by Dan DeMarle | Feb 9, 2025 | Emotional Disturbance, Mental Health
“David Robinson New York State Team USA TODAY NETWORK New York would increase involuntary commitments of people with severe mental and behavioral health issues under plans Gov. Kathy Hochul touted on Tuesday in her annual State of the State speech. This would...
by Dan DeMarle | Dec 30, 2024 | Exercise/health, Mental Health
Groundbreaking science is unearthing all sorts of surprising ways gardening is good for your health, mood and quality of life. The Benefits of Gardening Just Keep...
by Dan DeMarle | Dec 11, 2024 | Classroom, Mental Health
“Eleven-year-old Carlos is buckling under pressure. The sixth-grader at Lilla G. Frederick Middle School in Dorchester, Massachusetts, is the lead in his school play, acting as the young Siddharta Gautama, who is struggling with leaving his palace before he...
by Dan DeMarle | Dec 7, 2024 | Exercise/health, Mental Health
“It’s new news; it’s old news; it’s news that can never be repeated too often: spending time in nature reduces emotional distress among troubled 10 to 12-year-olds. The Canadian researchers behind the new study say their findings suggest that an inexpensive...
by Dan DeMarle | Dec 7, 2024 | Exercise/health, Mental Health
As new social spaces replace the pubs and bingo halls of yore, groups focused around physical activities offer a laid-back way to connect. “When Elliott Blackmore discovered Mental Health Swims, it felt like home. Swimming and paddleboarding alone had felt...
by Dan DeMarle | Dec 3, 2024 | Emotional Disturbance, Mental Health
Learn about youth suicide, the effects of technology and the pandemic on the developing brain, and tips for supporting the mental health of...
