Alternatives to Doomscrolling That Can Better Your Mental Health
Finding new hobbies or rediscovering old ones can help you fight the urge to pick up your phone. Learn more here.
How to Support Friends’ Mental Health at College
College can be stressful Here are tips to help a friend who may be struggling. READ MORE
Therapy on the Road: Inside the Touring Mental Health Service Used by Performers
Providing critical mental health support in a hugely challenging industry. READ MORE >>
Study Finds Arts & Crafts Improve Mental Health
“Crafting and other artistic activities showed a meaningful effect in predicting people’s sense that their life is worthwhile.” Learn more.
Stargazing Boosts Mental Health
A number of people report a lift in mood when they got out under the stars. Learn more here.
Receiving an Autism Diagnosis as an Adult
Learn what to expect here.
How a Provider-Police Collab is Expanding Virtual Mental Health Access
Read about a successful model that extends access to mental healthcare. Learn more.
Milestone Chosen for Good News Network Book Giveaway
I announced last month that Good News Network was giving away 2,500 free books for our 25th anniversary—and it took many weeks to read and assess the hundreds of requests. But all the books have now been packaged, and I wanted to share the wonderful list of groups that are receiving them. Read More >
Milestone HCQU West Develops Free “DSP Handbook” App
Milestone’s Health Care Quality Unit (HCQU) West announces the launch of its free app, “DSP Handbook”, on February 17, which is National Caregiver Day. The app is available for free download from the Apple App Store and Google Play Store. “DSPs” are Direct Support Professionals, who assist people with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities in realizing […]
Addiction Programs Receive $6M from Opiod Settlement Fund
The next batch of grants from Pennsylvania’s opioid settlement fund will flow to more than a dozen groups that help residents living with substance abuse disorders. In total, the Department of Drug and Alcohol Programs awarded $6 million to 19 organizations, that provide outreach to underrepresented communities across the state. Read More >
