Common Sense Health: Mental Health — Missing Pillar in Universal Health Care

Common Sense Health: Mental Health — Missing Pillar in Universal Health Care

Benjamin Rush, one of the signers of the American Declaration of Independence and often called the father of American psychiatry, pushed for more attention towards “diseases of the mind”. He published his observations in 1812, and here we are in 2025 – still playing catch-up. For decades, we’ve been talking about universal health care. Canada, quite rightly, takes pride in a publicly funded system. But let’s be honest: the “universal” part has l…

The U.S. is Overmedicated–And It’s Not Just About Big Pharma – NYCTastemakers

Roughly 47 million Americans take prescription medication for mental health treatment. This number has steadily increased over the past decade–a clear indication of not only a mental health crisis but a dependency on pharmaceutical solutions.  Many are aware that the American public is overmedicated, but it is often framed as pharmaceutical greed. The mentality is […] The post The U.S. is Overmedicated–And It’s Not Just About Big Pharma appeared…

Mental health support critical for senior leaders

The COVID-19 pandemic revealed mental health risks for executives. Leaders now embrace support programs to reduce stress, burnout, and workplace stigma. The post Mental health support critical for senior leaders appeared first on Rochester Business Journal.