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Morris County, NJ

Mountain View, CA

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Parenting has never been a simple task, but today’s parents face unprecedented challenges — and often, fewer resources.

The Surgeon General Issued An Advisory On Parental Mental Health. But Is Anything Going To Change?

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Bipolar disorder, previously referred to as manic depressive disorder, is a mental illness that is characterized by extreme shifts in mood, energy, and activity levels. In 2019, 40 million people were reported to be struggling with the disorder. It is more prevalent among adults aged 18 or older, and what makes it even more challenging to navigate is that it is often misdiagnosed. There is a lot of stigma and stereotypes around the disorder, and this continues to limit access to the necessary medical care that could make a great change in the lives of the people who struggle with it.

Bipolar Disorder: Understanding The Facts

A new scientific review of 148 studies enrolling over 4.3 million adult chronic pain patients treated with prescription opioid painkillers has found that nearly one in ten patients experiences opioid dependence or opioid use disorder and nearly one in three shows symptoms of dependence and opioid use disorder. This review provides a more accurate -- and more concerning -- rate of opioid misuse than has previously been calculated. It was conducted by researchers at the University of Bristol, funded by the National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR), and appears in the scientific journal Addiction.

Prescription Painkiller Misuse in Chronic Pain Patients

Bipolar disorder is a complex mental health condition characterized by significant mood swings, including emotional highs (mania or hypomania) and lows (depression). Recognizing the signs can be crucial for seeking timely help and understanding your experiences or those of a loved one. Here’s a look at some key indicators in a style that’s easy to understand and sensitive to the realities of living with bipolar disorder.

Bipolar Disorder: 15 Signs You Might Need Support

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I first saw a psychiatrist for my anxiety and depression as a junior in high school.During her evaluation, she asked about my coursework. I told her that I had a 4.0 GPA and had filled my schedule with pre-AP and AP classes. A puzzled look crossed her face. She asked about my involvement in extracurricular activities. As I rattled off the long list of groups and organizations I was a part of, her frown creased further.

The danger of high-functioning depression as told by a college student

Som Dutt

In almost every way, psychosis is a powerfully disordered mental health way of life that is both a prime fear and an unknown condition. It is induced by the disruption of the normal thought and emotion pattern, which, in the most general cases, includes hallucinations, delusions, and disorganizations in speech. The case of someone having psychosis does not necessarily imply that such a person is a mental patient in his/her own right; rather, it is a symptom of complex mental health disorders like schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, and depression.

Understanding Psychosis and Mental Illness: A Guide

Suicide is the second-leading cause of death for teens and young adults in the United States. Approximately one in five children and youths experience a serious mental health concern associated with trauma, social isolation or bullying, yet only 20% of them receive help. Get Help for a Young Person. Knowing...

Adolescent Suicide Prevention: You can help save a young life

Coffee County, GA

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Last week, two individuals from Coffee County were charged with trafficking methamphetamine following a search at a residence on Willacoochee Highway. On August 13, detectives with the Coffee County Drug Unit conducted an operation involving Charles Black, which led to a search of his residence on Willacoochee Highway. According to the report, Black left his residence before the warrant was served and was subsequently detained.

Two Charged with Trafficking Methamphetamine After Search in Coffee County

Kentucky State

Northern Kentucky Tribune

It may be less than a month before the start of the fall season, but the National Weather Service says we can expect the hottest temperatures of the summer this week in Kentucky, especially Wednesday and Thursday.

Fall might be right around the corner, but Kyians warned to be prepared for extreme heat this week

Unlike bipolar I, bipolar II disorder presents with more subtle highs making it more tricky to identify. Delay in diagnosis can lead to time lost to depression and other symptoms. A significant portion of individuals with treatment-resistant depression may, in fact, have bipolar disorder. Imagine wading through severe depression for...

Could Your Depression Be Bipolar Disorder?

Denver, CO

Aurora, CO

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Aurora, Colo. -- Angry Aurorans on social media poked fun at the local news media Friday as more information came out about Venezuelan gangs on the Front Range. Mike Coffman, Aurora mayor, posted on Facebook that the city will use court orders to shut down additional apartment complexes that have been infiltrated by the gangs. It contradicted comments made by Colorado Gov. Jared Polis, who told the New York Post the gang problem was a figment of Aurora council member Danielle Jurinsky’s imagination.

Migrant gang crisis underrated? Denver media criticized

The Guardian

Number of US deaths involving antidepressants (5,863) in a year on par with those involving heroin (5,871)

Antidepressant-linked overdose deaths in US have climbed for two decades

Salem, OH

Every day, 8-year-old Emma sits in a small garden outside her grandmother’s home in Salem, Ohio, writing letters to her mom and sometimes singing songs her mother used to sing to her.

Thousands of parents die of overdoses; advocates say their kids need more help

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In 2017, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) conducted a groundbreaking study that estimated the prevalence of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) among adults aged 18 years and older in the United States. This study marked a significant milestone as it provided critical data on a population that had previously been understudied—adults living with ASD. Prior to this study, the focus of autism research and surveillance had primarily been on children, leaving a gap in understanding the needs of adults with this lifelong condition.

Autism in Adulthood: Autism Spectrum Disorder Prevalence Among Adults in the United States

Georgia State

Atlanta, GA

Two men, Alvin Demar and Joshua Carter, have been sentenced to federal prison for trafficking firearms, with some later recovered at crime scenes across multiple states and Canada. A third man, Jamal Plunkett, was sentenced for possessing one of these trafficked weapons.

Georgia Men Sentenced in Multi-State Firearms Trafficking Operation Tied to Violent Crime

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Board of Public Utilities points to higher usage during a record-hot summer. As more New Jersey residents are seeing higher utility bills, lawmakers are putting the Board of Public Utilities under the spotlight. State Sen. Michael Testa (R-Cumberland) is the latest lawmaker to call for hearings centered on the BPU,...

Critics target BPU as residents see higher electric bills

Eating disorders, and disordered eating in general, are becoming terrifyingly normalized in our current society. The National Eating Disorder Association (NEDA) published that 9%, or 28.8 million Americans, will suffer from an eating disorder in their lifetime. Anorexia nervosa, for example, is one of the leading causes of mental illness-related deaths in the nation. Eating disorders have become so common that they are practically a societal pillar, and that’s why it is important to be aware of the ways they permeate our awareness.

Eating Disorders: The Silent Epidemic

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Refined by New York chemist Robert Chesebrough almost 150 years ago, petroleum jelly is still widely used today in topical applications. Even with the myths that abound online about it being carcinogenic, it has withstood the test of time.

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Youth mental health still an issue in new school year

Educators, health care providers and mental health advocates are working on strategies to help. On Dec. 1, 2010, Wendy Sefcik of Morris County lost her son,...

Youth mental health still an issue in new school year

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