Tag: mental health
N.B. mother says daughter ‘devastated,’ left in limbo over school counselling plan – New Brunswick
A Moncton, N.B., mother is speaking out about changes coming to how kids receive mental health counselling in anglophone schools. Megan Trites says her 11-year-old daughter, Kylie, is anxious about the new school year after her counsellor told her she would no longer be her counsellor in September. After being diagnosed with attention deficit hyperactivity…
Residential treatment school closes in North Carolina after deaths of 2 girls
A residential treatment school for girls in the North Carolina mountains has closed after a state investigation and the deaths of two of its students who took their own lives. Asheville Academy announced Tuesday that it released all of its students from its Weaverville campus this past weekend, saying the decision to voluntarily close was…
Niti Aayog Unveils National Brain Health Blueprint to Combat Neurological Disorders, ET HealthWorld
New Delhi: Niti Aayog will soon come up with a blueprint on improving quality of brain health and recognising early signs of cognitive disorders and dementia. The move is aimed at preventing the rising cases of neurological disorders like Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, epilepsy and stroke, among others in the country. A senior government official, aware of…
How to Heal After Trauma (for Teens)
What Is Trauma? A trauma is any event that’s deeply upsetting, scary, or harmful. It can cause you to fear for your life or safety. Things like abuse, violence, sexual violence, accidents, or natural disasters can be traumas. So can becoming homeless, losing a parent, or having a serious illness. Here’s how to help handle…