Smith County Clubhouse, a new nonprofit focusing on adult mental health and recovery, is now open in Tyler. The organization’s mission is to empower adults living with mental illness to shape their own recovery process, be part of Clubhouse work activities, develop friendships and experience a better quality of life, according to Clubhouse Executive Director … Read more
Al Roker’s walking coach on how to make your own exercise plan THIS DAY Monica Day talks to Hoda Kotb and Al Roker about the 30 day hike plan NBC4 Columbus Al Roker kicks off the 30 day walk challenge THIS DAY NBC4 Teams Up With ‘TODAY’ Show’s Al Roker For ‘Walking with Al’ NBC4 Columbus See full coverage … Read more
TRAVERSE CITY — A shock wave went through Grand Traverse County two weeks ago when county commissioners voted to end a relationship with the Northern Lakes Community Mental Health Authority. Customers worry about a service outage, and employees worry about their jobs and their customers. Justin Reed, of Traverse City, is a recipient of services … Read more
WASHINGTON (AP) — After three years of complaints and debate, the Army has scrapped its decision to have a physical fitness test that is gender and age neutral, and will now allow women and older soldiers to pass while meeting some reduced standards. The decision comes after a RAND research organization study confirmed that the … Read more
CNN previously reported that al-Qahtani’s lawyers said he has a serious mental illness, battling schizophrenia, depression and post-traumatic stress disorder as a result of his torture. They have waged a protracted legal battle over al-Qahtani’s repatriation to Saudi Arabia. On Friday, the Periodic Review Board, a government entity established during the Obama administration to determine … Read more
These transitional nutrition standards, to be implemented over the next two school years, are intended to give “schools time to transition from current, pandemic operationstoward more nutritious meals,” according to the USDA. These standards include updates to milk, whole grain, and sodium requirements for school meals. This comes as schools across the country have struggled … Read more
A doctor and psychologist say Health Canada’s decision to allow doctors to order restricted psychedelic drugs for patients as part of their psychotherapy is a positive step toward transforming mental health care. But they say the recent change to the Special Access Program is not enough. “We still have a lot of work to do … Read more