HEALTH

Dr. Maria Stamp is currently paid $45,800 a year for her part-time role. She has agreed to stay on until her replacement is hired. The health department plans to launch its search immediately after the position has been approved.
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2 years ago Read more at Chicago Tribune

Mary Paciella, a Stony Brook Medicine director of employee health from Port Jefferson Station, had read about teen suicide rates and the threats posed to the LGBTQ+ community. The community's inability to meet their medical needs is sometimes linked to poor mental health, according to one survey. Connecting community members to a medical provider who is accepting their needs is critical, physicians say.
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2 years ago Read more at Newsday

The term 'high-functioning" isn't actually clinical, but, generally, it refers to those who perform well in work and in school. So, if someone has high functioning depression, it means they are excelling at their job, despite being in poor mental health. After the pandemic, levels of depression and anxiety both spiked, people became more aware of the fact that you can have depression or anxiety.
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2 years ago Read more at CNBC

Violent crime on the subway is up broadly, and the untreated mentally ill are often involved. The NYPD announced earlier Monday that hundreds more cops will be deployed to ensure subway security. 4 Carlton McPherson is led away by cops earlier in the week; he is suspected of pushing a man to his death on the No. 4 train.
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2 years ago Read more at New York Post

Japanese government health officials raided a factory producing health supplements. About a dozen people solemnly walked into the Osaka plant of Kobayashi Pharmaceutical Co. The company says little is known about the exact cause of the sicknesses.
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2 years ago Read more at TIME

Nova Scotia Health said the flood at the Abbie J. Lane Memorial Building in Halifax earlier this month caused a shortage of inpatient mental health beds across the province. On March 19, the authority said that 20 of 48 beds at the Halifax facility had been taken out of service. Services at the Yarmouth centre, including walk-in support, one-on-one counselling, group sessions and the distribution of harm-reduction supplies, were temporarily relocated starting Friday.
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2 years ago Read more at CBC.ca

Charlotte's diagnosis of bipolar 1 was challenging, frightening times for her and her family. When it comes to seeking treatment, the stigma that exists around this condition can make it difficult for those experiencing symptoms, and for those caring for a loved one, to know how to proceed. The most common side effects of LYBALVI when used to treat people with bipolar I disorder include: weakness constipation sleepiness shaking dry mouth increased appetite dizziness.
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2 years ago Read more at Cosmopolitan

The read is a new report released by Millennium Health, a California-based company that develops and performs health-care-related lab tests. Between January 2013 and December 2023, it processed over 4 million sample tests originating from across the United States. Its latest, hot-off-the-presses report provides a shocking glimpse into the nation’s drug crisis and points to an emerging new phase.
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2 years ago Read more at South Seattle Emerald

The diet, similar in style to the Atkins and keto diets, goes by many names: carnivore diet, lion diet, high-fat diet and animal-based diet. This is likely because the eating pattern also cuts down on fruit and vegetables entirely. Getting fiber in your diet is vital for gut health and can lower your chances of developing depression and breast cancer.
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2 years ago Read more at CNBC

Cavehill Wellness Hub opened its doors on the Cavehill Road in January. The group offers a free wellness evaluation which helps to educate people on what their level of health currently is, using a body composition machine to find metrics such as their body fat, metabolic age, muscle mass, and hydration levels. Karen said their overall aim is to create a sense of community while breaking down wellbeing myths.
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2 years ago Read more at Belfast Live