Phelps told the Associated Press that while many people care about an athlete's physical well-being, he "never saw caring about our mental well-being.” SOURCE: Mental Health - Read entire story here. ... [Continue Reading]
America’s Obesity Epidemic Threatens Effectiveness of Any COVID Vaccine
For a world crippled by the coronavirus, salvation hinges on a vaccine. But in the United States, where at least 4.6 million people have been infected and nearly 155,000 have died, the promise of that vaccine is hampered by a vexing epidemic that ... [Continue Reading]
When Green Means Stop: How Safety Messages Got So Muddled
When Marquita Burnett heard Philadelphia was moving to the “green” phase of reopening, she was confused. She was pretty sure the city had already earned a green designation from Pennsylvania’s governor (it had). The next thing she ... [Continue Reading]
Covered California anuncia una baja récord en las primas para 2021
Las primas para los planes de salud vendidos a través de Covered California, el mercado de seguros establecido bajo la Ley de Cuidado de Salud a Bajo Precio (ACA), aumentarán un promedio de 0.6% el próximo año, el incremento ... [Continue Reading]
9 Ways Parents Can Help Calm Anxious Kids
Children have shown an increase in mental health issues throughout the coronavirus pandemic. Here's how parents can help. SOURCE: Mental Health - Read entire story here. ... [Continue Reading]
Listen: NPR Interview About Less Lethal Weapons That Can Maim Or Kill
The streets in many U.S. cities have erupted with protests recently and police and federal officers have fired rubber bullets and other projectiles into crowds, injuring or even blinding some of the participants. This has been going on for decades, ... [Continue Reading]
Fauci Unfazed as Scientists Rely on Unproven Methods to Create COVID Vaccines
With millions of lives on the line, researchers have been working at an unprecedented pace to develop a COVID-19 vaccine. But that speed — and some widely touted breakthroughs — belie the enormous complexity and potential risks involved. Researchers ... [Continue Reading]
As A Woman Of Color, I Didn’t Seek Treatment For Postpartum Depression
I struggled ferociously with the shame of being a Muslim woman who could not find inner peace by praying. SOURCE: Mental Health - Read entire story here. ... [Continue Reading]
Medi-Cal Agency’s New Head Wants to Tackle Disparities and Racism
When Will Lightbourne looked at the statistics behind California’s coronavirus cases, the disparities were “blindingly clear”: Blacks and Latinos are dying at higher rates than most other Californians. As of Monday, Latinos account ... [Continue Reading]
Public Health Experts Fear a Hasty FDA Signoff on Vaccine
The vaccine trial that Vice President Mike Pence kicked off in Miami on Monday gives the United States the tiniest chance of being ready to vaccinate millions of Americans just before Election Day. It’s a possibility that fills many public ... [Continue Reading]
Ed Sheeran Says ‘Addictive Personality’ Led To Battle With Alcohol, Binge Eating
The four-time Grammy winner credited wife Cherry Seaborn with encouraging him to focus on his mental and physical health. SOURCE: Mental Health - Read entire story here. ... [Continue Reading]
Dental and Doctors’ Offices Still Struggling with COVID Job Loss
California’s outpatient health care practices largely shrugged off two recessions, adding more than 400,000 jobs during a two-decade climb from the start of 2000 to early 2020. It was an enviable growth rate of 85% and a trend largely mirrored ... [Continue Reading]
Postpartum Depression And Anxiety Are Huge Problems. COVID-19 Is Making Them Worse.
"It’s almost like this pandemic is creating a system where we’re setting women up to develop depression and anxiety postpartum." SOURCE: Mental Health - Read entire story here. ... [Continue Reading]
What It’s Really Like To Live With Anxiety And Depression In A Latinx Household
"Mental illnesses in my community aren’t always considered real. Instead, they're often perceived as a manifestation of nerves that can be prayed away." SOURCE: Mental Health - Read entire story here. ... [Continue Reading]
Employers Require COVID Liability Waivers as Conflict Mounts Over Workplace Safety
After spending a May day preparing her classroom to reopen for preschoolers, Ana Aguilar was informed that the tots would not have to wear face masks when they came back. What’s more, she had to sign a form agreeing not to sue the school if she ... [Continue Reading]
9 Ways You Can Support Someone With Bipolar Disorder
Knowing the best way to show your support can be hard. This advice from mental health experts can help. SOURCE: Mental Health - Read entire story here. ... [Continue Reading]
5 Powerful Mental Health Photos And The Stories Behind Them
These award-winning photos from the UK show human resilience in the face of depression, addiction and abuse. SOURCE: Mental Health - Read entire story here. ... [Continue Reading]
COVID Runs Amok in 3 Detroit-Area Jails, Killing At Least 2 Doctors
When Diana Trueblood visited the Wayne County Jail’s medical unit in Detroit in early March, she encountered a gentle and kind physician, Dr. Angelo Patsalis. Halfway through her incarceration for a probation violation, Trueblood remembered ... [Continue Reading]
Halsey Pinpoints The Problem With Jokes About Kanye West’s Mental Health
“You can hate someone’s actions or opinions without contributing to stigma,” said the “Without Me” singer, who is open about her bipolar diagnosis. SOURCE: Mental Health - Read entire story here. ... [Continue Reading]
Jamie Lynn Spears Defends ‘Strong’ Big Sister Britney Amid Mental Health Concerns
“I would never speak out just to clarify things to the public, when the person it pertains to does not want that to happen,” she wrote. SOURCE: Mental Health - Read entire story here. ... [Continue Reading]
Kim Kardashian Speaks Out On Kanye West’s ‘Complicated’ Life With Bipolar Disorder
For the first time, the reality TV star and mogul talked publicly about her husband's struggles in an effort to combat "the stigma and misconceptions of mental health." SOURCE: Mental Health - Read entire story here. ... [Continue Reading]
Mental Health Is Often A Privilege For BIPOC. Here’s Why That Needs To Change.
"As a health care professional, I have seen firsthand how BIPOC receive lesser care." SOURCE: Mental Health - Read entire story here. ... [Continue Reading]