RACINE, Wis. — Arvan Johnson, an 11-year-old boy headed into middle school, knows about the lead poisoning that happened when he was a baby. While he doesn’t remember it, his mother, Leanna Jones, told him how he used to crawl on the floor when he was a baby in their apartment on Martin Luther King […]
Tag: anxiety
Posted inCommunity, Health, Local news, Non-Profits, Parenting, Schools
Ways to improve alarming rates of poor mental health impacting Wisconsin girls
Girls and young women in Wisconsin are reporting troubling rates of poor mental health impacting their lives. The feelings of anxiety, sadness, hopelessness, depression and stress all account for the state of their poor mental health. In addition, these feelings worsen for girls and young women who are of color and those who live in […]
Posted inGovernment, Health
Universal mental health screenings address well-being of Wisconsin’s youth, help develop resilient mindsets
MADISON — Wisconsin’s Office of Children’s Mental Health (OCMH) is working to assist youth in the state who are impacted by mental illness symptoms or conditions through universal screening. Universal screenings work to identify and address anxiety, depression or suicidal thoughts occurring among youth in Wisconsin, as a way to then connect those individuals to resources. […]
Posted inHealth, Health and Fitness, Life
Alcohol Awareness Month 2023: how much is too much?
April is alcohol awareness month; a time to reflect on our drinking patterns and the role that alcohol plays in our lives. Most adults in the United States who drink, do so moderately and without complications. At the same time, alcohol-related problems are among the most significant public health issues in the country, especially in […]
Posted inBusiness, Business Spotlight, Health, Health and Fitness, Local news
Business Spotlight: Valerie Lyvers: Acupuncture and Herbal Medicine
Valerie Lyvers is a Licensed Oriental Medicine Practitioner. While new to the Racine area, she is not new to practicing acupuncture and herbal medicine. The 5-star rated practitioner is bringing her expertise from the Chicago area to help those in the community through her new small business. Lyvers’ goal is to provide accessible and affordable […]
Posted inCommunity, Health, Non-Profits
10 ways to manage mental health during the holidays
Talking about mental health has become less stigmatized, especially since the advent of the Covid-19 pandemic. Stress, anxiety and depression are something no one wants to experience during the holidays. However, far too often, the symptoms of these conditions overwhelm people. The holidays can be difficult due to financial troubles, the loss of loved ones, […]