What is it about a Christmas stocking? Old or young, waking up on Christmas morning to a stocking lumpy with little surprises has its own special joy. These healthy stocking stuffer ideas have the perfect gift for everyone on your list! It’s always fun pulling
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A youth wellness hub opens its doors in Sudbury
Sudbury’s youth can now hang out, play, and access mental and physical health services all under one roof. A youth wellness hub is opening its doors at the YMCA downtown, and it will serve young people aged between 12 and 25 years old. Compass, an agency
Read MorePhysical health care for the severely mentally ill
Mental and physical health are two sides of the same coin, each affecting the other to determine our overall health. There is long-standing evidence for the connection between the two, particularly for those with a severe mental illness (bipolar disorder, schizophrenia or psychosis), who are
Read MoreWhite House plan would bolster mental health coverage
The Biden administration on Tuesday announced a proposal meant to force health insurers to cover mental health and addiction care as comprehensively as they cover treatment for physical health conditions. If the plan is enacted, it could help end decades of whack-a-mole between government regulators
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Key facts Climate change is directly contributing to humanitarian emergencies from heatwaves, wildfires, floods, tropical storms and hurricanes and they are increasing in scale, frequency and intensity. Research shows that 3.6 billion people already live in areas highly susceptible to climate change. Between 2030 and 2050,
Read MoreNorthwell launches $500M expansion of pediatric mental health services
Listen to this article Northwell Health has announced it is launching a $500 million plan to expand pediatric mental health services for children and teens. The initiative comes at a time when the need for mental health services for children and teens is increasing “at
Read MoreNorthwell Launches $500 Million Initiative to Expand Pediatric Mental Health Services and Access to …
Cohen Children’s Medical Center celebrates 40 years of clinical care excellence as it looks to the future needs of its patients NEW HYDE PARK, N.Y.–(BUSINESS WIRE)– As the number of children and adolescents in need of mental health support continues to increase at alarming rates,
Read More13 Best Mental Health Apps to Use
Most people know they can exercise, eat well, sleep, and stay hydrated to take care of their physical health. But it’s less common for people to pay attention to their mental health. Just like your physical health, support for your mental health helps you feel
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