In the wake of Naomi Judd’s death, there are growing calls for focus on mental health awareness. Dr. Sue Varma offers different ways to support loved ones who may be struggling.
In the wake of Naomi Judd’s death, there are growing calls for focus on mental health awareness. Dr. Sue Varma offers different ways to support loved ones who may be struggling.
Understanding consumer behavior and attitude drivers may help stakeholders improve health outcomes and experiences for Black and Latino patients.
The COVID-19 pandemic has created universal impacts on mental health. Anxiety, depression, and other conditions have worsened as financial instability, isolation, gender-based violence, and other factors generated by this crisis have contributed to poor mental health – especially for youth, LGBTQ+ populations, and pregnant/postpartum women. Yet despite the global attention focused on mental health, overall […]
On stage, country music legend Naomi Judd seemed carefree, a melody in her heart with her daughter by her side. But following her death this week, we were reminded that, off-stage, she was fighting a battle with a longtime foe — depression. Judd fought that fight as her fans watched, saying, “Depression is not a […]
With one in five children and adolescents coping with a diagnosable mental health or learning disorder, the Child Mind Institute launched Monday its “Dare to Share” campaign, to encourage kids to talk about the issue of mental health. The campaign features celebrities, artists, athletes and role models who all share their personal stories, to de-stigmatize […]
Every May, Mental Health Awareness Month focuses on bringing attention to how mental health plays such a huge role in everyone’s life. It educates about the different ways people can struggle with their mental health. Whether it’s grief after the death of a loved one, PTSD after a traumatic event, a generalized anxiety disorder, or […]
Dr Anna Stevens responds to an editorial on mental health privatisation and says that problems don’t go away just because they are not diagnosed
Mental health is a widely discussed concept, these days. You might notice discussions about mental health online, in conversation, on your favorite show, or any number of other places. But widespread, frequent use of any term can lead the meaning to become blurred, if not misinterpreted entirely. So, if you come across the term often […]
Have you noticed a rise in anxiety, depression and other serious mental health disorders among your generation? What can be done to help?
Suicidal behavior Suicidal behavior includes suicide and attempted suicide. The thought, consideration, or planning of suicide is called suicidal ideation. Diagnosis Suicide, ending your own life, is a tragic reaction to stressful life situations; even more tragic because suicide can be prevented. If you are contemplating suicide or know someone who is experiencing suicidal feelings, […]
