MONTGOMERY COUNTY, Tenn. (WKRN) Montgomery County is joining a statewide effort to have more mental health courts in Tennessee. On Thursday, Gov. Bill Lee is expected to join local leaders to celebrate the opening of a mental health court in the 19th Judicial District. According to the Tennessee Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse … Read more
Have you ever felt like you’re losing your cool when you end up disagreeing with your parents, partner or boss? These situations can induce significant stress, leaving you restless, nervous, and even briefly experiencing feelings of depression. However, maintaining your composure in these moments can prevent the side effects of stress. So what are the … Read more
WEDNESDAY, Sept. 20, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Nearly one in five U.S. counties has no psychiatrists or Internet service, making it difficult for an estimated 10.5 million Americans to find mental health care, a report shows. new study. The counties examined in the study were more likely to be in rural areas, to have higher … Read more
One night while they were hanging out, a woman recorded what she thought would be a cool video capturing her friend’s personality. She was smiling, dancing, laughing and seemed to be enjoying the company of her friends. Any stranger would believe that the woman was one of the happiest people in the world. 12 hours … Read more
It was the summer of girl power, a tour de force by a glittering troika. With pink dream houses, songs and sequins, Barbie, Taylor Swift and Beyoncé boosted the economy and boosted women’s confidence. So I was saddened as I talked to friends dropping their daughters off at college, hearing about the rampant anxiety, campuses … Read more
‘Handle with Care’ helps young people process grief and trauma Updated: 3pm EDT, September 3, 2023 SATURDAY. ALL RIGHT, DALENCIA, THANK YOU. WELL, CARROLL COUNTY LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCIES ARE COLLABORATING WITH CARROLL COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS TO HELP SUPPORT STUDENTS IMPACTED BY TRAUMA. AND JOINING US THIS MORNING TO TALK MORE ABOUT THE HANDLE WITH CARE … Read more
Puruesh Chaudhary discusses the dangers of social media addiction. Addiction is a disease of the mind and not a moral consequence. It is no longer limited to drug abuse or gambling; it exists in the excessive use of social media, the internet and dependence on technology. Online experiences can become addictive due to a combination … Read more
An estimated 48 million Americans care for someone over the age of 18. Many of them are family members caring for an elderly parent or older relative, and the value of this unpaid care is estimated at around $600 billion a year, according to a recent report. by the AARP. Daphne Taylor, Debbie Taylor and … Read more
A depressed employee is sitting in his office. Getty High functioning depression is often overlooked because it is common in people who are successful in their careers. According to Talkspace, high-functioning depression is not a clinical term or a diagnosis. Rather, it’s a descriptor for a type of depression with specific symptoms, says the Talkspace … Read more