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Children’s Mental Health Summit sparks discussion on social media and community collaboration

October 25, 2023 by Paul

PARKLAND, Wash. More than 220 people, including school district, behavioral health and hospital leaders, agree that more resources are needed to fully address the children’s mental health crisis. They all gathered Monday in a ballroom on the campus of Pacific Lutheran University to share ideas and potential solutions to offset a dramatic increase. “We saw …

Does rental accelerate biological aging? New study sparks debate on housing policy

October 10, 2023 by Paul

Study: Are housing circumstances associated with faster epigenetic ageing?. Image Credit: ADragan / Shutterstock

The biological impact of renting, as opposed to owner occupation, is almost double that of unemployment. against having paid employment, the results suggest. Fortunately, these effects are reversible, highlighting the importance of housing policy in improving health, the researchers say. Many aspects of housing are associated with physical and mental health, including cold, mold, overcrowding, …