Two survivors of the Parkland school shooting have died by suicide since the tragic event.
Tag: mental health care
Mental Health Care Access Remains An Obstacle For Inmates
Across the country, facilities are struggling to provide the care needed for inmates with mental health issues.
For Millennials, Accessing Mental Health Care Is A Major Issue
The high cost of mental health care and a lack of mental health availability make it harder for millennials in need. Aishia Correll, 27, grew up in a world where therapy was not an option. So, when the Philadelphia woman began struggling with her mental health, she turned to painting instead. But now, Correll tells… Continue reading For Millennials, Accessing Mental Health Care Is A Major Issue
Inadequate Mental Health Treatment Hinders Massachusetts Residents
Only about 50% of Massachusetts mental health providers accept payment from the state and federal Medicaid program. Private insurance isn’t much better. Patients in Massachusetts are struggling to receive adequate mental health care but not because of lack of insurance coverage. The Boston Globe reports that based on a new Blue Cross Blue Shield of… Continue reading Inadequate Mental Health Treatment Hinders Massachusetts Residents
People With Depression Miss Fewer Days In Supportive Workplaces
Researchers examined workplace policies and even varying gross domestic product for a recent global study on working with depression. People with depression miss fewer days of work if they are employed somewhere that supports them in their illness, a new study has found. The study, published in The British Medical Journal, looked at workers in… Continue reading People With Depression Miss Fewer Days In Supportive Workplaces