Mental health and work comp claims are often tightly intertwined. Many people think only of the physical side of a claim: the injury, the doctor’s visits, the rehabilitation. But an injured worker’s mental health can actually become a documented part of a claim. It’s an element employers...
The wonderful news is that children don't require their parents to be strong or perfect. Furthermore, a parent's mental health condition doesn't necessarily mean their children will have the same experience. What truly matters is how a condition is treated. Sometimes, children can manage their...
Treatment for ADHD may help individuals manage symptoms and improve daily functioning. ADHD can be treated with therapy and medication, although different people may benefit from different approaches. Certain complementary treatments and lifestyle choices, like spending time in nature and eating nutritious...
If you make an offer to be there for us, clearly state what you can and can't do. I have told people, "Hey, call or text any time, but I might not be able to get back to you that same day." It's totally cool to not make an offer, or to make a narrow offer with really...
Students who were treated before college should consult their therapist to devise a treatment plan for their undergrad years. A mental health professional familiar with a student’s case can also advise families on the types of services to look for in college health centers or counseling centers ...
This Diabetes Awareness Week, learn how this disease can impact your eye health and the importance of regular eye exams.
Rethinking Britain’s approach to mental health requires several changes.More money should go on researchso that individuals are treated appropriately; mental disorders absorb 9% of England’s health budget but 6% of medical-research funding.The social causes of mental illness should also receive more...
We all know that retirement is all about saving more now for later. What if we treated our mental health and overall well-being in the same capacity? Develop and save more of you now for later in life. Doing nothing means more cost, and worse, less time. And of the two, which can...
Mental health Talking to your doctor Treatment Support groups and resources Lifestyle changesHaving hallucinations or delusions can be alarming. You may see, feel, or hear things that don’t exist. Or you may believe something that doesn’t make sense but still seems true to you. More than ...
No privacy, no dignity, afraid for their safety ...watchdog exposes how some mental health patients are treated No privacy, no dignity, afraid for their safety ...watchdog exposes how some mental health patients are treatedSmyth, Lisa