As we grow, we incorporate habits to improve our mental health and well-being. However, in addition to the habits that improve it, we also incorporate those that can harm our mental and even brain health. Although it’s easy to choose habits, it can be hard to let go of them. Habits are very likely to …
Column: Mental health in children We take a closer look at the mental health issues affecting children in our community and how providers are trying to fill the gaps. Updated: 10:15 a.m. CST December 11, 2022 Hide transcript View Transcript Omaha’s Chief Information Officer shares the stories and people who make a *** difference in …
Book lovers have vouched for the immense benefits of reading for centuries, but nothing seems convincing to those who find reading to be a task. After learning about the scientific benefits of reading for mental health, whether you are a non-reader or someone who finds reading a chore, you will realize the benefits. Here are …
As the days get colder and the wintry chill sets in, we tend to spend more time indoors curled up in our blankets and binge-watching movies or just glued to our screens. As we become less active, our mental health can also suffer. If you’re also someone who feels down most winters, it could probably …
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At 19, Malaya McGant decided to leave her mother’s Clark County home for good. McGant had tried to connect with his Muscogee (Creek) Nation, Somali and Egyptian heritage, but this cultural exploration was not accepted by his mother, who tended to be strict and overprotective, according to McGant. “I would do things like practice spirituality …
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At Cornerstone Equine Therapy Center outside San Diego, Judy Beckett has worked with the Navy for more than a decade. Most of his calls these days come from naval commanders looking for new ideas to increase the resilience of sailors. She said horses have almost a meditative power with sailors who suffer from PTSD or …
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If all goes as planned, next month will see the grand opening of a groundbreaking, patient-focused facility designed for people in mental health and addictions emergencies. On Monday, the Columbus City Council will be asked to rezone the land for the $59 million Franklin County Mental Health and Addiction Crisis Center on Harmon Avenue, run …
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Horror movies come and go, but there are only a few so terrifying that they stick with viewers for long and it would be criminal not to include the brilliant in this list. The film starring Jack Nicholson and Shelly Duvall is based on Stephen King’s novel of the same name and remains firmly in …
CHRISTIANSBURG — The Montgomery County Behavioral Health Record, a special program for a small group of defendants with mental health issues, marked its first graduation Thursday with cupcakes, congratulatory banners and the dismissal of charges criminals. “You can go out there and be successful,” Commonwealth barrister Mary Pettitt told the two graduates who attended the …
Our veterans and their families have given so much; some making the ultimate sacrifice. However, for many of our service members who return home, the battle often continues with long-term mental health issues. From PTSD and anxiety to sleep disorders and substance abuse, many of our brave men and women in uniform suffer the inevitable …
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