Area barn offers cow-hugging therapy as a way to cope
DITTMER, Mo. (AP) — He’s one of those therapists who doesn’t say much, really. No probing questions about one’s mood…
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As COVID slogs on, older adults’ resilience falters; fatigue, fear grow
Late one night in January, Jonathan Coffino, 78, turned to his wife as they sat in bed. “I don’t know…
Black members of Biden’s Cabinet mark Black History Month
WASHINGTON (AP) — The six Black members of President Joe Biden’s Cabinet marked Black History Month recently by discussing their roles, some…
Staff shortages force Missouri psychiatric hospitals to seek outside help
Outside medical help has been called in to care for patients at the Fulton State Hospital as it grapples with…
Three techniques to help you cope with Christmas stress
We often think of Christmas as a time of joy and happiness. But for some people, this time of year is…
As workers flail in pandemic, employers expand mental health benefits
As the COVID-19 pandemic burns through its second year, the path forward for American workers remains unsettled, with many continuing…
Nonprofit grants help fund prosecutors’ push against racial injustice
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — When Deborah Gonzalez took office in January as the district attorney for the Western Judicial District of…
Missouri will become the last state to enforce federal mental health parity act
Under a new state law that went into effect late last month, Missouri will become the final state to enforce…
Annie Malone wins $2.7 million to fight substance abuse, promote mental health
Annie Malone Children & Family Services was recently awarded a $2.7 million grant from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health…
Casual as well as close relationships are vital for older adults
In May, Vincent Keenan traveled from Chicago to Charlottesville, Va., for a wedding — his first trip out of town…
At an extraordinary Olympics, acts of kindness abound
TOKYO (AP) — A surfer jumping in to translate for the rival who’d just beaten him. High-jumping friends agreeing to…
Mayor Jones, Rep. Bush explore Denver public safety idea
ST. LOUIS (AP) — Mayor Tishaura Jones and U.S. Rep. Cori Bush, D-Mo., visited Denver Thursday to investigate a program…
Quest for significance, respect underlies white supremacist movement, more
President Joe Biden’s fundamental pitch to America has been about dignity and respect. He never tires of repeating his father’s…
Lesson of ‘Groundhog Day,’ virus: Learn mindfulness
Many will recall the movie comedy “Groundhog Day,” starring Bill Murray as Phil Conners, an insufferable weatherman from Pittsburgh. Conners,…
Military suicides up as much as 20 percent in COVID era
WASHINGTON (AP) — Military suicides have increased by as much as 20 percent this year compared with the same period…
Pandemic, racism threaten higher Black suicide rate
CHICAGO (AP) — Jasmin Pierre was 18 when she tried to end her life, overdosing on whatever pills she could…