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PITTSBURGH — Maria Hubal sent one student back to class just as another walked in. The sixth grader, slouched over with his hood pulled low, made a beeline to a hammock chair and curled up. Hubal, Bellevue Elementary’s behavioral health school educator, gently asked if everything was OK and what she could do to help. He said he was at a “red” — based on a color thermometer posted by the door that students can use to describe their stress level. “OK. Give me something so I know what’s going on,” Hubal responded. The student finally mumbled, “I’m very, very…
Fishing is a great experience for everyone, and nothing beats having fresh fish for dinner. Just kidding, as anyone who has ever eaten pollock Benedict knows, fish is great for lunch or breakfast.It seems like everyone has a walleye recipe they love to make for their family and friends. If you want to share your cooking, there’s now an opportunity to do so in Minnesota that could put you on the culinary map.please think about it. Your creation, or a family recipe passed down through generations, could go viral and be eaten by fish lovers around the world.Looking for Minnesota’s…
“Support your mental health or we’ll kill you.” Did this get any attention? (This is a note taped to the wall of Lakeshore Mental Health Institute in the mid-1970s.) Me As detailed in a previous chronicle, community involvement in mental health is essential to the survival of society. Mental illness is in the news every day. The only problem is that there hasn’t been much progress in getting a firm grip on what to do when it comes to treatment and the nitty-gritty of mental illness. Treatment modalities range from biological, behavioral, and emotional treatment styles to best match the…
This is a reminder to stop and take a deep breath. We can get so caught up in our daily activities, routines and to-do lists that we forget to be still.I practice self-care every day and treat myself to frequent self-care experiences. Reiki sessions, red light therapy sessions, massages, facials, etc. are just a few of the many ways I give back to myself. The more you can care for and provide for yourself on many levels, the more you will be able to be there for and help others. It’s time to slow down and take a deep breath…
Some Pilates exercises are more comfortable to perform than others. Some people’s hearts sink when their instructor tells them this is next. Does anyone want to do Pilates 100 times easily? I thought not.Here’s the bad news. Usually what we need to do the most is the exercise we hate. They are the ones who really challenge us and often they work on our weaknesses. That’s why they feel so hard.By understanding the purpose of these exercises and learning how to modify them to make the job a little easier while developing the strength we need, we can get more…
SHREVEPORT, La. (KTAL/KMSS) – Nearly 10% of older adults nationwide experience mental distress, but the numbers in Louisiana are even worse, according to a new study conducted by the Aging Resource Center. Older adults in Louisiana report more days per month of poor mental health (3.9 days) than older adults in other states. According to CDC and Census data, more than 20% of older adults in Louisiana have been diagnosed with depression. Living alone is one of the reasons that 42.4% of Louisiana’s seniors (age 64 and older) experience mental distress. (Source: Adobe) Research is now proving that long-term social…
Chloe Harouche, founder of Lanby. Photo: thomas john Written by Jim Serbin When Chloe Harouche was diagnosed with breast cancer at the age of 23, her reaction was one of shock and disbelief. She is from New York City, she graduated from UPenn as a bioengineer, and worked as a consultant in the medical field, so she thought she was well versed in health care. “At first, I wondered if this was really happening,” Harouche recalls. “Did they make a mistake? Even when I was told the biopsy had found cancer cells, I thought it was a precursor to cancer…
HARRISBURG, Pa. (WHTM) – Going to school and playing sports can be tough for student-athletes, which is why state Rep. Mary Jo Daley (D-Montgomery) is proposing a new bill. are doing. House Bill 1367 would require athletic coaches to undergo mental health awareness training to make student-athletes aware of available mental health resources in their schools and communities. “It’s essential to stay in touch with the resources that give teachers and coaches the ability to do their jobs,” Daly says. Mekkai Williams is a student at Temple University. He ended his athletic career with a knee injury and graduated from…
During a trip to Egypt, as a belly dancer left the performance hall, I turned to friends to discuss her performance and her eye-catching outfit. Then I saw another artist enter and take his position in the center of the hall. “Tanoura dance!” someone at the next table yelled. The audience applauded rhythmically as young people wearing large colorful skirts with lights began spinning to an Arabic song. egyptian tanoura dance see next Tanoura dance#Renbo#Dowcruise pic.twitter.com/VVDvcqLmkQ — 🌹हिम रानि 🌹 (@punamsiri1) June 10, 2023 Tanoura dance is a vibrant and captivating traditional Egyptian dance. Characterized by colorful, voluminous skirts and…
A new initiative by Arc USA and the United Health Foundation will provide resources to support people with developmental disabilities and mental health issues. (St. Petersburg) Developmental disability advocacy groups across the country are forming multi-million dollar partnerships with major companies in the medical industry to better address co-occurring conditions. U.S. Arc said it is working with United Health Foundation, the philanthropic arm of UnitedHealth Group, to improve the mental health of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Under the $2.5 million, three-year agreement, 10 chapters of The Arc will receive $100,000 in grants to establish solutions specifically for people…