“All countries can be thought of as developing countries in the context of mental health,” says a new global mental health report. A lack of resources for those dealing with mental health issues is a major problem around the world, a new report has found. The report by the Lancet Commission on Global Mental Health, which… Continue reading Lack Of Mental Health Resources A Global Issue
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Marijuana Is Now Legal In Canada
While cannabis enthusiasts rejoiced, policymakers cautioned that the legalization effort would have unpredictable, wide-ranging effects. While the United States has dabbled in legalizing marijuana in piecemeal legislation passed through the states, our neighbors to the north have fully ended the prohibition on cannabis, becoming just the second country in the world to legalize marijuana. The… Continue reading Marijuana Is Now Legal In Canada
Julia Louis-Dreyfus’ Sister Dies From Overdose
Emma Louis-Dreyfus was 44. The half-sister of Julia Louis-Dreyfus, star of the HBO series Veep who is best known for her role as Elaine in Seinfeld, died of a cocaine and alcohol overdose while camping in California in August. According to the DailyMail, Emma Louis-Dreyfus, 44, died on August 13 at a campsite in South Yuba… Continue reading Julia Louis-Dreyfus’ Sister Dies From Overdose
Moving Obituary For Mom With Opioid Addiction Goes Viral
The obituary recounts Madelyn Ellen Linsenmeir’s ensuing addiction to opioids and her family’s determination to help her overcome it. The heartbreaking and loving obituary written for Madelyn Ellen Linsenmeir after her overdose death has gone viral. Her family shared Madelyn’s long struggle with addiction while reaching out to those still struggling, asking them to hold on to… Continue reading Moving Obituary For Mom With Opioid Addiction Goes Viral
Thousands More Cases Up For Dismissal Due To Corrupt Drug Lab Chemist
The ACLU estimates that at least 12,000 cases will be dismissed as a result of Sonja Farak’s actions. A disgraced state chemist who admitted to tampering with, stealing and using drug evidence, completed her 18-month prison sentence in 2015. But we’re still seeing the impact of Sonja Farak’s misconduct while testing drug evidence for the… Continue reading Thousands More Cases Up For Dismissal Due To Corrupt Drug Lab Chemist
How "This Is Us" Encourages Men To Speak About Mental Health
The critically-acclaimed series showcased a candid conversation about mental health in a recent episode. Warning: This article may contain spoilers. The NBC drama series This Is Us doesn’t shy from addressing tough issues like the stress of in-vitro fertilization and the trauma of war. In the most recent episode, the show depicts two men talking… Continue reading How "This Is Us" Encourages Men To Speak About Mental Health
She Recovers Brings High End Feminist Recovery to Los Angeles
I could say a hundred things about every incredible woman I encountered over the weekend and it would not hold a candle to the inspiration I felt. The only catch? The price of admission. One year ago, Harvey Weinstein and men like him were purged from their high positions in industry jobs due to allegations… Continue reading She Recovers Brings High End Feminist Recovery to Los Angeles
Apple Donates Smartwatches To Bulimia Initiative
Participants will use the Apple Watch to monitor heart rates over a month-long period. Apple has pledged to donate 1,000 smartwatches to a study about bulimia nervosa patients. The purpose of the University of North Carolina study—called the Binge Eating Genetics Initiative (BEGIN)—is to better understand the genetic factors associated with binge-eating disorder and bulimia… Continue reading Apple Donates Smartwatches To Bulimia Initiative
Fortnite Addiction Leads Sports Team To Institute Ban
The self-instituted ban was put in place so the team could focus on bonding with teammates. The popular video game Fortnite has caused problems in some marriages and in academic settings—and now it’s being banned from some professional sports teams for the same reason. TSN 1040 reports that members of the Vancouver Canucks, a Canadian ice hockey… Continue reading Fortnite Addiction Leads Sports Team To Institute Ban
"That's So Raven" Star Orlando Brown Enters Rehab
Since his Disney days, Brown has battled substance use disorders and has had multiple run-ins with the law. Orlando Brown, former star of the Disney Channel’s That’s So Raven, has entered treatment for substance use disorders and mental health, after his Hollywood friends got together to stage an intervention on his behalf. According to TMZ,… Continue reading "That's So Raven" Star Orlando Brown Enters Rehab