Police: Stafford teacher assists student suffering mental health crisis, spits on him
Police: Stafford teacher assists student experiencing mental health crisis, spits on her WJLA .
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Huntsman Mental Health Institute joins a national collaborative effort to tackle mood disorders
The Huntsman Mental Health Institute (HMHI) at the University of Utah has been designated a Center of Excellence and a member of the National Network of Depression Centers (NNDC), a consortium of leading academic medical centers working to accelerate research, education, and improve treatment options for people with depressive and bipolar illnesses. HMHI joins 28 … Read more
School lunch rules updated to help ease pandemic disruptions
Low-fat chocolate milk instead of just fat-free. Fewer whole grain offerings. Less stringent salt limits. The Biden administration issued transition standards for school lunches on Friday that are meant to ease the way for cafeterias to get back on a healthier course as they recover from the pandemic and supply chain disruptions. Schools have struggled … Read more
What parents are teaching kids when we allow them to take a ‘mental health day’
When I was in high school, I woke up one morning feeling overwhelmed. I was an honor student, I participated in various activities and clubs, and for some reason I didn’t feel fully prepared for the day. I don’t remember if I had an exam or a presentation or if it was just a normal … Read more
Student loan debt hurts the mental health of most borrowers, survey finds
Kate Quick, 43, said her student loan debt causes stress and anxiety for her and her family. Courtesy: Kate Quick When Kate Quick, 43, finished her MFA at the University of Alaska Fairbanks 22 years ago, she had borrowed about $30,000. Now, he owes nearly $48,000, even after years of making payments. “I just can’t … Read more
Why should inclusion of mental health be integral to the education curriculum?
The goal of every education system is not to make students excel academically, but to prepare them as holistically capable individuals in society. By Richa Singh For a long time, intelligence quotient (IQ) was believed to be the primary factor in determining an individual’s success. Most of our formal education system is geared toward the … Read more
Mental Health Awareness event coming to Wren High School on Monday
PIEDMONT, SC (FOX Carolina) – Wren High School graduation coach Lisa Wilson says the Wren High School community has dealt with its fair share of tragedies in recent years. “Several who have taken their own lives,” he explained. As a way of trying to help the school, the #Here too The schools program will arrive … Read more