A group of psychologists are kicking off Black History Month with a workshop exploring and addressing the long history of racism in the field.
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Olympian Simone Biles Has Her Priorities Straight
The champion gymnast showed a lot of guts in withdrawing from her events in Tokyo.
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“Everyone’s Anxiety Level Is Up”: Psychiatrists Seeing The Impact Of COVID-19
At a time when so much is uncertain, one of the best things people can do for their own well-being is focus on what they can control. That’s the advice of Dr. Anthony Gallo, a psychiatrist in private practice in North Kingstown and on staff at Westerly Hospital. He spoke with The Public’s Radio South County Reporter Alex Nunes about the impact of the coronavirus pandemic on mental health and also what people can do if they’re feeling fearful and overwhelmed.
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6 Months After Casino Opens, Gambling Addiction Services Roll Out… Slowly
Half a year since the opening of the MGM casino in Springfield, Massachusetts, some mental health counselors are seeing an uptick in gambling among clients — though not necessarily an increase in people seeking addiction treatment.
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RIC To Launch 24/7 Mental Health Phone Line
This spring, Rhode Island College is set to launch a mental health phone line that will provide 24/7 support to students. RIC President Frank Sánchez said the service will help students in crisis, who don’t have time to schedule an appointment two weeks out. Reporter Sofia Rudin has more.
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$3 M Federal Grant To Improve Mental Health Screenings
R.I. health officials and Women & Infants Hospital to expand mental health screening for pregnant and postpartum women
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Blue Cross To Contribute $5 M To State Fund For Mental Health Care
Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Rhode Island will contribute $5 million over the next five years to a new state fund designed to support and expand access to mental health care. The establishment of the fund, announced late Tuesday by the state Office of the Health Insurance Commissioner, comes as the office completes an in-depth examination of Rhode […]
