Linnea Sorensen attends Schaumburg High School in Schaumburg, Ill. Now that Illinois allows students to take up to five days off per school year for their mental health, she can stay home when she feels “not fully mentally there.” Giles Bruce/Kaiser Health News hide caption toggle caption Giles Bruce/Kaiser Health […]
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States that legalized marijuana now researching mental health risks of high-potency cannabis
With national cannabis legalization poised to be introduced in the Senate, states that legalized recreational marijuana 10 years ago are now studying the public health implications of a variety of new high-potency products amid questions about a possible link to psychosis. The newer products are called marijuana concentrates and are […]
Report: How the U.S. Health Care System Fails Women Compared to Other Countries | Best States
American women of reproductive age are poorly served by their country’s health care system compared to women in other high income countries, according to a new report released by The Commonwealth Fund, a foundation focused on improving health care. “U.S. women are sicker, more stressed, and die younger compared to […]
Ohio State’s Harry Miller announces medical retirement, discusses mental health
Editor’s note: If you or someone you know is having thoughts of suicide or is in emotional distress, contact the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-TALK(8255) or at suicidepreventionlifeline.org. Ohio State offensive lineman Harry Miller announced Thursday that he is medically retiring from football, citing the challenges he’s faced in […]
How states are doing at supporting kids’ mental health at school : Shots
With many kids struggling emotionally, group of mental health organizations are pushing for increased investment in mental health services in schools. SDI Productions/Getty Images hide caption toggle caption SDI Productions/Getty Images With many kids struggling emotionally, group of mental health organizations are pushing for increased investment in mental health services […]
A large trial of screening for gestational diabetes mellitus in the United States highlights the need to revisit the Australian diagnostic criteria
Recent trial results validate previous concerns about the IADPSG criteria for gestational diabetes The definition of gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) varies considerably depending on the region where a woman lives, and considerable controversy remains on the best approach to diagnosis. A 2021 trial showed no benefit for women or infants […]
States Were Sharing Covid Test Kits. Then Omicron Hit.
In a few short months, states have gone from donating surplus rapid covid-19 tests to states with shortages to hoarding them as demand driven by the spike in cases strains supplies. Last January, North Dakota had amassed 2.7 million Abbott Laboratories BinaxNOW rapid covid tests from the federal government — […]