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Study: Most high school students say they have had a traumatic experience
BY NADIA RAMLAGAN KENTUCKY NEWS CONNECTION New data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention show three of every four high school students nationwide said they have experienced at least one adverse childhood experience, including witnessing domestic violence in the home, parental separation or physical and sexual abuse, among others. Research has shown the…
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Health advocates say Amendment 2 would take money from school-based health and nutrition programs
BY MELISSA PATRICK KENTUCKY HEALTH NEWS LEXINGTON — Health advocates gathered in Lexington Oct. 16 to voice strong opposition to Amendment 2, saying if passed it would divert money away from much-needed school-based health and nutrition programs that are proven to improve student outcomes. Amendment 2 is a question on next month’s ballot that asks…
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42 state attorneys general call for surgeon general’s warning on social media platforms
BY MELISSA PATRICK KY HEALTH NEWS Kentucky Attorney General Russell Coleman announced that Kentucky is part of a bipartisan coalition of 42 attorneys general who are calling for federal legislation to require a surgeon general’s warning on social media sites, similar to what is on cigarette and alcohol containers. “As state Attorneys General, we sometimes…
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Men’s Health Month a reminder to schedule preventive screenings
BY MELISSA PATRICK KY HEALTH NEWS Men’s Health Month in June is a reminder for men to think about their health and consider making some screening appointments that could lengthen, or even save, their lives. Why is it so important for men to take care of themselves? For one thing, on average in the United…
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Eight suicides in a month make for ‘mental health crisis’ in Pike County
BY STAN INGOLD WEKU Officials in Eastern Kentucky are dealing with what they are calling a “mental health crisis.” In Pike County, over the last 30 days at least eight people have committed suicide. To put that into perspective, the county had eight suicides in all of 2023, said Tammy Riley, the county’s public health…
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School-based clinical social worker serves needs of students in moments of crisis
BY RACHEL DOVE MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Martin County School District administrators have recognized that students need direct access to a professionally trained therapist in times of crisis. Thanks to a grant and partnership with Big Sandy Healthcare, a certified clinical social worker now spends her days addressing the emotional and mental health needs of…
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Hatfield joins Addiction Recovery Care’s leadership team
GREENUP COUNTY — Addiction Recovery Care (ARC) announced a significant addition to its leadership team Wednesday. Timothy Hatfield, a renowned healthcare leader with extensive experience, has joined the organization as the president of ARC’s newly formed hospital division. This division will play a vital role in expanding ARC’s efforts to provide comprehensive behavioral health and…
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How to manage your mental health in the holiday season
BY DR. GOPALKUMAR RAKESHASSISTANT PROFESSOR OF PSYCHIATRYUNIVERSITY OF KENTUCKY For many, the holiday season is not always the most wonderful time of year. With work and school deadlines quickly approaching, holiday shopping expenses piling up, and back-to-back large social gatherings, this time of year can eventually take a toll on one’s mental wellness. According to…
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