There are over 80 diagnosed sleep disorders, so whether you live in the calm rural areas or downtown Akron, chances are you’re susceptible to a case of insomnia. Being unable to sleep is chiefly a sign of stress or other mental disorders, so the first step in treatment is locating the factors that cause it. Other treatments focus on the production of melatonin, a substance … [Read more...]
Mental Health & Food Festival Sept. 1 offers wellness resources, family-friendly entertainment
The inaugural Summit County Mental Health Entertainment & Food Festival is offering a safe place for residents to talk about mental health and will take place Saturday, Sept. 1, from noon to 8 p.m. at Joy Park Community Center, 825 Fuller Ave., in Akron. The event, hosted by Life Solutions South, in partnership with the city of Akron, Joy Park, SAIUM Entertainment group, … [Read more...]
Summit County kicks off mental health awareness campaign with rally July 22
'Change Direction' identifies five signs of mental illness, helps break stigma -- Change Direction Summit County – a local version of the national 'Change Direction' mental health awareness campaign – will officially launch with a lunchtime kickoff rally Friday, July 22 from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at Lock 3. The event is free and open to the public. The 'Bringing Mental … [Read more...]
Pastoral Counseling Service consolidates in Akron’s Highland Square neighborhood
Pastoral Counseling Service (PCS) is open for business at its new location at 611 W. Market St. in Akron’s Highland Square neighborhood. The agency provides mental health and addiction treatment services for children and adults. The new location consolidates PCS administrative offices, formerly located on Bowery Street and the Barbara M. Vassel Comprehensive Care Center, … [Read more...]
Psychiatrist, concert pianist offers window into creative process for ‘Music and the Mind’
Music and the Mind combines mental health discussion with classical performance -- The percentage of people working as artists who suffer with mental illness is generally much higher than people working in other fields, says renowned Psychiatrist and Concert Pianist Dr. Richard Kogan, who on Saturday, Feb. 6 will be at EJ Thomas Hall in Akron to speak about mental health and … [Read more...]
