Iowa City, Iowa (KCRG) – Eight of the nine eligible players from the Iowa City West girls’ tennis team chose not to return. West High was one of the top teams in girls’ tennis in 2021, going to the state championship. Three players from this team said their coach, Aimee Villarini, was intimidating, made them … Read more
Pittsboro, NC (WTVD) – When the school year began, Dr. Karen Barbie knew she was going to be busy. Barbee operates Renaissance Wellness Services, which primarily provides mental health services in public schools. “I remember warning my staff at the beginning of the school year in August that we would see an increase in services, … Read more
The right way to integrate digital mental health services Getty Images In his state of the union TitlePresident Biden pledged to help “obtain the mental health services that all Americans need.” The president confirmed what many employers already know: America’s mental health crisis has taken on new urgency as the COVID-19 pandemic continues to raise … Read more
File- Elina Svitolina, of Ukraine, returns a shot to Canada’s Leila Fernandez, during the quarter-finals of the US Open Tennis Championships, Tuesday, September 7, 2021, in New York. In an emotional interview with Ukrainian tennis player Elina Svitolina of the Associated Press, she said that Russian and Belarusian players should talk about whether they are … Read more
Article – Commodity People walk under flowering cherry trees along the Tidal Basin on April 5, 2021 in Washington, DC. (Drew Angerer/Getty Images) Washington – Mental health has been the focal point for many since the onset of the pandemic. With stress and anxiety seemingly at an all-time high for many people connected to everyday … Read more
Stress is a natural response to uncertainty, and it is normal to find yourself worrying about future events now and then. But excessive thoughts about the future can be a sign of anticipatory anxiety – the fear of unexpected future events, which is sometimes a symptom of anxiety disorders. This is something I often see … Read more
The conference, which begins Wednesday, focuses on mental health in Kansas City and its impact on the workplace. Many employers are taking this issue seriously, the pandemic has exacerbated the poor situation regarding the mental health of Kansas citizens. “We’ve seen more people come in with higher levels of anxiety, depression, general stress and anxiety,” … Read more
The first-of-its-kind MindFEST event will be held in Louisville during Mental Health Awareness Month. Mayor Greg Fisher, community advocates, and event organizers announced Tuesday. “If you struggle with issues such as sadness, depression, and anxiety, you can bet you are not alone in these battles,” Fisher said. “I can confirm that these feelings are completely … Read more
Written by Kara Morris, HealthDay Reporter (health day) MONDAY, May 9, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Mental health has become a hot topic during the pandemic, but some groups have been burdened with poor services even before the challenges of the past two years. A new study finds that while the Hispanic population in the United … Read more
credit: GT Traditionally, employee benefits meant 401K plans, health/life insurance, paid time off, etc. Then “cool companies” added perks like on-site daycare, break rooms with table tennis tables, and flex time. newly TalentLMS and BambooHR Scan It found that 82% of Generation Z employees want mental health days — a concept that probably didn’t appear … Read more
