The JEM Foundation recommends that everyone get yearly mental health physicals. Check in on your mental health and don’t wait until the sadness or anxiety are really bad. According to National Alliance for Mental Illness, 1 in 5 Americans will experience a mental illness in a given year. A study by Mental Health America found [...]
We need your help, immediately, to ensure state-regulated insurance companies are complying with federal and state law and treating physical and mental health equally. As you know, we are working to enact the insurance reporting requirements for Jake’s Law. The insurance industry, not surprisingly, is trying to pair back the reporting requirements, especially around Non-Quantitative [...]
Depression and anxiety is something that many people struggle with. No one is immune. Read about how Olympic gold medalist Nick Goepper has fought depression with treatment. Click here to read more.
The teenage years come with their own set of challenges. But did you know that you can use nutrition to your advantage? Read this article for more information.
Researchers have found that many people who have depression also have low circulating levels of vitamin D in their blood, so is it possible that the two factors are related? Read this article to learn more. Additional Information Docosahexaenoic acid dietary supplementation enhances the effects of exercise on synaptic plasticity and cognition Exercise contributes to [...]
Did you know there are steps you can put in place to help your child's mental health? Read this article to learn more.
This article talks about how consistent one-on-one counseling and text messages significantly reduced violent behavior, anxiety and substance use among adolescents. Access to these prevention programs is vital! Watch our video about Mental Health Checkups.
Social media has changed the way people are bullied, and unfortunately, it's not for the better. Bullying can follow a person home from school or work because of our availability with technology. Read this article to learn about the ABC program to help stop bullying! Click here to read related articles about bullying and suicidal [...]
We know the signs to look for when our child is physically sick. But when it comes to their mental health it's not always as clear. Here are some things to look for when checking your child's mental health. Click here to read more.
Arizona passed a similar law in 2021. According to a new law in Illinois, students are now allowed to miss school for a mental health day. Now more than ever after two years in a pandemic we all need to realize the importance of mental health and this is a great first step in caring [...]
