mental health
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Diversity
LGBTQ Youths Struggle With Mental Health Issues, Survey Finds
This article originally appeared in Georgia Health News. Riley Kirkpatrick realized he was transgender when he was a teenager. Kirkpatrick, born and raised as a female, says he was always very masculine and was often described as a “tomboy.” It was around the time of his realization — at age 14 —…
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2020 Election
Georgia State Elections Could Impact Foster Care, Mental Health
The American Academy of Pediatrics considers mental health as the “largest unmet health need for children and teens in foster care.” When looking at the prison population in the United States, or even the population that are homeless, you’ll find thousands have something in common: They were children in the…
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2020 Election
Georgia Political Candidates on Mental Health, Funding
In Georgia, the coronavirus pandemic has worsened mental health conditions across the state. This past June, the CDC surveyed 5,412 adults and found that over 40% reported struggling with mental health or substance abuse. Nearly 31% reported symptoms of anxiety or depression disorder, and 13.3% reported starting or increasing…
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COVID-19 Coverage
Coping with COVID-19: Researching, Reflecting on Love and Life During A Pandemic
According to the CDC, one of the best and only lines of defense we currently have against COVID-19 is social distancing, isolation and quarantining. Staying 6 feet apart and avoiding groups/crowded places is essential to protecting ourselves and others from the virus, as well as flattening the curve globally. However,…
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Athens-Clarke County
Yoga: Taking Care of Yourself on the Inside — Inside
The COVID-19 pandemic poses an obvious threat to our physical safety, but it can also be taxing on one’s mental health. So if you’re down in the dumps, maybe you can turn to yoga to boost your spirits. Trying Something New For those who have never practiced yoga, sometimes trying…
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Athens-Clarke County
Looking for Something to Do? Daily Resources for Quarantine in Small Apartment
College students all over the nation have switched completely to online classes. Most college students have packed up and gone home, but not everyone is able to do that. If you’re like me, and you still have to work in your college town, you’re probably in a small space, like…
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Athens-Clarke County
Going Outside: How It Can Boost Your Mental Health
Researchers say one way to improve your mental health: go outside. That’s why Athens-Clarke County has decided to reopen the Firefly and Greenway trails for public use. According to Athens-Clarke County’s website, the Firefly and Greenway trails “will be open for public use to provide recreational opportunities for the community…
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Health
How Local Emergency Services Are Responding to Firefighter Suicide Rates
More firefighters are dying of suicide than in the line of duty, according to the National Fire Protection Association. What Are The Numbers? In 2018, 64 firefighters died doing their job while 82 died of suicide. The Firefighter Behavioral Health Alliance believes that only 40 percent of firefighter suicides…
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Health
Northeast Georgia Plans Responses To Mental Health on Oct. 6
Mental health affects one in five adults in the U.S., according to The National Institute of Mental Health. If these statistics are concerning, know that Northeast Georgia is recognizing this problem by holding candlelight vigils across the area on Oct. 6. According to the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services…
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Athens-Clarke County
An Inside Look at Addiction Recovery Stigma
“What’s right with you?” That’s the first thing people hear when they go to an addiction recovery workshop hosted by the nonprofit People Living in Recovery. Tucked inside the second floor of a Christian ministry in Athens, PLR provides a safe, positive space for people on the journey to recovery.…