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Guilford County Social Services Hosts Elder Abuse Awareness Resource Fair
4+ hour, 53+ min ago (150+ words) In honor of Elder Abuse Awareness Month, Guilford County Social Services is hosting an Elder Abuse Awareness Resource Fair on Thursday, June 25, from 11 a. m. to 2 p. m. The event will be held in the DSS parking lot at 1203 Maple St. in Greensboro. The…...
Summer break: A delicate balance of fun and responsibility
7+ hour, 32+ min ago (771+ words) As kids and teens enjoy their long summer break, parents often feel like they are losing the battle against screen time and keeping routines healthy and productive. While the freedom from school can be a welcome respite for children and…...
Call to overturn smoking ban at mental health facilities
11+ hour, 12+ min ago (213+ words) The father of a mental health patient who took his own life after being let out on an unsupervised smoke break is trying to overturn smoking bans at mental health facilities. Nicky Stevens, who had schizophrenia, was under a compulsory…...
WFH is linked to worse mental health " but it's a big boost for some
9+ hour, 38+ min ago (580+ words) June 25, 2026 " 5: 00am Fully remote workers who live alone are most at risk for mental health problems, but experts say the ability to work from home is also crucial in improving outcomes, especially for people with poor mental health to begin with....
Beyond awareness days: Tackling drug abuse on campuses year-round
2+ hour, 8+ min ago (244+ words) Drug peddlers might be using students as drug mules to expand their network and gain more customers. Such unfortunate incidents and the ensuing events have brought to light deeper systemic issues related to consumption and abuse of drugs. Upcoming webinar:…...
Opinion - For safer streets, treat mental illness before the crisis stage - AOL
10+ hour, 4+ min ago (13+ words) Opinion - For safer streets, treat mental illness before the crisis stage AOL. com...
Cancer Survivors" Overlooked Mental Health Toll
8+ hour, 45+ min ago (479+ words) In today's Daily, a look at the unique mental health challenges that cancer survivors face. A 108-year-old's workout routine. One neurologist's argument against cannabis use for sleep support. Plus, the unexpected benefits of the placebo effect. Newman understood that therapy…...
Unmaking MAID for Mental Disorders in Canada
2+ hour, 25+ min ago (243+ words) On Wednesday of last week, a special joint committee of the Canadian Parliament released a landmark report that may save tens of thousands of lives from succumbing to medical assistance in dying (MAID). Now, however, just nine months out from…...
When WA's behavioral health system failed her son, Blaine mom declared herself an unfit parent
17+ min ago (1768+ words) No Q&A content found. Brianna Rose walked up to the window in the Whatcom County Juvenile Court." "I'm here to file a dependency petition," she told the clerk. It was April 2024. When Brianna said who she was, the clerk…...
Psychology says people who seem to mellow noticeably in their 50s and 60s aren't necessarily losing their edge " they may be showing a measurable pattern of personality maturation. In a 50-year study tracking Americans from age 16 to 66, researchers found that people tended, on average, to become more agreeable, more conscientious, and more emotionally stable over time.
2+ hour, 57+ min ago (1097+ words) A 50-year personality study by Damian, Spengler, Sutu, and Roberts suggests that many people show measurable maturation from adolescence into later adulthood. Personality research suggests that reading is usually wrong. The visible softening is often part of a measurable developmental…...