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The Southern Maryland Chronicle on MSN.com · 1d

Schools can screen students for behavioral health issues – but many are reluctant to do so

After Achilles Bardos learned about the internet in the 1990s, he thought to himself, “Why not in psychology?” A school psychology professor, Bardos talked with his colleagues about using the web to quickly collect data on student behavior.
Metro on MSN.com · 1d

I’m non-binary, autistic, and extremely worried about trans neurodiversity screenings

The NHS is planning on screening all children referred to gender clinics for ‘neurodevelopmental conditions’, such as autism and ADHD.
WBBJ-TV · 15h

You’re not alone: Research shows many Americans show symptoms of a mental health condition

As we prepare for Mental Health Awareness Month, professionals are sounding the alarm on the importance of the topic through awareness and education.
WGLT · 6d

B-N primary care providers want everyone to know they treat mental health too

Primary care is where people go when they have symptoms of an unknown illness or for an annual physical. Providers in Bloomington-Normal want to make sure people know their main doctor can also provide mental health support.
AOL · 11d

Lifesaving research finds AI significantly boosts suicide prevention

In busy medical clinics, doctors often focus on treating physical problems. Yet mental health risks, like suicide, may go unnoticed unless something draws attention to them. A recent study from a team of researchers tested a new way to help doctors notice warning signs sooner.
The Mandarin · 14h

Compounding climate disaster trauma prompts push for clinical screening to change

Repeated climate disasters worsen mental health over time, highlighting urgent gaps in support for vulnerable Australians.
Yahoo · 1d

York Library launches 'Embracing Wellness' series for National Mental Health Awareness

York Public Library, with the support of the York Rotary Club and many community partners, will present a month of programs related to mental wellness
The Associated Press on MSN.com · 22d

Suicides and attempts fall in health systems implementing the ‘Zero Suicide Model,’ study finds

(David Coates/Detroit News via AP) Updated [hour]:[minute] [AMPM] [timezone], [monthFull] [day], [year] Health care systems can reduce suicides through patient screening, safety planning and mental health counseling, a new study suggests, an important ...
Icon for www.news-medical.netNews Medical · Mar 31, 2025

New AI voice screening method improves detection of anxiety and depression

In the project titled, "Automated acoustic voice screening techniques for comorbid ... path for clinicians to screen for signs of mental illness in an adaptive and practical way.
Icon for www.silive.comStaten Island Advance · 26d

Malliotakis introduces bipartisan bill to improve seniors’ mental healthcare

and we can only address the magnitude of the needs if we make mental health screening and care as common a practice as blood pressure or heart disease screening and care. This bipartisan ...
Yonkers Times · 8d

GLP-1 Drugs Should Require Eating Disorder Screening Before Prescription

Dr. Heather Rosen By Heather Rosen, PhD Right now, about 12% of American aged 18 or older (or 1 in 8 adults) are taking GLP-1 (glucagon-like peptide-1) receptor agonists – medications that were initially developed and FDA-approved to treat type 2 diabetes are also being used off-label for weight loss beyond medical need.
InsuranceNewsNet · 5d

9 in 10 Americans Have Put Off Health Checkups and Screenings That Could Help Save Their Lives

Originally published on Aflac Newsroom. COLUMBUS, Ga., April 24, 2025/ CSRwire/— April is National Cancer Prevention and Early Detection Month, a time to emphasize the importance of preventive health care and the value of early detection.
Icon for ohsonline.comOhsonline.com · 5d

Fit for the Job: The Role of Employee Health Screenings

This webinar explores the importance of health screenings for employees to ensure their physical and mental well-being. It highlights the benefits for both employers and employees, including ...
SunStar · 1d

HCDC hosts film screening on disinformation, mental health, and voter literacy ahead of 2025 elections

In preparation for the upcoming May 12, 2025 Philippine elections, the Holy Cross of Davao College, through the Center for Social Communications and Alumni Affa
Icon for www.thestar.com.myThe Star · 5d

‘Take advantage of Socso screening’

HSP 3.0, which began on May 16, will go on until Dec 31. It includes mental health screening, a red blood composition test, diabetes screening through the HbA1c test, a cholesterol level test ...
The Chronicle of Philanthropy · 8d

Children’s Hospital Los Angeles Lands $25 Million for Pediatric Mental Health Program

Plus, the ArtCenter College of Design received a $17 million bequest from a long-time donor; and a hospital, three universities, and the education group Building African American Minds also received large gifts.
WXPR · 6d

School mental health report card highlights Michigan’s strengths and gaps

A national report card finds that even with a $150 million budget threat last year, Michigan still made solid progress in staffing up its school mental health system
Icon for www.victoriaadvocate.comThe Victoria Advocate · 7d

9 in 10 Americans have put off health checkups and screenings that could help save their lives

When it comes to mental health, Gen Z women (51% ... issues such as routine health appointments and recommended health screenings, how health care is prioritized compared to other factors ...
Icon for finance.yahoo.comYahoo Finance · 7d

9 in 10 Americans Have Put Off Health Checkups and Screenings That Could Help Save Their Lives

Notably, millennials are most likely to avoid these overall screenings (62%), closely followed by Gen Z (61%). Reactive versus proactive health care The survey reveals possible cognitive ...
Icon for www.csrwire.comCSR Wire · 6d

9 in 10 Americans Have Put Off Health Checkups and Screenings That Could Help Save Their Lives

When it comes to mental health, Gen Z women (51% ... It explores important issues such as routine health appointments and recommended health screenings, how health care is prioritized compared to other factors, and who are the biggest influences on ...
Icon for healthcare.utah.eduUUHC Health Feed · 8d

Mental health is health

All patients receive a mental health screening at a primary care visit. If care is indicated, behavioral health professionals collaborate with the primary care provider to treat mental health conditions in the same setting as medical problems—reducing ...
The American Journal of Managed Care · 6d

EDs Struggle to Screen, Respond to Social Determinants of Health, Survey Finds

Emergency departments (ED) struggle to screen for social determinants of health, inhibiting quality care and impacting health disparities among vulnerable populations.
Icon for www.aol.comAOL · 7d

6 Men’s Health Screenings You Shouldn’t Ignore

That’s why regular men’s health screenings are more than just a formality—they’re a lifeline. From early detection to prevention, these checkups give you the chance to take control before ...
Becker's Hospital Review · 14d

Where do mental health screenings fit in cardiovascular care?

Cardiovascular risk factors, accelerated by depression and anxiety, increase a patient’s risk for end-stage renal disease, according to a study presented at the American College of Cardiology’s 2025 annual meeting March 31 and published April 1 in JACC.
Psychology Today · 9d

Evaluating Adverse Childhood Experiences for Expert Testimony

A thorough adult trauma evaluation used for legal testimony should include a thorough assessment of adverse childhood experiences.
Icon for www.uab.eduKaleido Scope · 27d

UAB offering health screenings on Regional Wellness Day

vision screenings, mental health screenings and HIV tests. Individuals requiring further care can schedule follow-up appointments with health care providers on-site. Attendees can engage with health care professionals and community organizations ...
Icon for www.medscape.comMedscape · 11d

Mental Health Screening Tools in Correctional Institutions

We sought to identify all studies published in English or French by no later than December 2011 related to mental health screening of incarcerated individuals. The search was completed in February ...