With a relative who suffered from mental illness, Deneisha Johnson used a similar crisis center while growing up in Texas. But it was, in her words, “much scarier” than the one she walked into on Wednesday as an adult in Tulsa. “It’s nice; it’s soothing,” said Johnson, now chair of the Board of Counseling and …
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A small town on the south coast of Western Australia has come together to transform the residence of a former police sergeant into a safe space for young locals. Key points: The Bridgetown community has created a youth space to help deal with a mental health crisis among its youth The city’s youth were heavily …
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Sixteen-year-old Jack Farrell knows the triggers when his mental health takes a turn for the worse. “When I don’t exercise, I find my mental health declining,” he said. “When I’m active and exercising and eating well and working out, I feel really good.” Jack Farrell wants to see young men open up more to each …
A new program for youth struggling with mental health issues in the Pittsburgh area is set to open a physical space near Allderdice High School. The UpStreet mental health service was created in October 2020 as an online service at the height of the pandemic, when young people across the country were struggling with their …
Almost half of Irish women over 40 do not prioritize exercise. A study by Sport Ireland points out that 41% feel they don’t have time and nearly two-thirds say they are too tired. After a long day at work, picking up the kids, and sorting out dinner, extracurricular activities, homework, chores, and bills, it can …
Experts explore the impact of concussion legislation on teen health and education. Should parents and guardians let their children participate in youth sports? Up to 1.9 million children suffer a sports-related concussion every year, posing long-term risks to young, developing brains. Meanwhile, Will Smith’s performance in Concussion and a series of Pop Warner youth football …
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