HEALTH

Michigan has the third highest ratio of counselors to students in the U.S. at one counselor for every 615 students during the 2021-22 school year, according to the American School Counselor Association. In 2021, the state allocated $150 million to improve student mental health, and $328 million has been allocated for 2024. Michigan is not the only state facing an ongoing shortage of mental health professionals who serve youth.
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2 years ago Read more at Chalkbeat

reducing health care spending is a burning issue for employers. At the same time, employee well-being is more important than ever. Meeting the current and emerging health care needs of today’s dynamic and diverse workforce requires an institutional agility that employers historically lack.
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2 years ago Read more at HBR.org Daily

Tiar Freeman, PhD student in experimental psychology at Washington State University, presented research at the recent Society for Personality and Social Psychology conference in San Diego. Freeman shared findings from her research that showed people who rated higher in neuroticism might respond more intensely to environmental stressors. Her research also showed that neurotic individuals tend to have decreased emotional regulation and might benefit from targeted emotional wellness interventions during hot temperatures.
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2 years ago Read more at WSU News

Estimates show that two in three children have serious anxiety about needles. That’s why Stanford Children’s Health has devised a way to get their mind off that shot with a video game. As many as one in 10 may delay getting a vaccine due to their phobia.
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2 years ago Read more at WAFB

reducing health care spending is a burning issue for employers. At the same time, employee well-being is more important than ever. Meeting the current and emerging health care needs of today’s dynamic and diverse workforce requires an institutional agility that employers historically lack.
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2 years ago Read more at HBR.org Daily

Sharon Jack was sentenced to 32 months in prison after pleading guilty to second-degree burglary. The state hospital discharged Fredreaka Jack with just 30 days of medication. In July, she went to a state-funded reentry home, complaining of vaginal pain and itching.
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2 years ago Read more at CalMatters

Druid Hills Middle School received a 63 out of 100 on Feb. 27. Inspectors noted several violations, including an employee who returned from the restroom to serve students without washing their hands. The school was given orders to correct the violations, and principal Sheveeta Bonner told parents officials would be taking 'immediate corrective actions'
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2 years ago Read more at FOX 5 Atlanta

The Massachusetts Health and Hospital Association pegged the average daily costs stemming from the attack at $24,154,000. UnitedHealth Group said its Change Healthcare systems should be restored later this month, but MHA remains skeptical. With Change Healthcare's systems still impaired for now, some Massachusetts hospitals might need loans or bridge payments in order to pay providers, MHA said in its newsletter Monday.
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2 years ago Read more at NBC Boston

Samsung hosted a panel discussion titled, “How Technology Can Revolutionize the Age-Old Sleep Dilemma” during the 2024 South by Southwest (SXSW) Festival in Austin, Texas, USA. The panelists unanimously agreed on the importance of sleep, and while it’s the foundation of health that directly impacts everyday activities, dietary choices, and mental well-being, it often isn’t prioritized.
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2 years ago Read more at samsung.com

In a recent study published in Nutrients, a group of researchers explored how regular polyphenol intake from diet affects gut microbiota composition in healthy adults. These compounds can impact health through direct cellular effects and by modifying gut microbial composition, producing bioactive metabolites that affect various physiological processes. Further research is needed to clarify the effects of habitual polyphenol consumption, particularly from everyday foods and culinary herbs and spices. The study analyzed the characteristics and dietary habits of 96 participants, predominantly
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2 years ago Read more at News-Medical.Net