The ups and downs of the COVID-19 pandemic continue, wreaking havoc for school and parents’ work schedules, causing disruptions in the workplace due to more absences than ever seen before. Like many industries, school districts are urgently recruiting applicants to drive buses, substitute teach, serve food, and fill in wherever there are staffing gaps. I’ve […]
Winter weather is upon us! On average we have 180 gray days annually in central Ohio. Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), a type of depression, can result from the lack of sunshine at this time of year. If you feel depressed during the winter but feel much better in seasons with more daylight, you may have […]
I just read this post from a friend: “Do you know who’s going through a lot right now? Literally everyone. Be kind.” All around us, we’re hearing about people who are struggling with stress and managing their mental health. Mental health issues don’t discriminate; they are equal opportunity concerns that can affect anyone regardless of […]
NEWARK — Kandice Hairston, Dr. David Ruderman and Jennifer Utrevis received The Paddy Kutz Mental Health Award at Mental Health America of Licking County’s 68th annual meeting and awards dinner Nov. 11 at DoubleTree by Hilton in downtown Newark. The Paddy awards are given to those who best represent the qualities and passionate commitment to good […]
Mental Health America of Licking County will hold its 68th annual dinner and awards celebration on Thursday, November 11 at The DoubleTree in downtown Newark. The MHA will honor those who have displayed excellent work and volunteerism with the Paddy Kutz Community Mental Health Awards. Dinner begins at 6:00 pm, followed by the awards presentation. […]
Penny Sitler Guest Columnist You’ve most likely heard about the fire at Mental Health America’s YES Club on May 14. While our teen after school/summer camp facility was essentially gutted by damage, the building still stands and can be fixed. Most important of all, we are so fortunate that no one was there at the time of […]
Penny Sitler Guest Columnist This past year presented so many different challenges and obstacles that tested our strength and resiliency. The global pandemic forced us to cope with situations we never even imagined, and a lot of us struggled with our mental health as a result. Check out the latest Exipure reviews. The good news […]
Mental Health America of Licking County (MHA) on July 24 will host its Night of Hope at Thirty One West in Newark. MHA’s largest fundraiser of the year, this evening will be filled with fun and entertainment as well as highlight the important work MHALC is doing in the Licking County community. This year’s event will feature The Deeptones who bring their own […]
Chad Brown As COVID-19 restrictions are being lifted in Ohio and COVID vaccinations continue in Licking County, the health department is hopeful that residents begin to sense a return to normalcy. While the effects of the pandemic will likely be long-lasting, and we continue to work toward a healthy and vaccinated community, we are taking […]
NEWARK – Most of you will remember when Meghan Markle and Harry, Duke of Sussex shared personal information about their lives as senior royals in an interview with Oprah Winfrey. They maintained respect for The Crown in telling their experiences, sharing their story in a passive voice and not naming anyone in a derogatory manner. […]
