March 26, 2020
by Kimberly Lucey
As coronavirus cases continue to climb around the world and across our country, people are being asked to stay away from each other. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is offering guidelines for reducing stress and anxiety during these uncertain times, pointing out that everyone may respond differently to the outbreak.
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December 18, 2019
by Kimberly Lucey
The push for a three-digit suicide hotline is moving forward in our nation's capitol. The Federal Communications Commission has approved a proposal to allow Americans to dial 9-8-8 to reach a suicide prevention and mental health crisis hotline.
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December 2, 2019
by Kimberly Lucey
The Philadelphia Eagles' right guard said the pressure of trying to live up to a contract led to an anxiety attack that took him out of the game against the Seattle Seahawks. The four-year deal is worth $54.2 million.
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November 21, 2019
by Kimberly Lucey
Voters in two New Jersey school districts have agreed to raise their own taxes to fund mental health programs for students. The two ballot measures put a total of nearly $1 million toward expanding mental health and emotional support services, aimed at helping students, teachers, families, and administrators.
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November 11, 2019
by Kimberly Lucey
When a person has a medical emergency, they know if they call 9-1-1, they'll get connected quickly to the help they need. Now, lawmakers want to make it easier for people to reach help in the case of a mental health emergency, proposing a similar three-digit hotline.
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October 15, 2019
by Kimberly Lucey
In need of a mental health day? Students in New York state may be closer to getting theirs covered. A state senator has introduced legislation to make mental health days excused absences, just like a sick day.
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June 25, 2019
by Kimberly Lucey
Surviving abuse at the hands of a partner is traumatic in itself, but now researchers have found the damage goes further than skin deep. A new study finds women who have experienced domestic violence are three times more likely to develop a mental illness.
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May 21, 2019
by Kimberly Lucey
The U.K.'s mental health awareness week got a boost from some familiar names on the radio waves. Prince William and Katy Perry are among those participating in the Mental Health Minute.
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May 14, 2019
by Kimberly Lucey
Obese children may be more likely to develop anxiety or depression than their peers, according to the results of studies done in Sweden, and the United Kingdom. Researchers in Sweden tracked more than 12,000 children being treated for obesity.
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April 30, 2019
by Kimberly Lucey
If your preschooler is already hooked to their iPad or television, scientists say it might be time to start thinking about safe screen time practices. A new study shows more time in front of the tube could be linked to significant behavioral problems.
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