A police officer in Texas fatally shot Warren, who was Black, unarmed and on the lawn of his home, after his family called for mental health support. SOURCE: Mental Health - Read entire story here. ... [Continue Reading]
California Counties ‘Flying the Plane as We Build It’ in a Plodding Vaccine Rollout
USE OUR CONTENT It can be republished for free. In these first lumbering weeks of the largest vaccination campaign in U.S. history, Dr. Julie Vaishampayan has had a battlefront view of a daunting ... [Continue Reading]
A Reminder That Your Tween Really Needs Extra Help Right Now
Eight- to 12-year-olds are in a key developmental stage and may be especially prone to anxiety and depression during the pandemic. SOURCE: Mental Health - Read entire story here. ... [Continue Reading]
Feeling Left Out: Private Practice Doctors, Patients Wonder When It’s Their Turn for Vaccine
Dr. Andrew Carroll — a family doctor in Chandler, Arizona — wants to help his patients get immunized against covid, so he paid more than $4,000 to buy an ultra-low-temperature freezer from eBay needed to store the Pfizer vaccine. But he’s ... [Continue Reading]
Only a Smokescreen? Big Tobacco Stands Down as Colorado and Oregon Hike Cigarette Taxes
This story also ran on Fortune. It can be republished for free. Big Tobacco did something unusual in Marlboro Country last fall: It stood aside while Colorado voters approved the state’s first tobacco tax hike in 16 years. The ... [Continue Reading]
‘An Arm And a Leg’: How a Former Health Care Executive Became a Health Care Whistleblower
Can’t see the audio player? Click here to listen. Former health care executive Wendell Potter spent part of 2020 publishing high-profile apologies for the work he used to do — the lies he said he told the American people for ... [Continue Reading]
As the Vulnerable Wait, Some Political Leaders’ Spouses Get Covid Vaccines
With supplies of covid-19 vaccines scarce, a federal advisory panel recommends first putting shots into the arms of health care workers, who keep the nation’s medical system running, and long-term care residents most likely to die from the ... [Continue Reading]
10 Ways Therapists Are Practicing Self-Care In 2021
Here's how mental health experts are staying healthy, reducing stress and anxiety, and prioritizing themselves after the hell of 2020. SOURCE: Mental Health - Read entire story here. ... [Continue Reading]
How To Deal If A Parent Is Constantly Criticizing You
Here's what to do if your parents keep interfering in your personal life and it's taken a toll on your mental health. SOURCE: Mental Health - Read entire story here. ... [Continue Reading]
‘Last Responders’ Brace for Surge in Covid Deaths Across US
Funeral director Kevin Spitzer has been overwhelmed with covid-related deaths in the small city of Aberdeen, South Dakota. He and his two colleagues at the Spitzer-Miller Funeral Home have been working 12-15 hours a day, seven days a week, to keep up ... [Continue Reading]
11 Little Ways To Make 2021 Feel Like A Fresh Start (Even If It’s Not)
Many parts of 2020, like the pandemic, will carry over into the new year. Here's how to make it feel like a clean slate anyway. SOURCE: Mental Health - Read entire story here. ... [Continue Reading]
2020 Was Relentless For Parents. In 2021, It’s Time To Put Ourselves First.
Our reserves are long depleted. Here’s how to make New Year’s resolutions to take care of ourselves in small, significant ways. SOURCE: Mental Health - Read entire story here. ... [Continue Reading]
The 4 Steps That Will Increase Happiness, According To A New Study
Researchers believe these daily habits will train your brain to achieve better overall well-being. (Worth a try, right?) SOURCE: Mental Health - Read entire story here. ... [Continue Reading]
The Most Common Issues People Brought Up In Therapy In 2020
Experts share the problems that affected most of their patients during the pandemic and offer advice on how to cope if you're struggling, too. SOURCE: Mental Health - Read entire story here. ... [Continue Reading]
10 Signs You Have A Bad Relationship With Food (And How To Fix It)
It’s OK to value health, but having strict rules around what you consume isn’t actually healthy. It could be disordered eating. SOURCE: Mental Health - Read entire story here. ... [Continue Reading]
Kevin Spacey Really Is Making His Christmas Message An Annual Thing
The disgraced actor offered advice for the troubled in this holiday season. SOURCE: Mental Health - Read entire story here. ... [Continue Reading]
Lost on the Frontline: Explore the Database
Journalists from KHN and The Guardian have identified 2,921 workers who reportedly died of complications from COVID-19 after they contracted it on the job. Reporters are working to confirm the cause of death and workplace conditions in each case. ... [Continue Reading]
COVID Vaccines Appear Safe and Effective, but Key Questions Remain
Use Our Content It can be republished for free. The recent rollout of two newly authorized COVID-19 vaccines is a bright ray of hope at the pandemic’s darkest hour. We now have a path ... [Continue Reading]
Las vacunas de COVID parecen ser seguras y efectivas, pero todavía hay preguntas
El reciente lanzamiento de dos vacunas para COVID-19 es una luz de esperanza en medio de la pandemia. Ahora hay un camino que puede llevarnos a tiempos más felices, incluso mientras observamos y sufrimos la horrible avalancha de nuevas ... [Continue Reading]
Why You Shouldn’t Avoid Talking About Your Unemployment While Job Hunting
Shame can keep you silent, but this is when you need the most support. SOURCE: Mental Health - Read entire story here. ... [Continue Reading]
California’s COVID Enforcement Strategy: Education Over Citations
This story also ran on Los Angeles Times. It can be republished for free. SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Nearly six months since Gov. Gavin Newsom promised to target businesses that are flagrantly violating public health orders to control the spread of ... [Continue Reading]
‘And THAT’S That!’ Alex Elle On How To Mentally Prepare For 2021
The hosts spoke with author and wellness consultant Alex Elle about how to stay mentally grounded after an eventful year. SOURCE: Mental Health - Read entire story here. ... [Continue Reading]