People of various faiths, such as Judaism, Islam, Christianity, or Hinduism, participate in fasting—temporarily abstaining from eating and sometimes drinking—as part of their religious practice as a means of repentance, purification, or self-discipline. In addition to the religious and cultural significance of fasting, some people experience mental benefits of fasting as well. Some observational studies … Read more
to many people, Anxiety stems from negative thinking or anxiety, which can relate to circumstances, to others, or to ourselves. One everyday way to reshape our minds is through thinking exercises that may help us see our experiences in a new light. This is more complex than just “positive thinking” and can help us make … Read more
Nevada routinely fails to provide appropriate treatment and services for young people with behavioral health disabilities, and instead has relied excessively on institutional settings such as hospitals or residential treatment facilities to a degree that is likely to violate federal law. This is according to an investigation by the US Department of Justice, which was … Read more
Overland Park, Kansas – (work wire) –Southeast Kansas Center for Mental Health (SEKMHC) And Netsmart Strengthen Their 30-Year Partnership By Upgrading SEKMHC’s Adoption Of Fabric Care® A platform to enhance clinical, financial and operational efficiencies across the organization’s services and high-quality treatment programs. Netsmart is the leading technology partner for Community Mental Health Centers (CMHCs) … Read more
A slow-motion disaster unfolds at the Oregon State Hospital, which does not have enough space to receive severely mentally ill patients who need beds. To create that space, a federal judge ordered a closed psychiatric hospital to repair the backlog by releasing patients facing criminal charges (“balloon effect” WWSeptember 21). But the counties where the … Read more
Dan Morin, former editorial page editor for Sacramento Bee, and author of “The Kamala Road: An American Life. “ In 1967, Ronald Reagan, the Republican governor of California, signed legislation that would have a far-reaching impact on people with severe mental illness. That was also the year Gavin Newsom was born; Now, 55 years later, … Read more
Lenny Marcus came home from work one night nearly six years ago to find his adult son incoherent, sitting on the floor of his Julieta home surrounded by his vomit. Marcus remembered how his son, who was 24 years old, could barely speak; He knew they would have to go to the hospital to have … Read more
The Japanese pharmaceutical company owns Eisai and its partner, Cambridge-based Biogen announce Their drug slowed the cognitive decline of Alzheimer’s disease in a global trial. The drug, an antibody called lecanemab, slowed the rate of cognitive decline in the volunteers by 27% compared to those receiving a placebo in the large, late trial. The companies … Read more
Since he was a kid growing up in California, Dante Pettis has always been an artist on the football field. There are enough snapshot moments from his days at JSerra Catholic High School and the University of Washington to fill several photo albums. Pettis’ NFL success didn’t materialize the way he had hoped after the … Read more
Greg HanschAnd the guest column September 30, 2022 This is circular. Use the next and previous buttons to navigate 1From3 Spindletop Center’s new mobile Kountze clinic. The RV clinic is located in front of Hardin County Courthouse. Photo taken August 2, 2022. Photo by Olivia Malik / Enterprise Photo by Olivia Malik/EnterpriseShow morewidth less 2From3 … Read more
