State Board discusses student mental health, substance abuse in North Carolina schools

  by Hannah Vinueza McClellan, EducationNC August 5, 2024 This article discusses mental health. If you or someone you know needs help, reach out to the National Suicide and Crisis Lifeline by calling 988. North Carolina high school students presented drafted legislation to the State Board of Education last Thursday that they believe will help … Read more

How a lack of supervisors keeps new mental health workers from entering the field

    “How a lack of supervisors keeps new mental health workers from entering the field” was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans — and engages with them — about public policy, politics, government and statewide issues. It was early 2022, and Kiany Casillas was in a … Read more

Harris’ health battles in California indicate that there will be a fight in hospitals if he wins • Kentucky Lantern

  When Kamala Harris was the chief prosecutor of California, she was worried that the merger of hospitals, groups of doctors and health insurers could hinder competition and lead to higher prices for patients. If he wins the presidency in November, he will have a variety of options to undermine private behavior across the country. … Read more

Colorado students challenge state policies on health care, clean energy • Colorado Newsline

  Youth from the Colorado Youth Advisory Council presented a state committee proposal that could become bills during the 2025 legislative session. The proposal included policy proposals related to naloxone distribution, access and clean energy. Recommendations are made by committees within COYAC. The group of young people on the council come from all over the … Read more

Potent New Anti-Aging Therapy is “the New Ozempic” in Hollywood’s Hottest Craze — Healthiest.

    Move over, Ozempic—there’s a new beauty secret sweeping Hollywood these days. A series of celebrity endorsements from A-listers follows Hailey Bieber and Jennifer AnistonThe NAD+ supplement craze is now capturing the public’s imagination and is being touted as a cure for aging problems. NAD+ stands for Nicotinamide Adenine Dinucleotide, an important molecule found … Read more

How Much Creatine Per Day Should I Take?

  Creatine is a chemical naturally found in your body. It’s also a popular sports supplement that has been widely researched. Creatine is most commonly used to increase muscle mass and strength. However, it may also be beneficial for general health as well as certain health conditions, including diabetes, osteoporosis, and memory loss. This article … Read more

8 Things to Do in the Moment if You Feel Overwhelmed by the News Cycle

  You’re not imagining it: News anxiety or news-related stress is real. In other words, just reading or hearing about what’s going on in the world outside your front door can have a direct effect on your mental health. And it’s nearly impossible to avoid, with alerts constantly at our fingertips. Indeed, according to the … Read more

Pharmacy closures multiply, threatening to create health care deserts • Michigan Advance

  RED CLOUD, Neb. — This far-flung town in southern Nebraska has an advantage its neighbors must envy. Its favorite daughter, Willa Cather, was a literary giant of the early 20th century. Her legacy brings a steady stream of writers, artists and biology-and-birder types who split time between this small town (population 962) and the spring … Read more

Oregon Health Authority seeks to expand health care, mental health access to reduce disparities • Oregon Capital Chronicle

  The Oregon Health Authority seeks to expand access to health care, expand the state’s behavioral health system and connect more families with preventive health care. The goals are fundamental to the agency’s goal of eliminating health care disparities by 2030. strategic plan that will guide the work. The plan spans the next three years … Read more

Lintho tse 6 tsa Bophelo bo Botle ka ho Fetisisa ho Smashburger — le tse 5 ho Tlosa

  Smashburger e kanna ea tsebahala ka li-smash burgers, empa lenane la eona le ithorisa ka li-burgers le li-sandwich tse ikhethang lefatšeng la lijo tse potlakileng. Ho tsoa ho li-burgers tsa khoho kapa tsa turkey tse nang le truffle mayo, ancho chilis, esita le brisket ho rosemary le konofolo e entsoeng ka konofolo e pshatlehileng, … Read more