6+ day, 16+ hour ago  (838+ words) By Dr. Andrea Rodgers April marks Alcohol Awareness Month, a time set aside to bring greater understanding to the impact of alcohol misuse and to confront the stigma that too often keeps people silent and suffering. While this observance has…...

1+ week, 4+ day ago  (417+ words) The rate of suicides per 100, 000 service members also dropped that year compared to 2023, the report said. The decrease emerged under Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin during the Biden administration and followed a rise in the number of military suicides in 2023. Despite…...

1+ week, 4+ day ago  (1263+ words) When a loved one dies, grief can be overwhelming for anyone. For children, however, the experience can be especially confusing. They may not have the language to describe what they are feeling. They may not understand the permanence of death....

1+ mon, 4+ day ago  (325+ words) A mental competency evaluation has been ordered for a Taylor woman accused of threatening city police via dozens of 911 calls and leading officers from several Downriver departments on high-speed chases. Stacey Sears, 54, is charged with fleeing and eluding police, reckless…...

1+ mon, 1+ week ago  (360+ words) More police officers die by suicide than they do in the line of duty. "One is too many," said Deputy Chief Andy Starzec of the Brownstown Township Police Department. Starzec was one of about 70 people who took a plunge into…...

1+ mon, 3+ week ago  (498+ words) By Heather Kelly | The Washington Post There is no magic number when it comes to kids and screen time. No answer for what hour limits will ensure children have a healthy relationship with media. No single parental control that will…...

2+ mon, 4+ week ago  (477+ words) Take a break in nature from the stresses of everyday life. Research has found that spending time in nature, conservatories, botanic gardens and other green spaces can have a positive impact on mental and physical health. Work, school and other…...

3+ mon, 6+ day ago  (284+ words) It's January, recognized by mental health advocates as Mental Wellness Month, to encourage individuals to prioritize their mental health as we go forward into the new year. For most, January is a time for reflection and setting new goals to…...

3+ mon, 3+ week ago  (973+ words) The Christmas holiday season is a time to step back from the busy pace of modern life and connect with our nearest and dearest instead of screens, apps and chatbots. Here are some suggestions on how to unplug from the…...

5+ mon, 6+ day ago  (382+ words) Researcher Richard Davidson, a neuroscientist at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, tells us that practicing and experiencing gratitude actually rewires the brain. Regular expression of gratitude may lead to long-term improvements in our overall mood and emotional state. With consistent practice,…...