Sukhbir’s shift as a mental health nurse started like any other, but soon took a frightening turn

Sukhbir’s shift as a mental health nurse started like any other, but soon took a frightening turn

Sukhbir Seehra’s day at work as a mental health nurse in the psychiatric emergency room at the Royal Brisbane and Women’s Hospital (RBWH) started like any other. But it descended into chaos when a patient disagreed with a doctor’s decision. “The doctor told him, ‘You will be discharged,’” Seehra said. “Obviously, he didn’t like the … Read more

Easy tips to care for mental health

Easy tips to care for mental health

There are never any simple solutions or answers to mental health challenges, this is especially true for suicide. Those contemplating ending their lives often find themselves on an emotionally draining and isolated precipice of a mental health crisis, from which they see no way out. Therefore, one of the most important aspects of our life … Read more

Family of woman killed in homicide advocate for mental health

Family of woman killed in homicide advocate for mental health

TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) – A Topeka family is shedding light on mental health issues after their loved one was killed Saturday morning. “She saved our family,” says Brieanna Burton-Kimple. Brieanna and her father, Dr. Russell Burton, remember Burton’s fiancée, Diana Bloom. “She has a big heart and loved everyone and if she could keep that … Read more

Mental distress of cancer patients’ caregivers often overlooked: Study

Mental distress of cancer patients’ caregivers often overlooked: Study

Caregivers of people with cancer go through psychological discomfort that is often overlooked, affecting their quality of life and also patient care, according to a study conducted by doctors from AIIMS Patna. The study was conducted between July 2020 and March 2021 at the Department of Radiation Oncology of AIIMS Patna to determine the … Read more

Digbi Health incorporates ethnic-relevant genetic risk scores to personalize care for metabolic and mental health conditions associated with gut and obesity

Digbi Health incorporates ethnic-relevant genetic risk scores to personalize care for metabolic and mental health conditions associated with gut and obesity

MOUNTAIN VIEW, California., January 17, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — Digbi Health today announced the addition of ethnic-specific risk scores for nutrition, fitness, obesity, diabetes, hypertension, mental and digestive health in its virtual care program for people living with associated polychronic mental and physical illnesses. with inflammatory bowel and weight. It is well established that disease risk, … Read more