Cell phone ban in schools across Maine
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…
Mid-Michigan man offers horse therapy to children
MERIDIAN TOWNSHIP, Mich. (WILX) – They say, “Nothing compares to the therapy a horse can provide.” That sentiment has been taken to heart by a Mid-Michigan man who now uses horses to make a difference for children at Michigan State…
Study shows: Women in the perimenopausal phase have an increased risk of depression and mania
A study published in Nature Mental Health shows that women during perimenopause, the time around menopause, may be at higher risk of developing mania or major depressive disorder. Study: Investigation of the early signs of mania, schizophrenic disorders and major…
Young people can turn to mental health services – The Mercury News
Years ago, when I was a member of the Palo Alto School Board, I asked teachers what the hardest aspects of their jobs were. I was surprised by how many told me that it wasn’t the teaching that was difficult,…
Police bodycam footage released
Fort Lee Police Release Video of Victoria Lee’s Shooting Police bodycam video shows the fatal encounter between Victoria Lee and police officers in Fort Lee in July 2024. On Friday afternoon, the state attorney general’s office released body camera footage…
Women’s Mental Health: Warning Signs to Look Out for, 7 Tips to Take Charge | Health
Although mental health awareness has increased in today’s society, it is still not embraced by all people and the challenges faced by women in particular are often ignored. It is important to address the mental health needs of women as…
Tree planting ceremony at hospital commemorates health workers who died by suicide
In a “moving” ceremony, a memorial tree was planted at Fairfield General Hospital to remember healthcare workers who have taken their own lives. Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust is the first trust in the North West to commit to…
Are you addicted to your phone?
Are you reading this on your smartphone while you’re in the middle of labeling your group chat, scanning headlines, replying to your boss on Slack, using Wordle, and checking the status of your Instagram post so you don’t have to…
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Young WNBA fans are more inspired than ever
You don’t have to be a WNBA fan to have noticed its surge in popularity over the past few years. Game attendance is the highest since the 1990s, and according to ESPN, it’s up 183% from last season. That’s remarkable…
Central High School switches to four-day school week
PANAMA CITY, Fla. (WJHG/WECP) – Central High School is beginning its school year with a new schedule. Students will now only attend class four days a week. School staff believe this will help students balance school and work. “We had…
