mental health

A day after the House passed the measure, which seeks to prevent children under 16 from having social media accounts, Senate President Kathleen Passidomo said the chamber will start moving forward with it.

Children under 16 would be banned from social media platforms regardless of parent approval under a measure that is the top priority for the House speaker.

The optional online course would teach how to interact with people who have dementia, recognize behaviors, use alternatives to physical restraints and spot signs of abuse, neglect or exploitation.

As cognitive skills erode, driving skills weaken, but an older driver may not recognize that. Advance directives on driving are one way to handle this challenge.

A counselor survey about work experiences paints a picture of uneven training, uncertainty about how long to stay on the line, and policies on whether to inform a caller when police are on the way.

The suicide rate for Hispanics in the US has increased significantly over the past decade. The reasons are varied, citing factors such as language barriers, poverty and a lack of bilingual mental health professionals.

Perinatal mental health conditions stand as the leading cause of maternal mortality. Psychologist Jill Garrett, program director of The Motherhood Space at Baptist Health, offers solutions.

Health officials say a preliminary review finds no connection between suicidal thoughts and a new class of diabetes and obesity drugs, but they cannot definitively rule out “a small risk may exist."

About a quarter of all suicides occur among personnel caught up in legal or administrative battles, sometimes for minor infractions. It was more than double the risk of others with known financial stress.

The bridge with sweeping views of the Pacific and San Francisco Bay has long been a destination for people seeking to end their lives, with nearly 2,000 plunging to their deaths since it opened in 1937.