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Israel’s International Day of Yoga, which took place this year on Thursday, was held in a number of locations across the country to raise awareness for the return of Israeli hostage Carmel Gat, who has been held captive by Hamas since the group’s Oct. 7 attack on southern Israel.Former hostages held captive by Hamas said Gatto provided them with guided yoga practices and meditation.Yoga in memory of Carmel at Tel Aviv port, calling for her release One of the yoga events aimed at raising awareness of ghat was held at sunset in the Tel Aviv port. The event, held…
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV) — Alisal Unified School District is expanding its mental health services.The district received $4.7 million in federal funding for the 2024-2025 school year. Congress approved the funding in 2022. The $4.7 million grant will be used to expand a contract with Effective School Solutions, a private mental health service that provides therapeutic mental health services to students. The grant will also provide family therapy to all schools in the district and professional development services for staff and parents. People who live in Salinas believe it’s important to have access to mental health services, especially in schools. “I…
Note: PNAP (Pennsylvania Nurse Peer Assistance Program) is a three-year monitoring program for nurses or nursing students with substance use disorders or psychological and mental health disorders such as bipolar disorder, psychosis, schizophrenia, etc. UDS stands for Urine Diagnostic Screening. It’s good to hear that you are feeling better and ready to return to nursing duties. Returning to nursing after a 16-year hiatus requires some strategic steps, especially with mental health considerations, and we can help you navigate this process. 1. Assess your readiness Mental health support. Make sure you have a strong support system in place. This can include…
It seems the comments about my two recent columns on calorie counting aren’t over yet. Interestingly, both emails arrived in my inbox on the same day. Dee V. of Santa Cruz writes, “I’ve found that plain old calorie counting is the easiest and most reliable way to reach and maintain my goals. Just eating less, cutting out sweets, not drinking cocktails, or any other generalizations just don’t work. It may not work for everyone, but it works for me.” Denise Z., a registered dietitian who works with people struggling with eating disorders and chronic dieting in Montana, takes a different…
Prepare your Matarikikai with Uncle Pare. Photo / Te PapaMatariki cuisine that you can cook with your family.Matariki is a time when people say goodbye to their dead, spend time with loved ones, share kai, stories and waiata and come together to celebrate the Māori new year.The theme of Matariki 2024 is “Matariki Heri Kai” – the Feast of Matariki, which comes from the Māori proverb “Matariki whenu heri kai”, where Matariki means food bringer.To celebrate this year’s theme, Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa is sharing some special Matariki recipes from Uncle Pare for you to cook with…
Rep. Bobby Scott on Friday proposed $400,000 in federal funding to hire more emergency responders. NEWPORT NEWS, Va. — The Hampton-Newport News Community Services Board (CSB) plans to expand mental health services following last year’s shooting of teacher Abby Zwirner by a 6-year-old student at Rich Neck Elementary School in Newport News. Rep. Bobby Scott visited the group on Friday morning to present it with $400,000 secured in a federal grant. The group is funded through the Consolidated Appropriations Act, and staff say they plan to use the money to hire more trained staff in case of a crisis. Rep.…
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WTVF) — It’s a program designed to free up Nashville’s ambulances to help people in mental health crises. After a year of pilot programs, metro leaders voted this week to provide more funding for the REACH program and expand its available hours.There’s no doubt the Nashville Fire Department is busy: Fire Station 9 downtown was watched as officers responded to five medical calls in just about 15 minutes. That’s the idea behind a pilot program that’s been running for the past year called REACH (Responders Engaged And Committed to Helping), which has deployed mental health professionals alongside medical…
TAMPA, Fla. — “Speak Up! Let’s Talk About Mental Health” is a nonprofit organization working to encourage behavioral health-focused conversations and curriculum in summer camps and after-school programs. Founder Dawn Handley said she also hopes it will inspire kids to use their mobile devices and go on more adventures. A recent advisory from the U.S. Surgeon General warned about the impact of social media use on young people’s mental health. The advisory suggests that growing concerns about social media use include a range of topics, from body image to exposure to hate and self-harm content. The advisory also cites several…
Treasure No.1 is an old-fashioned cocktail made with dark rum, syrup, aromatic bitters, and an apple cider float. This simple cocktail was created in 1990s London by the late Dick Bradsell, the influential bartender behind modern classics like the Espresso Martini and the Bramble. Essentially a rum Old Fashioned with an apple cider float, the Treacre No. 1 (sometimes just called the Treacre) is one of Bradsell’s lesser known but equally delicious cocktails. Molasses is a by-product of the sugar manufacturing process and is known to many as a sweet syrup sold primarily in the UK and its British colonies.…
By Sheri Hopkins, Lifestyle Contributor Hello everyone! We just went to Branson and back with our three grandkids, Ethan, Evan, and Ella. We had a great time and Grandma was totally exhausted. We told them we broke the record for the longest time it took to get to Branson. We made about 6 stops along the way and thought we’d never make it. Now, you all know how I always tell you guys that crazy things happen to us Wags. Well, this trip did not disappoint. I was lucky I didn’t fall. I’ve fallen before. The kids dropped me off…