A severely malnourished dog named Chip is being nursed back to Health at the Dan Cosgrove Animal Shelter in Branford, Connecticut. The neglect of Chip is evident, as he was found wandering in New Haven in a dire state. Laura Burban, the director of the shelter, described Chip as “extremely emaciated” with bleeding paws and…
Western Michigan University Hosts Mental Health Week for Students Western Michigan University (WMU) is hosting Mental Health Week, dedicated to promoting emotional, psychological, and social wellbeing among its students. The university is encouraging its students to “be kind to their mind” through a series of events aimed at addressing their mental health. The initiative aligns…
“New Kitchen Program at Yale-New Haven Health Center Aims to Transform Lives Through Cooking” Patients at Yale-New Haven Health’s new Digestive Health Center in North Haven are taking their health into their own hands by participating in the center’s innovative culinary courses. This program, offered in partnership with Yale Medicine, aims to empower patients to…
The focus of the content is that social media companies need to take responsibility for the content on their platforms. There is concern about the harm that children and adults are facing as a result of disinformation, political distractions, and voter suppression. The proposed Kids Online Safety Act is mentioned as a potential policy and…
Dr. Chaabo’s Journey to Improve Mental Health and Well-being Dr. Chaabo’s dedication to mental health and well-being has led him on an inspiring journey of education, innovation, and advocacy. His extensive training includes integrative medicine and primary care psychiatry fellowships, as well as a focus on addiction medicine. His expertise allows him to confidently treat…
The City Council is considering authorizing negotiations for a contract that includes allocating $2 million for a mental Health diversion pilot program. The pilot project aims to expand community services to address unmet deflection and diversion needs and provide individuals experiencing behavioral health crises with access to services. The program is expected to include 25…
A recent study published in the journal Nature Mental Health has found that children who develop a strong sense of distrust after being bullied are at a higher risk for significant mental health problems in adolescence. The study, co-led by UCLA Health and the University of Glasgow, is the first of its kind to examine…
