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 …
Insurance Committee Co-Chair Rep. Kerry Wood (D-Rocky Hill) joins NBC Connecticut’s Mike Hydeck with his plans to deal with rising health care costs when the new session begins in January. Mike Hydeck: Here in Connecticut right now we’re dealing with runaway inflation, the threat of a possible recession, and chances are, if your health insurance …
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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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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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Image source: Getty Images It’s a really scary thing. Key points Drug costs can be high even with insurance. Skipping medication doses to save costs could have serious consequences. The cost of medications can vary greatly depending on different factors. These include whether or not you have insurance and whether you are taking a generic …
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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 …
