: Kavanaugh Defenders Fell Into Pro-Life Defenders’ Dangerous Trap; Does Georgia Really Want To Prosecute Women Who Miscarry?
Opinion writers weigh in on women's health issues. SOURCE: Kaiser Health News - Read entire story here. ... [Continue Reading]
Britney Spears Reportedly Tells Judge Her Dad Forced Her Into Mental Health Facility
TMZ reports that Spears made the accusation during a closed-door court session in Los Angeles. SOURCE: Mental Health - Read entire story here. ... [Continue Reading]
State Highlights: Washington Health Spending Law For Native American Groups Called Promising; Citing Abuses, 5 More Former Ohio State Students File…
Media outlets report on news from Washington, Ohio, California, Illinois, Maryland, Connecticut, Arizona, Georgia, New York, Minnesota, North Carolina, Utah, New Hampshire, Massachusetts, Iowa and Arkansas. SOURCE: Kaiser Health News - Read entire ... [Continue Reading]
This is the action you said want to see to make change happen
We asked some of our supporters what issues they felt that those of who live with mental illness still have to face and what they would like to see done to make real change happen. SOURCE: Rethink Mental Illness - Read entire story here. ... [Continue Reading]
I Was Diagnosed With Bipolar Disorder At 49. Here’s How It’s Affected My Marriage.
With the flip of a switch, I felt like I had morphed into a new wife. SOURCE: Mental Health - Read entire story here. ... [Continue Reading]