What Turtles All the Way Down gets right about OCD
I was diagnosed with OCD three years before I read “Turtles All the Way Down,” John Green’s 2017 novel, which has just been adapted into a movie. I had recently …
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Four Corners profiled Ange’s mum in 1996. Now she’s a mum trying to do things differently
In 1996, Ange McAuley was just 11 years old when ABC’s Four Corners profiled her family living on the outskirts of Brisbane. At the time, her mother was pregnant with …
Florida man claims Adderall made him psychotic and caused terrifying seizures; now he’s suing CVS and Costco for prescribing it.
A Florida man claims to have suffered seizures and a disturbing psychosis after taking “too much” of the common ADHD drug Adderall. In a landmark case, Robert Buckley has accused …
This 4,000-year-old practice could be just what you need to beat stress
This is a labyrinthine way to beat stress. The ancient practice of walking mazes has become increasingly popular for reducing anxiety and increasing well-being, the BBC reported. A labyrinth is …
CDC director highlights mental health focus at Family Health Centers of San Diego
In the world of health care reform, the word upstream means investing in early intervention, treating small problems in the clinic before they become large enough to require hospital stays. …
Quebec woman wonders why she’s being asked to pay thousands for cancer drugs | Globalnews.ca
Editor’s note: This story has been updated to include a statement from the health authority received after the time of publication. Forty-two-year-old Laval, Que. Resident Jessie Putre isn’t ashamed to …
Sitting vs standing: how to balance the 24 hours to optimize health, why good sleep is key – News18
Standing up for yourself, literally, has many benefits. An Australian study has suggested standing for at least five hours a day for optimal health. He also found exactly how much …
Ground broken for much-needed mental health hospital – Newsradio 1070 WKOK
More photos below DANVILLE The need for mental health services has grown tremendously over the years, but the number of caregivers available has not kept up. Geisinger’s new president and …
Air Force pilots can now begin mental health treatment and won’t be immediately removed from flying status
An Air Force policy change will allow pilots to receive 60 days of mental health treatment without being removed from flying status, a notable policy update as the service works …
Here’s exactly how many hours you should be sitting, sleeping, standing, and exercising each day
Whether in the office, when we were WFH, watching TV or out for a girls dinner, we spend a lot of our time sitting. In fact, the NHS says the …