Click to enlarge Centerpoint Adolescent Treatment Services, which has long provided counseling and educational services to hundreds of at-risk youth, is expected to close on Sept. 1 even as the number of teens needing mental health support soars. Centerpoint, which also operates a therapeutic school for teenagers, will close unless a new provider steps in, … Read more
Not many of us say this very often, but the job of a full-time influencer and content creator isn’t as simple as we think. There is constant internal and external pressure involved, what’s more, the feedback is immediate. Of course, this feedback can be brutal on some days, which only adds to the pressure. But … Read more
More than 2,000 children are on a waiting list for mental health help at just one center in the Cincinnati area. The average waiting time to be seen by a professional: 98 days. That’s more than 2,000 parents who lie half awake at night listening and worrying about their children, said Kate Schroder, president and … Read more
Sorry we just screwed it up for you. 1. “Forrest Gump” (1994) Oh yes. Who doesn’t love the story of our cute simpleton, Forrest, who hurtles through the historic events of the 20th century like a feather in the wind? It’s a heartwarming story until you realize the undercurrent of sadness that runs throughout. From … Read more
Share this article via facebookShare Share this article via whatsapp Share this article via Twitter Share this article via messenger Konan opened up about the trauma that led to PTSD for a hard-hitting Channel 4 documentary. The 33-year-old, who is one half of musical duo Krept and Konan, allows cameras to film him undergoing trauma … Read more
The most common fear among parents at Mary Beth Somich’s private practice in North Carolina is that they will pass on their mental health issues to their children. Often another family member has experienced these struggles and parents worry that this story will extend to their children. They fear perpetuating these intergenerational cycles and seek … Read more
July 4, 2023 at 7:01 am EDT (Illustrations by Chelsea Conrad/The Washington Post) Comment on this storyComment Think of your gut microbiome as an intestinal garden, teeming with trillions of bacteria, viruses and fungi that play a crucial role in your health. Whether the beneficial microbes in your gut thrive or are displaced by unwanted … Read more
Anne Felton, senior director for inpatient behavioral health at UCHealth, stands in the new behavioral health unit at the University of Colorado Hospital June 14, 2023 in Aurora, Colorado. UCHealth will soon open unit to support mental health crisis. (Photo by RJ Sangosti/The Denver Post) The Denver region is seeing an influx of new mental … Read more
Last summer, an in-depth analysis hit what Psychology today called a decisive blow to the myth of the chemical imbalance of depression. That outdated theory that a lack of serotonin causes depression has been debunked many times over the past few decades, but it clings to the public consciousness, perhaps in large part due to … Read more
Did you recently have your wisdom tooth removed? If yes, then give yourself a pat on the back because you’ve taken a bold step towards good dental health. We understand that having wisdom teeth surgically removed is quite a painful affair, but trust us, it helps strengthen your gums and teeth in the long run. … Read more