As dental professionals, it's our responsibility to educate patients on the critical role that dental health plays in their overall health. We often serve as the first line of defence in detecting oral health conditions that could indicate early signs of systemic health issues like diabetes or ...
The concept of health and mental health has been discussed in the literature for a long time. WHO have defined health as: “a state of complete physical, mental and social well-being and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity” [10], and have been criticized for, among other thin...
Wellness and overall health Other issues Access to treatment Family and caregivers Teens and young adults Coping with the stigma of mental illness Update my feed See less topics - sort by New Schizoaffective Disorder New reply February 11, 2025 • 4:20 PM From the net: Schi...
So often the stigma surrounding mental health issues and therapy prevents Black women from taking the step of seeing a therapist. This space was developed to present mental health topics in a way that feels more accessible and relevant. Dr. Joy Harden Bradford is a licensed psychologist, speaker...
Mental Health in Children Identifying mental disorders in children can be tricky for health care providers. Children differ from adults in that they experience many physical, mental, and emotional changes as they progress through their natural growth and development. They also are in the process of...
Men make up 50% of the population but almost 80% of all suicides for adults. Firearms are used in 55% of adult suicides, making them the most common method used. Other important facts to remember regarding adults, suicide, and mental health challenges include: 1 in 5 people are at risk...
Lucia Rahilly:Harold, you mentioned gender as a strong factor in susceptibility to mental health issues. How does that come into play in terms of treatment? Are there approaches that work particularly well for girls and young women? Harold Koplewicz:Girls are much more available. They talk abo...
A mental health program is a national plan of action that outlines the strategies and resources needed to address mental health issues in a country. It prioritizes community-based care, deinstitutionalization, and collaboration across different sectors. These programs may also focus on specific populat...
Mental health problems are one of the most prominent contributors to the global burden of disease among young people (Costello, Egger, & Angold, 2005), with half of all youth with mental health issues first reporting problems before 14 years of age (Kessler et al., 2005). Furthermore, the...
Vital signs: Current cigarette smoking among adults aged ≥ 18 years with mental illness--United States, 2009-2011. Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report, 62, 81-87.Vital signs: current cigarette smoking among adults aged $18 years with mental illness: United States, 2009-2011. Morbidity and...