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Local Poet Shining Light on COVID and Mental Health
During the pandemic, San Jose-born author and artist Deja Rae found herself out of a job and with a lot of time to think. She used her degrees in psychology and data analysis to develop a book.
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A Harvard Brain Expert Shares 6 Things He Never Does in Order to Stay ‘Sharp, Energized and Healthy'
Harvard brain expert Christopher Palmer spent 27 years studying the connections between our physical health and brain health. To keep his brain and body energized, here are six things he never does.
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Anxious About Climate Change? You're Not Alone
Millions of Millennials and Gen Z feel anxiety, dread, or grief about the accelerating effects of climate change. However, there are tools which might help you cope with those difficult emotions.
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Seasonal Depression: Winter Blues or a Sign of Something More?
Seasonal Affective Disorder affects countless Americans every year, but how many actually know what it is? Dr. Kelly Rohan and Dr. Norman Rosenthal explain the disorder, and how to treat it.
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4 Navy Sailors Assigned to Same Facility Die by Apparent Suicide Within Weeks, Amid Growing Concerns of Mental Health Crisis
It is the latest cluster of Navy suicides this year to spark concerns of a fleetwide mental health crisis.
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Severely Mentally Ill Teens Sent to NY Foster Home Unable to Treat Them, Leading to Scares
There is a dire shortage of psychiatric care for adolescents that has led to conflict and crime in a Westchester County town. And while residents demand a solution, the teens meanwhile are being denied the help they so desperately need, putting them at risk of hurting themselves — or others.
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Is Your Partner a Gaslighter? 3 Red Flags to Watch Out for
Gaslighters are often self-involved, which makes it hard for them to be self-aware. Here are three signs your partner might be the gaslighting type.
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6 Tips for Navigating a Tense Thanksgiving Dinner, According to Family Therapist
If your family Thanksgiving feels more like a figurative cage match, there are ways to steady yourself before arriving and self-soothe at the dinner table.
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‘I Felt Helpless and Alone': Schools Struggle to Staff Up for Youth Mental Health Crisis
Among 18 of the country’s largest school districts, 12 started this school year with fewer counselors or psychologists than they had in fall 2019, according to an analysis by Chalkbeat. As a result, many school mental health professionals have caseloads that far exceed recommended limits, according to experts and advocates, and students must wait for urgently needed help.
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Watch: Erasing the Stigma Surrounding Mental Health Treatment
A new study finds nearly half of all Americans suffer from some kind of mental health condition, but less than half of those get help. A new initiative aims to erase the stigma surrounding mental health treatment.
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Loneliness is a Common Struggle for Veterans: Health Expert
As we honor America’s heroes on Veterans Day, one health expert who works with vets discusses the subject of mental and physical struggles, specifically loneliness.
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Loneliness Is a Common Struggle for Veterans: Health Expert
As we honor America’s heroes on Veterans Day, one health expert who works with vets discusses the subject of mental and physical struggles, specifically loneliness. Pete Suratos reports.
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Watch: Loneliness a Common Struggle for Veterans
As we honor America’s heroes on Veterans Day, one health expert who works with vets discusses the subject of mental and physical struggles, specifically loneliness. Physiologist Karen Owoc discusses the subject in length with NBC Bay Area’s Laura Garcia.
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University Tracking of Student Suicides Inconsistent Amid ‘Alarming' Mental Health Concerns
The Investigative Unit sent out its own survey to Bay Area universities to see how schools are tracking student suicides and attempted suicides.
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University Tracking of Student Suicides Inconsistent Amid ‘Alarming' Mental Health Concerns
The Investigative Unit sent out its own survey to Bay Area universities to see how schools are tracking student suicides and attempted suicides. Candice Nguyen reports.
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Selena Gomez's Documentary: The Biggest Revelations
While the 30-year-old superstar has been open about her major health crises in the past—diagnoses for both lupus and bipolar disorder—Selena has never been more vulnerable than she is in the movie, which premieres Nov. 4.
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Dixie D'Amelio Says She's Been Diagnosed With Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder
The 21-year-old TikToker shared her diagnosis with her fans on her social media.
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Biden Administration Seeks to Expand 24/7 Mental Health and Substance Abuse Care
The funding would help hundreds of community behavior health clinics across 46 states that provide 24-hour care for any child or adult who walks through the door, even if they can’t afford to pay
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Kids Ages 8 and Up Should Be Screened for Anxiety, U.S. Health Panel Recommends
The guidance is meant to catch anxiety and depression early on so treatment can be implemented.
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Asian Pacific America: Comic Book Aims to Raise Mental Health Awareness
Asian Pacific America: Project Press Play is on display at the Oakland Asian Cultural center during October 2022.