Health organizations across the country are pledging their support for the Voice of Parliament

Cameras filming a pro-Voice press conference

Quick read In short: More than 50 health organizations have signed a statement of support for “Voice to Parliament”. It comes after VACCHO research found a majority of health workers believe Indigenous health and wellbeing outcomes would improve if those communities were more involved in Aboriginal health policy. What’s next?The Voice referendum will be held … Read more

9 Common Mistakes to Avoid When Filing Mental Health Insurance Claims

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Mental health issues are becoming more common in today’s fast-paced environment, and getting expert treatment is becoming more important. Fortunately, mental health insurance can offer much-needed help paying for counseling and other forms of medical treatment. However, it can be difficult to navigate the specifics of mental health insurance claims. Avoiding common mistakes that can … Read more

Winter health. How to lift your spirits during the colder months

Winter health.  How to lift your spirits during the colder months

As autumn approaches, the days become shorter and colder. For many, that means the winter blues are about to arrive, but experts say there are ways to shake off those downy feelings. Winter blues is a general term, not a medical diagnosis. It is quite common and milder than serious. It usually goes away on … Read more

Prospect |: Technology fueled America’s youth mental health crisis, but it could help end it

Prospect |:  Technology fueled America's youth mental health crisis, but it could help end it

Comment on this storycomment Sian Leah Baylock is a cognitive scientist who is the new president of Dartmouth College, the first woman to hold the position since the school’s founding in 1769. Among other things, he is knowledgeable about how stress affects academic performance. his tenure, putting health and wellness at the center of his … Read more

The number of socks without health insurance is decreasing

The number of socks without health insurance is decreasing

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In California’s new mental health courts, judges will be able to order mandatory treatment

In California's new mental health courts, judges will be able to order mandatory treatment

Orange County Superior Court Presiding Judge Maria Hernandez says CARE Court will be like other collaborative courts in the county, like her young adult court, where compassion and science guide its decisions. April Demboski/KQED hide title enable header April Demboski/KQED Orange County Superior Court Presiding Judge Maria Hernandez says the CARE court will be like … Read more

More than 7,600 children were poisoned by prescription Adderall in 2021, a 300% increase over the past two decades

The graph shows the annual rate of medication errors, such as taking the wrong dose or taking the wrong medication, over two decades.  The sharpest increase was recorded by young men

The explosion in prescriptions for ADHD drugs has led to a 300 percent increase in children’s risk of overdosing. About 20 to 3.3 million children age 19 and younger have a prescription for attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder. The researchers noted a sharp increase in reports of poisonings, from about 1,900 in 2000 to 7,600 in 2021, due … Read more

Can magnesium and vitamin D3 curb anxiety? Mental health experts debate viral TikTok claim

Can magnesium and vitamin D3 curb anxiety?  Mental health experts debate viral TikTok claim

The viral TikTok trend claims that using a few supplements can help ease anxiety. Anxiety sufferers have tested the effects of magnesium and vitamin D3 to help control their symptoms, and many say it works. As a “huge anxiety sufferer,” TikTok user Tyler Wesley (@tylerjohnwesley) revealed in a July 7 video that he takes 500 … Read more

Plan your retirement with health insurance

With years of experience and hard-earned savings, you would expect your retired life to be peaceful, and Health Insurance is a necessary tool that will give you peace of mind from medical expenses

Planning for your retirement is the most important step you should take when starting your financial planning and investing. Most people don’t realize that health insurance plays a key role in people’s post-retirement lives. With years of experience and hard-earned savings, you expect your retirement life to be peaceful, and health insurance is a necessary … Read more

How much red meat is acceptable to eat? Health experts weigh in

How much red meat is acceptable to eat?  Health experts weigh in

If you are a lover of red meat, no matter how many warnings are circulated about its health risks, it seems almost impossible to part with it. Just as some people continue to smoke despite dire warnings on cigarette packs, it’s hard for meat lovers to give up the juicy pleasure despite its links … Read more