Since 1999, the name of a Colorado high school has been tragically enshrined in the public consciousness – and has become synonymous with mass shootings. But those left reeling by the massacre at Columbine have watched in horror as mass shootings are replicated over and over again across the US, writes Sheila Flynn
Sandstone Care analyzed data from the Institute of Education Sciences to see how American high schools are faring in providing mental health services.
A recent survey conducted by Maccabi Healthcare Services, Israel’s second-largest health maintenance organization, reveals that a majority of Israelis believe their physical and mental health has worsened since the onset of the war. The survey, conducted at the end of March among over 1,000 Israelis aged 20-75 from across the country and representing all four […]
Ian Golash has been suspended after saying the actions of Hamas were justified. The Seattle teacher was exposed by conservative group Accuracy in Media. In social media posts, Golash also states that he is a communist
The disgraced former school cop who was on the run after shooting dead his ex-wife and 17-year-old girlfriend before kidnapping his son was found dead of a self-inflicted gunshot wound.
It’s school vacation week for students in Massachusetts and while it’s meant to be beneficial to students, it can also impact their mental and physical health.
Safe In Our World and BAFTA have announced a second Games Mental Health Summit, and this one is themed around driving change in the industry.Read this article on TechRaptor
As a psychologist and Founder at Private Therapy Clinic, I have seen first hand the incredible impact that dogs can have on a person's mental health. Dogs are not just furry companions; they are also powerful allies in promoting emotional well-being and overall happiness. One of the key ways in which dogs can improve mental health is through their ability to reduce stress and anxiety. Spending time with a dog has been shown to lower levels of cortisol, the stress hormone, and increase levels of...
When Garth Stevenson, a nature musician and composer, carried his 6-foot-tall double bass instrument with him to Antarctica, he had a life-changing experience when he imitated whale calls on his instrument. He ended up drawing 12 sei whales to the edge of the icebreaker where he stood making music. Having grown up in the mountains of Western Canada, Stevenson has always connected his music to nature, but this experience in Antarctica revealed the two-way connection between humans and our natural...
Government plans to roll out a major overhaul of the welfare system have sparked backlash on social media.
Authorities sought the public’s assistance Monday in locating a 35-year-old woman with an unspecified mental health disorder last seen in an unincorporated area near Watts. Mariya Alexandra Ioffe was last seen in the 1600 block of East 120th Street, near Compton Avenue and King/Drew Magnet High School of Medicine and Science in Willowbrook, around 10 […]
By Mia Watkins | This is Alabama Like many startups, the founders of VirtuOwl began with a glaring need in the community. “Our schools are really struggling right now,” VirtuOwl General Manager Bo Morgan said. “Our students are really struggling. There’s been a 40% increase in mental health issues in schools since 2020. School counselors […]