Dallas Expanded a Rapid Mental Health Dispatch Program, but Some Want Longer Hours
Original Story on The Dallas Observer JACOB VAUGHN| JUNE 17, 2021 | 4:00AM Around 11:30 p.m. one night earlier this year, Tearyne Almendariz, a Dallas resident, was driving down Preston Road when she saw someone in the middle of traffic. It looked like their bike was tipped over and their belongings were scattered […]
Heatwaves increase aggression on mental health wards, according to new study
Heatwaves may increase aggressive patient behavior on mental health wards, according to the first study of its kind, published today in the Royal College of Psychiatrists’ BJPsych Open journal. The researchers from ZfP Südwürttemberg and Ulm University in Germany looked at local weather data and incident reporting data to examine […]
According to Mental Health Index: 24% Decline in Employee Focus Driven by 36% Increase in Risk of PTSD
SAN FRANCISCO and WASHINGTON, June 17, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Key Mental Health Index Findings:Risk of PTSD has increased 36% since February, and is now 55% higher than pre-pandemicSustained attention has decreased 24% since April and is now 59% lower than pre-pandemicAges 60+: 125% worse when compared to April 2021Ages 20-39: […]
The Daily Schedule That Keeps Michael Acton Smith, CEO of Mental Health App ‘Calm’, Together
8am: Clear Your Head Unlike the Mark Wahlbergs and Tim Cooks of this world, Michael Acton Smith, 46, begins most days by setting an alarm for when Radio 4’s Today is already on the home straight. “I know there’s a lot of people in the 5am Club,” he says. “Comparatively, […]
Dallas Cowboys DE Randy Gregory gives mental health update as he chases 2021 breakout
Original Story: USATODAY FRISCO, Texas — Dallas Cowboys defensive end Randy Gregory says he’s proud. He’s proud of the fitness he’s maintained over the last year that powered his production in 10 games last season. He’s proud that, for the first time since his rookie year in 2015, he’s participating […]
Children’s Health sees increase in mental health patients, creates new rooms to address the crisis
Original Story: WFAA More than 2,100 children were evaluated at Children’s Health Dallas and Plano for suicidal thoughts or behaviors in the last year. Author: Tiffany LiouPublished: 5:00 PM CDT June 8, 2021Updated: 5:01 PM CDT June 8, 2021 DALLAS — Pediatric emergency room visits for mental health conditions have increased since the […]