News 2021

We are approaching the Qatar 2022 World Cup, an event that focuses the attention of different worldwide personalities on the mental health of the players. In this occasion, it was Prince William, who sat down with England’s players to talk about how they feel about this important championship. It is worth mentioning that the Prince… Read More

A Gallup survey made to 16,000 workers in the US, showed that almost half of them have mental health problems originating at work. The results showed, for example, how women tend to be more affected than men in their emotional wellbeing by work related factors. In addition, among the feelings that exist are anxiety, depression… Read More

Psychiatry specialist Dr. Mohamed Abdelbadie Elsayed Ahmed Ismail of the Burjeel Royal Hospital in Al Ain, spoke to Alarabiya News about the impact that Covid-19 has had on people’s mental health, as it has generated grater anxiety, loneliness and stress, among other conditions. As Dr. Elsayed, Dr. Reena Thomas of Dubai’s Medeor Hospital has also… Read More

In the annual survey on mental health carried out by Ipsos in 34 countries, between July 22nd and August 5th of this year, we can see how people around the world perceive mental health in relation to physical well-being, how we talk about health problems, and how they are treated by health care services. Among… Read More

October 10th is Mental Health Day, which according to the WHO is to “rekindle our efforts to protect and improve mental health”. Some of the alarming figures given by WHO to alert us on this issue and invite us to take action are: An estimated 12 billion working days are lost each year to depression… Read More

There is a highly concentrated cannabis substance called “dabs”, which is produced by extracting the psychoactive compound THC from cannabis plants. Researches in the United States consider it a silent but growing threat to public health, especially among young adults and adolescents. Due to the dangerous nature of the substance and the restriction of its… Read More

The Department of Education and the Department of Health and Human Services, through the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA), and thanks to the Safer Communities Act (BSCA), allocated more than $300 million for mental health. The goal is help to create healthier and safer learning environments for children, who will receive support and training… Read More

Just as TikTok has been a support platform for those who suffer from emotional wellbeing problems, many of the influencers and users run the risk of not receiving the correct opinion, because they decide to self-determine their diagnosis, which always needs the support of a professional.  One of the examples is the influencer Rocío Romero,… Read More

The American rapper Megan Thee Stallion launched her new website to support mental health. The artist has spoken for a long time of the importance of this topic. Let us remember that last year for example, she mentioned how music helps her to alleviate the death of her mother and father. Then, in February of… Read More

The University of Massachusetts Chan School of Medicine has, for the first time, recommended that adults under the age of 65 get screened for anxiety, because it can be undetected for years. The US Preventive Services Task Force’s draft recommendations mention the finding that the median time to start anxiety treatment is 23 years. They… Read More

We are celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month, a month that allow us to remember the valuable contributions of the Hispanic community to America, such as its literature. Therefore, it is important to read some of the books recommended here, because from them we could understand better this wonderful Hispanic culture: How Not to Drown in a… Read More

Katja Pavlovna is the founder of “Sorry My Mental Illness Isn’t Sexy Enough For You” https://www.livesnotlabels.co.uk/ an online project that seeks to give voice to those who do not have one through sharing the testimonies of people from all over the world who live with a mental illness. The initiative came from Pavlovna after she… Read More

Having a cosmetic treatment can generate mental health situations in patients who decide to do so, causing them Body Dysmorphic Disorder (BDD), resulting in their suffering constant concern about their appearance. According to Dr. Toni Pikoos, a clinical psychologist who specializes in body image and related disorders, when people with BDD seek out treatments most… Read More

The change of season is approaching, we will enter autumn and this will perhaps affect our emotional wellbeing and cause Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) in us. Although there are people with depressive symptoms during the summer and they feel better during the winter. Some tips to prevent SAD are: eat healthy foods, spend as much… Read More

Stress is present in our lives daily, we cannot control it, but we can work on the way we see it to treat it in a better way. Therefore, a team of researchers, including scientist from the University of Rochester and Google’s Empathy Lab worked on a way to help adolescents cope with stress, this… Read More

A survey carried out by DotCom Therapy in the United States during September of this year found alarming figures on the concern of parents regarding the management of their children’s mental health during the pandemic. The results show that, out of 1109 parents surveyed, 35% responded that they do not visit mental health experts for… Read More

The pandemic will once again become one of the protagonists this end of the year, since the fear remains constant given the appearance of the new variant. This has negative consequences in each of us because of anxiety about what 2022 holds, the sadness of not being able to share in person with our loved… Read More

This week the capital has events for the whole family again. To begin with, the appointment starts on December 8th and runs through March 6th, 2022 at the Renwick Gallery of the Smithsonian American Art Museum, where the New Glass Now  will be held. On Friday, December 10th at the National Portrait Gallery, you will… Read More

