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JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – Poor mental health is a problem across the nation, but recent reports say it’s especially prevalent in Mississippi. According to data from Mental Health America (MHA), Mississippi has the sixth-lowest rate of mental illness in the state. However, MHA found that Mississippi has the seventh-worst mental health outcomes for adults in the state in the nation. The state also ranks 50th among U.S. states and the District of Columbia when it comes to access to mental health care. This contributed to the state’s overall ranking of 34th by MHA. The state’s overall ranking dropped nine places…

Being a teenager is hard. Questions and big decisions seem to be everywhere. Where do I go to college? What do I want to do with my life? This can take a toll on mental health, especially for teenagers. According to statistics from Mental Health America, over 19% of American youth (ages 12-17) suffer from severe depression. When it comes to suicide, 13.4% of American youth have had suicidal thoughts. This means that approximately 3.4 million kids in the U.S. have thought about taking their own life. Half of those, 1.7 million, actually plan to commit suicide. Lorelei Sunderland Lorelei…

Nina Raymont/ZDNETZDNET Key Takeawaysof Ultra Human Ring Air This is the brand’s first foray into the smart ring space and is available for $350 without a subscription. This ring is perfect for avid fitness enthusiasts and recreational exercise enthusiasts who want to leverage their health data to optimize their health habits. The app’s user interface could be improved to make the daily log feature easier to access. of Ultra Human Ring Air is one of the hottest new smart rings on the market, with features and data collection capabilities that go far beyond Oura for those looking to optimize their…

ROGERS — The recently opened Samaritan Counseling Clinic is offering free mental health services to patients who qualify. “The clinic offers individual, group, family and play-based therapy and is open to patients of all ages,” said clinic manager Kayla Tedder. “Our goal is to provide local residents with the same quality, compassionate and dignified mental health care they would receive in a private clinic,” Tedder said, “who just happen to walk away here not paying.” We are expanding our services to meet the mental health needs of our community. The nonprofit Samaritan Community Center opened a clinic in Rogers on…

UC San Diego Health has closed negotiations on a potential affiliation agreement with the Tri-City Healthcare District in Oceanside, California. In late April, the parties confirmed they were still working on an agreement, which was originally scheduled to be completed in March. UC San Diego Health presented a final revised proposal to Tri-City on July 24, but no agreement was reached, according to a July 26 news release. The financial recovery and growth plan included in the final proposal included a cash infusion of $100 million over the first two years after the deal and a credit facility to help…

summaryActors, experts and local residents are turning to classic theatre to address contemporary traumas and tensions caused by the pandemic. Reporter Jeffrey Brown covers “Art in Action,” our series exploring the intersection of art and democracy, and our ongoing arts and culture coverage, “Canvas.”View Transcript Of the story.News Alternatives: check out Recent Segments Choose the news that most interests you from NewsHour. Copy discussion questions into Google Docs This is true for every story presented here.Warm-up QuestionsWho Who is Brian Dories and what is he the director of?what Are classical theatre being used to address the contemporary traumas and tensions…

Purple carrot (Daucus carrot Subspecies Sativas It is a variety of carrot that High concentration Anthocyaninan antioxidant pigment that gives the vegetable its deep purple color. Purple carrots contain up to 1,750 milligrams (mg) of anthocyanins per kilogram (kg) of carrot, and are often used as a natural food coloring in drinks, candies, ice cream, and more. But color has benefits beyond visual appeal. The anthocyanins in purple carrots support vision, skin health and brain function. Purple carrots also contain more of the same carotenoids (antioxidant pigments that give plants their yellow, orange, and red colors) as traditional orange carrots.…

A U.S. appeals court in Philadelphia upheld the Environmental Protection Agency’s health advisory for GenX, one of thousands of “forever” chemicals known as PFAS, rejecting arguments by chemical maker Chemours that the agency lacked legal jurisdiction because the warning was “not a final agency action.” The EPA finalized drinking water limits for six PFAS chemicals, including GenX, in April, but previously issued a public advisory in 2022 highlighting harms from exposure to the chemicals above certain levels. A coalition of community, public health and environmental justice groups intervened in the case on the EPA’s behalf. They welcomed the July ruling…

The Hudson Valley’s rich terrain makes it the perfect place for a morning jog or sunset run. From mountains to rivers to historic sites, the region offers the perfect scenery for a healthy hobby. But when it comes to running itself, it can be hard to get started on your own. Luckily, that’s where running clubs come in. Nearly every town and city along the Hudson River has its own unique group of runners. From beginners to seasoned racers, the Valley’s many running clubs bring together people from all walks of life, united by a passion for the sport. Whether…

Five-time world champion and Tokyo Olympic gold medalist surfer Carissa Moore spoke candidly about the obstacles she overcame to rise to the top. “The truth is, after I won my third world title, I had a mental breakdown,” she explained at a spring media event in New York, adding that at one point, she felt like she was competing for everyone else. Why I wrote this The story is Previous generations of Olympians were expected to smile and perform in the face of physical pain, psychological trauma or even outright abuse. Today’s athletes are more open about their struggles and…