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Tewksbury Hospital staff raise alarm about violent patient encounters
Nurses and health professionals picketed Monday to draw attention to an increasing number of workplace violence incidences and nurse retention issues at the state’s facility. -
Editing photos for social media linked to pursuing cosmetic procedures, new BU research shows
A new study from Boston University found that, post-COVID, people were more likely to think that having a cosmetic procedure would boost their self-esteem. -
Wake Up Well: Looking for mental health support? Call, text or chat these resources
If you want to know more about mental health-related topics or are seeking more information about how to get help, we hope you can find these resources useful. -
Post-9/11 veterans suffering from head trauma and PTSD need new treatment
TRACTS, or the Translational Research Center for TBI and Stress Disorders, aims to develop effective treatments for veterans suffering from co-occurring disorders. -
Americans who live alone report depression at higher rates, but social support helps
The number of people living alone in the U.S. jumped to nearly 38 million. A new study shows people who live alone are more likely to report depression if they didn't have other social supports. -
Wake Up Well: Why we talk about mental health
There's been more of a push to talk about our mental health, and this year we are joining that conversation with a new series called Wake Up Well. -
24 nifty tips to make 2024 even brighter
Surprising and creative ways to help boost your health and happiness in the new year. -
Gardner hospital reopens mental health unit after years-long struggle to hire clinicians
Like many facilities across the state, Heywood Hospital struggled to hire and retain doctors during a mental health crisis during the COVID-19 pandemic. This month, it will open six new beds. -
Americans on Medicare now get better access to mental health care. Here's how
Medicare now covers therapy appointments with licensed marriage and family counselors, and licensed professional counselors. -
National ketamine shortage puts therapy patients at risk
Over the last decade, ketamine therapy has grown is popularity to treat severe depression, but a recent shortage of the drug is putting treatment of of reach for many patients.
