Exposure to fires and smoke can increase rates of anxiety and depression. June 8, 2023, 5:57 PM ET 5 minute read Smoke from the record-breaking Canadian wildfires continues to blanket much of the Northeast and impact air quality. Plumes of smoke composed of fine particles and toxic gases can negatively impact our physical health, causing damage to the lungs and heart and aggravating underlying conditions, such as asthma. However, experts have said that thick fog and foggy conditions, such as those seen in areas like New York City, can also…
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Children’s mental health becomes a ‘public health emergency’
MEMPHIS, Tenn. The mental health crisis among children has gotten so bad that local medical experts are sounding the alarm. They call it a health emergency. Over the past decade, mental health problems in children have steadily increased. Then the pandemic struck, ushering in a new set of challenges such as social isolation, devastating losses, and sudden family financial hardship. The CDC reported that 55 percent of children experienced emotional abuse from parents or caregivers during the pandemic. 11% experienced physical abuse. Schools, normally there to protect children and connect…
Read MoreMassachusetts mom dies by suicide 9 days after having twins
This story is about suicide. If you or someone you know is in crisis, call or text 988 to reach the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline. You can also text HOME to 741741 or visitSpeakingOfSuicide.com/resourcesfor more resources. Tyler Sutton, a Massachusetts police officer, was cautiously optimistic when his wife, Ariana, became pregnant with twins. Ariana experienced postpartum depression (PPD) after welcoming their first child, a daughter named Melody, in 2018. According to Tyler, Ariana’s symptoms were so severe, she was hospitalized twice. I was very nervous, Tyler tells TODAY.com in an…
Read MoreState officials meet at Jake’s 58 for responsible gambling, but critics say programs are insufficient
As Jake’s 58 prepares a $200 million expansion with double the slot machines, state gambling officials came to the Islandia casino Thursday to publicize programs to help problem gamblers. Experts said gambling addiction has increased in recent years in New York, coinciding with the opening of Jake’s 58 in 2017 and last year’s legalization of mobile sports betting in New York. In addition, state officials plan to license three new upstate land-based casinos by the end of the year, which could include one on Long Island. While they promote gambling…
Read MoreMen suffer from postpartum depression and also eating disorders, UAE experts say
Emirati men walk along the empty beachfront boulevard of the usually crowded Jumeirah Beach Residence in the Gulf emirate of Dubai on March 12, 2020. (File photo: AFP) Published: Jun 09, 2023: 12:34pm GST Updated: 09 June 2023: 1.05pm GST Mental health experts in the UAE have moved to debunk myths surrounding men’s health by saying that males also suffer from conditions traditionally associated with women, such as postpartum depression and eating disorders such as anorexia. Ahead of this year’s Mens Health Week, which runs from June 12-18, Dr Shweta…
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