By Rhys Edmonds The rapid growth of social media over the last decade has established an entirely new medium for human interaction. Online platforms such as Facebook, Twitter and Instagram have allowed people in every corner of the world to be connected 24/7. By 2021, it is forecast that there will be around 3 billion…
A major outcome of the International Year of Disabled Persons was the formulation of the World Programme of Action concerning Disabled Persons, adopted by the General Assembly on 3 December 1982, by its resolution 37/52 1(Archival PDF).10 11 The World Programme of Action (WPA) is a global strategy to enhance disability prevention, rehabilitation and equalization of opportunities,…
Psychological disorders, also referred to as mental disorders, are abnormalities of the mind that result in persistent behavior patterns that can seriously affect your day-to-day function and life. Many different psychological disorders have been identified and classified, including eating disorders, such as anorexia nervosa; mood disorders, such as depression; personality disorders, such as antisocial personality…
It’s important to take care of both your mind and body. It will pay off in many ways, including: Allowing you to take charge of your life and feel good about the choices you make. Gaining energy and feeling more fit. Improving your physical health. Gaining a positive outlook and finding more enjoyment in your…
CLEVELAND, Ohio — In April, six staff members at FrontLine Service tested positive for COVID-19. As a result, many of FrontLine’s workers made the sudden transition from holding face-to-face behavioral health appointments from the office to telehealth appointments out of their homes.Hundreds of behavioral health workers in Cuyahoga County and beyond continue to deal with…
The Canadian PressProvinces to boost vaccination efforts as Pfizer deliveries expected to ramp upThe Ontario government said Monday it is developing a web portal for booking COVID-19 vaccine appointments, a sign of provinces preparing to ramp up vaccination efforts as manufacturer Pfizer-BioNTech increases deliveries. In Quebec, Health Minister Christian Dube tweeted Monday the province expects…
How To Improve Coping Skills Back Psychologists have found that we can all learn how to improve our coping skills and be more resilient. Ten ways to build the resilience to deal with whatever life throws at you. 1. Problem solve Try problem-solving. Work out what you need to do now to get…
Help raise awareness about coping with COVID-19 by sharing these resources. The outbreak of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) is stressful for many people. People respond to stress in different ways and it is normal to experience a range of emotions, including fear, anxiety, and grief. Sharing accurate information about COVID-19 and strategies for coping can…
Turning The Sod At The New San Remo Campus Students on the Bass Coast are one step closer to getting the modern learning facilities they deserve, thanks to the Andrews Labor Government. Minister for Education James Merlino and Member for Bass Jordan Crugnale today turned the first sod on the new junior campus of Wonthaggi…
