Posts Tagged ‘mental health’
Burn with Kearns: Vulnerability is true strength – Kevin Kearns
by Kevin Kearns, contributing writer on exercise and fitness Although the world has made significant strides in promoting and spreading awareness about mental health, more intensive efforts are needed to ensure that the future is filled with safe spaces that acknowledge its impact and fosters people’s wellbeing. For many years, the mental health of various…
Read MoreBurn with Kearns: Fitness for body, and mind – Kevin Kearns
Burn with Kearns – mental health breathing
Read MoreAfter the storm with Alex Walsh – Brendan Higgins
By Brendan Higgins, contributing writer Oh, can’t you see the morning after? It’s waiting right outside the storm. ~ Maureen McGovern ~ We all experience tragedies. Life on life’s terms. No one gets a free pass. The trauma and grief during and after life altering events are immeasurable. For Alexandra Walsh, it could be…
Read MoreAddressing the mental health needs of youth in Rhode Island’s Washington County
Youth mental health crisis topic of Washington County Coalition for Children event with RI Kids Count.
Read MoreBurn with Kearns: COVID challenges us to power-up, build our strength – Kevin Kearns
by Kevin Kearns, fitness and nutrition coach, RINewsToday contributor Eagle warriors! I spoke to a colleague and collaborator of mine in the mental health sector yesterday. He told me something which I thought was very profound. The pandemic we lived through and are still dealing with was – and is – heinous! I agree 100…
Read MoreIn the Arena – Justice Stephen Erickson
Each week Joe Paolino, Jr. interviews leaders in Rhode Island. This week he talks with retired Justice Stephen Erickson. Erickson is an adjunct professor at Roger Williams School of Law, specializing in mental health law. Tackling chronic mental health issues in the court system requires creative, alternative ways to approach the issue. Erickson talks about…
Read MoreNew model of care goes back-to-the-future to transform RI’s behavioral health system
CCBHCs Are Coming to Rhode Island! – that’s the title of an article by Dawn Allen, Director of Special Projects at Thrive Behavioral Health to the Mental Health Association community. For those with institutional history, memories go back to CMHCs – Community Mental Health Centers – a model that was scrapped years ago, but put in…
Read MoreBasil, new therapy dog at URI offers a moment to “paws and reflect”; step away from stress
Members of the University of Rhode Island campus community now have the opportunity to “paws and reflect,” step away from the stress of the day and spend a little time with Basil, the new therapy dog based in the campus Psychological Counseling Center (PCC). Center Director Lindsey Anderson is always on the lookout for new…
Read MoreNEW columnist at RINewsToday – introducing Dr. Anthony Gallo
by Nancy Thomas, publisher We introduce our new columnist for RINewsToday.com – Dr. Anthony Gallo. Gallo, a local psychiatrist, will be sharing information helpful for all of us. Readers may remember our series of articles done about the sudden closure of a popular medically-supported weight loss and management program. The closure is leaving over 100…
Read MoreAARP survey: Close link for women between discrimination and mental health – Herb Weiss
By Herb Weiss, contributing writer on aging issues The Washington, DC-based AARP recently reported the results of its annual survey, Mirror/Mirror: Women’s Reflections on Beauty, Age and Media™. The survey findings indicate that discrimination is a real and common occurrence. Nearly two out of three (63%) women 50-plus say they feel discriminated against regularly. For most American…
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