After almost two years of people suffering anxiety and/or depression due to the pandemic, these conditions will likely continue due to the emergence of a new variant of Covid-19: Omicron. People continue with feelings of despair. Many are thinking that that they will be quarantined again, away from loved ones, perhaps even longer this time…. Read More

On December 1st World AIDS Day was observed. The disease that attacks mostly people in South Africa and a recent study by the Journal of the International AIDS Society revealed that Miami is the city with the most cases in the United States. That is why due to the lack of professionals that exist to… Read More

Washington is again full with free events for the whole family this week. From now until September 25, 2022, the Gun Violence Memorial Project is being exhibited at the National Building Museum, a tribute to the thousands of lives lost to gun violence in America every year. On Friday, December 3rd, the Ronald Reagan Building… Read More

Wondermind is the new platform created by Selena Gómez with the support of her mother and a friend, through which she seeks to eliminate the stigma of mental health. The website contains interviews with experts, support tools to improve emotional well-being and even a weekly podcast that will have the support of celebrities who will… Read More

Our capital is full of free events for the whole family again this week. The Holiday Season has arrived and with it the 8th Holiday Tree Lightning, which will take place on November 27 at 6 PM at 825 10th Street NW. Different cultures come to the Flea Market at Eastern Market on November 28th… Read More

This week Washington is filled again with free events for the whole family to enjoy. FUTURES Remixed_ Smithsonian’s AIB FUTURES Opening Weekend will kick off on Friday, November 19th at the Smithsonian Arts and Industries Building. On Saturday November 20, from 9 AM to 12 PM, the Globber Fun Run will be held at Wheaton… Read More

Priyanka Chopra, Megan Rapinoe, Paloma Elsesser, Valentina Sampaio, and Naomi Osaka, among other celebrities are part of the Victoria’s Secret’s The VS Collective, a project comprised of empowered women, some of whom overcame mental health issues and today are an inspiration for their fans around the world. The VS Collective deals with topics such as… Read More

A decision that for many is controversial and drastic was implemented in October by Baltimore Schools, installing software on student computers that alerts teachers, families and even authorities when students perform searches that may affect their mental health. Thanks to the joint work between technology and the responsible adults for the education of minors, GoGuardian’s… Read More

The pandemic negatively affected people with the loss of life, the absence of loved ones, being unemployed, and in general instability. A study published this month by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s National Center for Health Statistics (NCHS) found that overall suicide rates decreased by 3% between 2019 and 2020. However, during the… Read More

This week Washington is filled again with free events for the whole family to enjoy. If you want to enjoy good gastronomy, on November 6th you can attend the REDEYE Night Market from 4 to 12 PM. And thinking about food, the week of the 7th to the 14th the DMV Black Restaurant Week will… Read More

The University of Washington’s Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences received a $3.7 million grant from the philanthropy Ballmer Group to run a student-led mental health support program by students earning a bachelor’s degree in evidence-based talk therapy. The purpose of the program is not only to make the population aware of the importance of… Read More

The world of information has demanded that everything revolve around social networks, where, much of the content produced can be harmful to mental health. This is due to the different challenges that can be found on social media, as well as the damage of social standards that “must be met”. For those reasons, all alerts… Read More

Summer is coming to an end, and the high temperatures, which have been notorious this year, not only lead to a bad mood and irritability, but have also been linked to elevated levels of anxiety, as well as mood swings, especially in sensitive people. For example, meteorosensitive people tend to be more highly affected by… Read More

Having moments of stress when having a daily commute can be difficult to manage. Have you asked yourself how many people normally can also suffer from the same feelings? Well, this is normal, and it makes for levels of patience and even character to vary so much that it might lead to having a bad… Read More

When it comes to needles, not everyone handles them well, but many people also do not consider the emotional and mental burden that this might bring. Now, with worldwide COVID-19 vaccinations, one of the downsides of vaccination requirements is that many will refuse vaccination due to the negative feelings caused by the vaccination process, the… Read More

In one major study of 60,000 Iraq and Afghanistan veterans, 13.5% of deployed and nondeployed veterans screened positive for PTSD, while other studies show the rate to be as high as 20% to 30%. For Army veteran John Canfield, it took years for him to realize that he was struggling with PTSD. The most common symptoms that John has were… Read More

Bad feelings strike again. The victim was Alex Kearns, a 20-year-old investor who after an apparent confusion lost $ 730,000 in his Robinhood account. Currently, the family is suing the investment firm for accusing them of being responsible for allowing young people to invest without informing them about the high risks. He later took his… Read More

The vaccines can’t cause infertility mRNA don’t change the DNA of our human cells All the vaccines were tested Every single vaccine goes through a safety evaluation to be sure that it’s safe before it’s used in the general public. Science conversation | World Health Organization

Support a more hybrid workforce Lead by example Build mental health into our leadership culture Engage, understand and support staff Reach out to all of our people across the organization Take a broad view of what you class as mental health support Wellbeing and mental health have always been important considerations for the people of… Read More