Times are changing in the world of mental health care. While social media has helped normalize the talk about feelings of sadness, anxiety and anger, it has also created an increased demand for therapy. That demand is celebrated, but it comes with drawbacks, like finding enough therapists to fill the need. Elijah, 15, barely knows … Read more
Hollywood legend Arnold Schwarzenegger has revealed that his 80 percent vegan diet that he has followed for the past five years has significantly lowered his bad cholesterol levels. The 74-year-old actor also insisted that he needs to be consistent with his exercise program to keep his bad cholesterol levels at bay. He reads on to … Read more
The number of Long Island residents diagnosed with depression at some point in their lives hovered between 10% and nearly 20% in the first year of the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a new CDC study. analyze the data of 2020. Young people nationwide were diagnosed at the highest levels, according to the study. By 2020, … Read more
WASHINGTON DC [6.15.23] Today, US Senators Tina Smith (D-MN) and Jerry Moran (R-KS) introduced bipartisan legislation to ensure cancer patients receiving oral medications are not hit by thousands of dollars in unaffordable out-of-pocket costs that health plans routinely cover for patients undergoing traditional IV chemotherapy treatments. They Cancer Drug Equality Act responds to recent improvements … Read more
Derek van Amerongen, MD, MS: If each of you could share 1 or 2 pieces of advice for our listeners in this area of cervical and breast cancer and their role and interaction with racial disparities, what would it be? Soyini Hawkins, MD, MPH, FACOG: For cervical and breast cancer, I would say I would … Read more
Troy Following the confirmation of the closure of their maternity unit, Samaritan Hospital say limited resources will force them to limit their ability to cover St Peter’s Healthcare Partners current outpatient mental health clinic extension and, for now, they will only serve the city of Troy. In a statement, a spokesperson said in part: “St. … Read more
United States Representative George Santos (R-NY) has been indicted on 13 federal charges, including charges that he lied to Congress. Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images Christian L. Hart co-wrote the definition of pathological lying in 2022. Hart said pathological liars feel bad about their lies and it creates anxiety. George Santos, who has been accused of lying … Read more
The impending closure of an inpatient psychiatric facility has the potential to worsen an ongoing mental health crisis in Santa Clara County, which has an acute shortage of beds and behavioral health services. Good Samaritan Hospital plans to close its 18-bed inpatient psychiatric facility at the Mission Oaks Hospital site in Los Gatos. Its parent … Read more
LYNCHBURG, Virginia (WSET) If you or a loved one wants help with a mental health issue, you may face a delay in finding the help you need. “I was in a crisis. I was really a little down,” said David Craft, a mental health patient at Horizon Behavioral Health in Lynchburg. Craft has struggled with … Read more
Often, a patient’s fears associated with participating in psychotherapy complicate the initiation of treatment. They also often ask the question of how long it will take for treatment to show any progress. Find out more here. Last update: June 15, 2023 When people ask for psychological help, they often ask how long it will take … Read more