Posts Tagged ‘mental health’
GriefSPEAK: Spring, high season for suicides – Mari Nardolillo Dias
by Mari Nardolillo Dias, EdD, contributing writer By: Dr. Mari Dias “He made up his mind, He wasn’t telling anyone Did he always feel this way, or had it just begun? There’s so much life that he never tasted He has so much love to give – so sad to see it wasted…. We missed…
Read MoreDr. Ruth Westheimer to help fight social isolation epidemic. Named 1st Ambassador to Loneliness
Social Isolation and Loneliness are associated with multiple physical and mental health issues; significantly increasing the risk of premature death. Governor Kathy Hochul announced that she has appointed Dr. Ruth Westheimer as the nation’s first Ambassador to Loneliness. In accepting the honorary title, the iconic talk show host pledged to help New Yorkers of all…
Read MoreCapitalize on the hottest HR trends this year – Mary T. O’Sullivan
by Mary T. O’Sullivan, MSOL, contributing writer “…no one can return to 2019. The pandemic unearthed too many truths and accelerated the future of work. – HR Exchange There’s no doubt that in the post-pandemic world, the life we lived in 2019 has vanished. As a result, business leaders adjusted practices and attitudes to keep their…
Read MoreInsomnia: Don’t lose sleep over it – Dr. Anthony Gallo
Dr. Anthony Gallo, founder, South County Psychiatry As a psychiatrist, insomnia is one of the most common complaints that I deal with. It can be very frustrating to not be able to sleep, no matter how tired one is. Insomnia can be defined as difficulty initiating sleep, difficulty maintaining sleep, waking up too early, and…
Read MoreRhode Island now a PsyPact state, offering Telepsychology with providers from 39 states
Governor Dan McKee and the Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) announced that Rhode Island has joined the Psychology Interjurisdictional Compact (PSYPACT), which will expand treatment options for people in need of care from a psychologist. Properly credentialed psychologists licensed and located in any of the other 39 PsyPact states can now apply to provide telepsychology services…
Read MoreRhode Island’s largest psychiatric – and substance abuse treatment center: The ACI, by the numbers
Last week, a spokesperson for the Rhode Island Adult Correctional Institutions (ACI), Kaitlyn Bouchard gave some startling statistics during a radio interview – common information for some, but revealing for others. As the month of May, Mental Health Awareness Month, comes to an end, these statistics are especially poignant, for several reasons. The interview was…
Read MoreOn Mental Health Awareness Month, Rhode Island still 1 of 7 states without an Olmstead Plan
Photo: Pamela Bhatia, Artistic Images The Mental Health Association of Rhode Island (MHARI) and a coalition of state and community partners will gather on Tuesday, May 30th from 3:00-3:30 pm in the State House Library (2nd floor) to show support for Rhode Island’s need for an Olmstead Plan. Senator DiPalma, sponsor of Senate Bill 795, will…
Read MoreSocial Media recommendations for youth, from American Psychological Assoc.
Calls for social media literacy training, screening for ‘problematic’ online behaviors A presidential panel of the American Psychological Association has issued recommendations for the use of social media by adolescents, noting that while these platforms can promote healthy socialization, their use should be preceded by training in social media literacy to ensure that youth have…
Read MoreSen. Miller, Rep. Baginski named Legislators of the Year by Mental Health Association of R.I.
At an event yesterday to kick off its “May is Mental Health Month” campaign, the Mental Health Association of Rhode Island (MHARI) has honored Sen. Joshua Miller and Rep. Jacquelyn Baginski as the group’s Legislators of the Year. Representative Baginski (D-Dist. 17, Cranston) and Senator Miller (D-Dist. 28, Cranston, Providence) were recognized for introducing legislation…
Read MoreMay is Mental Health Month. Speakers, awards, Hero of the Year at State House kickoff
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