Mental health is health — period. When someone gets the flu, or sprains an ankle, there’s no question about whether care is needed. If that person has health insurance, they can go to their doctor, or nearest urgent care or hospital. It’s often a commonplace, run-of-the-mill experience. ...

As we have begun a new year, we typically think about resolutions or things we would like to change. A new year means a fresh new start. We can’t always control what goes on in the world around us, but we can make small changes to make ourselves more comfortable. Design trends for 2022 ...

As a high school student, deciding what comes next after graduation can be challenging. The natural choice is college for some, but it’s not always the best choice. College enrollment numbers from spring 2021 showed a decline of 3 percent from a year earlier, according to the National ...

As an elementary school counselor, I believe the holiday break couldn’t come at a better time. We have finished one of the most challenging semesters, thanks to all the issues related to COVID-19. Since the pandemic began in early 2020, school counselors have noted students feeling ...

The United States has a new “drug czar.” Last month, Dr. Rahul Gupta was sworn in as the director of the White House Office of National Drug Control Policy, following his Senate confirmation in October. His installation comes amid soaring drug-related deaths across the country — a number ...

Much has been reported in recent days regarding Youngstown State University’s enrollment, academic offerings and budget. Here, we will provide context to help clarify actions that are being taken and why they are necessary for YSU’s long-term sustainability as an institution of opportunity ...