DON'T EVER GIVE UP
Dog Day Saturday 2023-05-13 Owning and interacting with pets, according to studies, can be a form of therapy for many. We have dedicated Saturday to dogs and Wednesday to cats, when we will post an article on each of those days. We will also post articles on occasion about other animals people may […]
Anxiety and Depression By Editorial Team Anxiety and depression are two of the most common mental health conditions that often coexist and interact with each other. While they are distinct disorders with different symptoms, they share some common features and can have a significant impact on an individual’s emotional and physical […]
Advocating for Mental Health as a Universal Child Right (Family Features) Mental health and psychological well-being are essential for children, adolescents and communities to thrive. With crises in locations such as Ukraine, Syria, Turkey and Afghanistan, the mental health and well-being of children and young people around the world are causes for concern. Globally, more […]
2023-05-12 PBMs, the Brokers Who Control Drug Prices, Finally Get Washington’s Attention Arthur Allen For two decades, patients and physicians eagerly awaited a lower-cost version of the world’s bestselling drug, Humira, while its maker, AbbVie, fought off potential competitors by building a wall of more than 250 patents around it. When the first […]
Mental Health Friday 2023-05-12 On Mental Health Friday, we post, in alphabetical order, one per week, information on mental health disorders. Mental Health Friday is for informational purposes only, and is in no way meant to diagnose, treat or cure any disease. Please do not self diagnose and seek professional help for what […]
Diet and Mental Health By Editorial Team Diet can have a significant impact on mental health, both positively and negatively. The food we eat provides the building blocks for our bodies and brains, and studies have shown that certain nutrients, or the lack thereof, can affect our mood, cognitive function, and […]
Helping Those With Depression By Editorial Team If someone you know is battling depression, there are many ways you can offer support and help them feel better. Here are some uplifting ways friends or family members can help: Listen without judgment: One of the most important things you can do for […]
2023-05-11 Republicans Vow Not to Cut Veterans’ Benefits. But the Legislation Suggests Otherwise. Michael McAuliff Addressing the impact of the House GOP debt-ceiling bill on veterans’ programs,“I’m dead serious that we’re not cutting veterans, and I mean it.” Rep. Mike Bost (R-Ill.), chair of the House Committee on Veterans’ Affairs, in a speech […]
My Unique Deliverance: The journey to freedom (part 2) By Chinomso Sunday As far as I’m concerned, mental health is more important than the physical kind. Why you may ask, it’s pretty obvious. If you’re not okay upstairs, every other thing becomes an issue. So, where were we? Finally, admission came after […]
May is Stroke Awareness Month By Editorial Team National Stroke Awareness Month is observed in the United States during the month of May to raise awareness about stroke, its risk factors, and its impact on individuals and society. This annual observance aims to educate the public about the importance of early detection and […]