Mental health-related leaves of absence common among family caregivers
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Sep 20, 2024
Mental health, even more than physical illness, is the most common reason workers require medical leave following a leave of absence to care for a family member, according to a new study.
Senior living and care workforce faces mental, physical health challenges: report
By
Donna Shryer
Sep 18, 2024
One in four frontline workers in senior living and care report that their current physical health is affected negatively by adverse childhood experiences, according to a new report.
New rules meant to ensure parity for mental health, physical health insurance coverage
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Sep 10, 2024
The US Labor, Health and Human Services, and Treasury departments on Monday issued final rules meant to elevate mental health coverage to the same level as physical health coverage under private insurance...
Mental health utilization increased around time of prostate cancer diagnosis
Aug 16, 2024
An increase was seen for both psychotropic medication and mental health service use.
Variety of digital apps aid mental health symptoms in adults
Jul 22, 2024
The authors say that digital interventions may aid patients waiting for care.
Experiencing gratitude tied to longevity in older women
Jul 08, 2024
Higher levels of gratitude were tied to a 9% reduction in all-cause mortality and a 15% reduction in cardiovascular death.
Laws shielding healthcare professionals seeking mental health services could lead to protections in senior...
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
May 29, 2024
Although new laws in Georgia that create so-called safe-haven programs to protect healthcare professionals who seek mental health services are geared mainly toward physicians and nurses, backers say that...
Assisted living innovations offer new hope for older adults with serious mental illness
By
Kimberly Hadson, BSN, RN, PMH-BC
May 28, 2024
As the population of older adults with serious mental illness grows, the long-term care industry must increase options available so everyone can find a place to thrive as they age. Assisted living has...