Author Archives: Emo Health

Mental Health Care

In this 25-minute video posted on August 1, 2022, John Oliver, host of the TV program “Last Week Tonight” on the HBO network, discusses problems and issues in our mental health care system with his trademark sense of humor. He talks about apps and hospitals and difficulties finding a (good) therapist… who takes insurance… and… Read More »

The Lifeline and 988

(July 16, 2022) – 988 is the new phone number for the USA’s Suicide & Crisis Lifeline, formerly known as the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline.      See: https://988lifeline.org/current-events/the-lifeline-and-988/ People who call, text, or chat 988 are connected to trained professional counselors who listen, understand, provide support, and connect people to resources. In addition to reaching the… Read More »

Mental healthcare IS healthcare!

California just implemented the strongest mental healthcare law in the entire United States. At a time when anxiety, depression, loneliness, and PTSD are on the rise, such legislation is urgent. However, health insurance companies remain intent on raking in profits without doling out help, constantly putting greed above the health of people who pay for… Read More »

Mental Health TV Series by Prince Harry and Oprah Winfrey

New docu-series featuring honest discussions about mental and emotional health, including trauma, abuse, and depression, plus where and how we go from here… No one needs to heal alone. By caring for each other, communities shape a powerful route to sustainable recovery. The road to recovery is not a straight line. Challenges are inevitable; hope… Read More »