‘It’s an idea whose time has come’: Spain to test out 4-day workweek

‘It’s an idea whose time has come’: Spain to test out 4-day workweek

A Spanish political party’s proposal for an experimental four-day workweek was accepted by Spain’s government, which is hoping to help the country achieve a better work/life balance.

A Spanish political party’s proposal for an experimental four-day workweek was accepted by Spain’s government, which is hoping to help the country achieve a better work/life balance.

Georgia House seeks bigger bump in mental health spending

Georgia House seeks bigger bump in mental health spending

Georgia House members want to spend more on mental health and state universities next year, using savings from the state share of the Medicaid program and reduced debt payments.

Georgia House members want to spend more on mental health and state universities next year, using savings from the state share of the Medicaid program and reduced debt payments.

Nonprofit seeks mentors for Georgia foster kids 'aging-out' of system

Nonprofit seeks mentors for Georgia foster kids 'aging-out' of system

More than 40 percent of foster children who age-out of the system are homeless within a year and a half and 50 percent have substance abuse issues, according to the faith-based non-profit.

More than 40 percent of foster children who age-out of the system are homeless within a year and a half and 50 percent have substance abuse issues, according to the faith-based non-profit.

State representative pushing for mental, behavioral telehealth resources in schools

State representative pushing for mental, behavioral telehealth resources in schools

State Representative Sandra Scott introduced House Bill 9. It would authorize the state to develop guidelines specifically for mental and behavioral telehealth services for students in Georgia schools.

State Representative Sandra Scott introduced House Bill 9. It would authorize the state to develop guidelines specifically for mental and behavioral telehealth services for students in Georgia schools.

Domestic violence hotline calls remain steady in pandemic, but are more 'intense'

Domestic violence hotline calls remain steady in pandemic, but are more 'intense'

An increased number of calls into domestic violence hotlines are more "intense" during the COVID-19 pandemic, says the director of Domestic and Sexual Violence at A New Leaf.

An increased number of calls into domestic violence hotlines are more "intense" during the COVID-19 pandemic, says the director of Domestic and Sexual Violence at A New Leaf.

Georgia 'last responders' brace for expected surge in COVID-19 deaths

Georgia 'last responders' brace for expected surge in COVID-19 deaths

Gregory B. Levett and Sons Funeral Home saw a 40 percent increase in inquiries in 2020 compared to their average year of business.

Gregory B. Levett and Sons Funeral Home saw a 40 percent increase in inquiries in 2020 compared to their average year of business.

Clinical psychologist offers advice on election fatigue

Clinical psychologist offers advice on election fatigue

The U.S. Senate runoff extended an already contentious election season by an additional two months here in Georgia--which means the ads just kept running and the political arguments just kept going. Clinical psychologist Dr. Rebecca Johnson Osei said those ads have taken a toll and even ignited other conflicts.

The U.S. Senate runoff extended an already contentious election season by an additional two months here in Georgia--which means the ads just kept running and the political arguments just kept going. Clinical psychologist Dr. Rebecca Johnson Osei said those ads have taken a toll and even ignited other conflicts.

Fentanyl drives opioid deaths during first pandemic months, according to CDC

Fentanyl drives opioid deaths during first pandemic months, according to CDC

New data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention indicates fatal drug overdoses steadily increased before the pandemic and skyrocketed in the first months of it.

New data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention indicates fatal drug overdoses steadily increased before the pandemic and skyrocketed in the first months of it.

Loneliness can strengthen parts of brain tied to imagination and reminiscing, study finds

Loneliness can strengthen parts of brain tied to imagination and reminiscing, study finds

Researchers behind a large study have found that loneliness might actually help strengthen parts of the brain tied to imagination, reminiscing and future planning — helping those cope with isolation.

Researchers behind a large study have found that loneliness might actually help strengthen parts of the brain tied to imagination, reminiscing and future planning — helping those cope with isolation.

Combating loneliness
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Combating loneliness

Mental Health expert Dr. John Delony advises on how to combat loneliness during the holidays in the midst of the pandemic.

Mental Health expert Dr. John Delony advises on how to combat loneliness during the holidays in the midst of the pandemic.

Loneliness, depression, anxiety intensify during holiday season

Loneliness, depression, anxiety intensify during holiday season

With social distancing this holiday season, health professionals worry it could create an element of seasonal loneliness for those who are usually alone.

With social distancing this holiday season, health professionals worry it could create an element of seasonal loneliness for those who are usually alone.

Persons infected with COVID-19 at risk of psychiatric disorder

Persons infected with COVID-19 at risk of psychiatric disorder

Researchers from Oxford in England have discovered that people infected with the coronavirus are also at risk of developing a psychiatric disorder.

Researchers from Oxford in England have discovered that people infected with the coronavirus are also at risk of developing a psychiatric disorder.

Carrollton police team with mental health experts for calls

Carrollton police team with mental health experts for calls

Carroll County is rolling out a new Crisis Response Team to handle 911 calls that deal with mental illness.  It includes a police officer who is also a trained paramedic teamed with a mental health professional.  

Carroll County is rolling out a new Crisis Response Team to handle 911 calls that deal with mental illness.  It includes a police officer who is also a trained paramedic teamed with a mental health professional.  

Deaf community facing mental health challenges amid pandemic

Deaf community facing mental health challenges amid pandemic

The deaf community said mental health is a major issue during pandemic. A lack of access to news, face coverings and social distancing has led to loneliness and stress.

The deaf community said mental health is a major issue during pandemic. A lack of access to news, face coverings and social distancing has led to loneliness and stress.