Ohio State offers free teletherapy to all students through the college mental health service Uwill
Ohio State’s Counseling and Consultation Services has partnered with Uwill, a student teletherapy service, to offer free teletherapy services to all students. Photo credit: Amal Saeed Thanks to a $2.5 million mental health grant from the State of Ohio, Ohio…
Maintaining Eastern High and building a psychiatric facility near Sparrow
Joan Nelson and Ryan Kost | Guest authors We commend the University of Michigan Health-Sparrow for its desire to build a mental health facility in Lansing. As Dr. John Baker, director of psychological services at UM-Sparrow, wrote in the LSJ,…
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How do surfers train beyond just surfing?
While competitive surfing tends to get more attention in Summer Olympic years, it is not a sport that only happens every four years. Many surf competitions take place throughout the year, including nine Championship Tour (CT) competitions that culminate in…
How Black Women Can Keep Their Peace This Election Cycle
In the months leading up to Vice President Kamala Harris’ nomination as the Democratic presidential candidate, I felt a persistent fear in my body about what it would mean for black women and ladies if she ran for the highest…
How FOMO affects mental health in the workplace
Some things are known to have a negative impact on mental health, such as long working hours, excessive workloads and poor management. But some factors are less obvious – like the “fear of missing out” or FOMO. FOMO describes the…
I am a sleep expert – my five tips for brides to get optimal sleep before the wedding
A wedding can be one of the most exciting and stressful times in a person’s life. And after months or sometimes years of planning, it’s no surprise that couples have trouble sleeping just before the big day. 2 Experts warn…
Dozens of school districts in Maine ban or restrict cell phone use
PORTLAND (WGME) — More than 30 school districts have voted to ban or restrict the use of cell phones in schools in the state of Maine. One of the most recent restrictions was passed by the Bath School Board and…
Board approves $7 million for Arkansas school districts to lock away students’ cellphones during class • Arkansas Advocate
Public school districts across Arkansas will soon be able to lock away their students’ cell phones during school hours. The state Department of Education is providing seven million dollars to finance the purchase of bags and lockers. The Arkansas Legislature…
Scrolling through videos on your phone leads to boredom and reduces interest, a study shows
People often spend their time scrolling through social media, perhaps hoping to find some interesting videos to pass the time of their boredom. But new research has found that endless swiping can actually have the opposite effect. Rapidly scrolling through…
Trinity Alps schools restrict phone use on governor’s advice
WEAVERVILLE, California — Trinity Alps Unified School District is following Governor Newsom’s advice to make progress in restricting phone use in schools. On August 13, Newsom spoke to school leaders about growing concerns about phone use in schools. He urged…
