MIND HEALTH

Vatican: Popes Knew About Sex-Abusing Archbishop

"The Vatican was aware of allegations that included a report dating to 1987 by a priest who said he observed sexual conduct between McCarrick and another priest ... " Nov 10, 2020 | NPR – A new Vatican report on former Cardinal Theodore McCarrick, who was defrocked last year amid allegations of sexual misconduct that spanned decades, shows that Popes John Paul II and Benedict XVI were aware of the accusations against him. The Vatican on Tuesday...

Point, Click, Make Baby: The Rise Of Platonic Co-Parenting

What's Love Got To Do With It? ‘I wanted to meet a mate and have a baby without wasting time’ They’re ready to start a family, but can’t wait for The One. As ‘mating’ sites boom under lockdown, we meet those hoping for a better way to raise a child Oct 31, 2020 The Guardian – When Jenica Anderson and Stephan DuVal clicked on one another’s online profile on Modamily.com – tagline “A new way to family”...

One Thing Prevents Memory Decline

Oct 29, 2020 Association for Psychological Science – We may wish some memories could last a lifetime, but many physical and emotional factors can negatively impact our ability to retain information throughout life. A new study in the journal Psychological Science found that people who feel enthusiastic and cheerful—what psychologists call “positive affect”—are less likely to experience memory decline as they age. This result adds to a growing body of research on positive affect’s role in...

Is Apathy an Early Sign of Dementia?

"Older adults who aren't interested or enthusiastic about their usual activities may have a higher risk of developing dementia, new research suggests." – WebMD Oct 14, 2020 American Academy of Neurology | MINNEAPOLIS – Older adults with severe apathy, or lack of interest in usual activities, may have a greater chance of developing dementia than people with few symptoms of apathy, according to a study published in the October 14, 2020, online issue of Neurology®, the medical...

Pope Trusts The Almighty, Shuns The Mask

"When the clergy hold themselves above the rules, we call that clericalism, a sin that you have loudly denounced." Pope reverts to mask-less old ways amid growing criticism ROME (AP) — A day after donning a face mask for the first time during a liturgical service, Pope Francis was back to his mask-less old ways Wednesday despite surging coronavirus infections across Europe and growing criticism of his behavior and the example he is setting. Francis shunned a...

Cuomo Threatens To Shut Churches

"Cuomo said religious leaders would have to agree to follow existing rules and become 'a full partner in the enforcement of the rules.'" "We’ll close the institutions down" Oct 5, 2020 New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo warned Monday the state could move to shut down religious institutions that do not agree to comply with restrictions on mass gatherings during the coronavirus pandemic. Cuomo said state officials would take over enforcement of mandates such as building capacity limits,...

Animal Lovers Happier Than Others In Times Of Pandemic

Having a pet – or even being a birdwatcher – is linked to better mental outlook during virus crisis | Sep 25, 2020 | University of York, UK – Sharing a home with a pet appeared to act as a buffer against psychological stress during lockdown, a new survey shows. Most people who took part in the research perceived their pets to be a source of considerable support during the lockdown period. (23 March - 1 June,...

Age-Related Dementia is REVERSIBLE

"Over 6 months of follow-up, investigators noted that participants in the intervention group were able to improve their lifestyle and had higher cognition scores than those in the control group." Lifestyle improvements may lessen cognitive decline | Sep, 10, 2020 Wiley – Results from a new study suggest that lifestyle changes may help to improve cognition in older adults experiencing cognitive decline that precedes dementia. In the study published in the Journal of the American Geriatrics Society, 119 individuals...

Pope Francis: Health Of All Is A ‘Common Good’

"A healthy society is one that takes care of everyone's health." Pope Francis calls health of all a 'common good' Sep 09, 2020 The Associated Press, VATICAN CITY — Pope Francis arrived at his weekly general audience wearing a face mask and used hand sanitizer before appealing for the faithful to look out for the health of others as well as themselves during the coronavirus pandemic. Francis took off the mask as his car pulled into the San...

Covid-19 Got You Down? You Have Lots Of Company

"New research shows U.S. adults who experience common symptoms of anxiety and depression are at greater risk of delaying medical care and not receiving non-COVID-19 medical care amidst the pandemic." Anxiety and depression are associated with medical care avoidance during the pandemic September 3, 2020 University of Toronto – Since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, there has been empirical and anecdotal reports of declines in both emergency and ambulatory medical visits. However, little research has been conducted...

Kanye’s Bizarre WH Bid Raises Mental Health Questions

"West's attention-grabbing presidential bid is ... dogged by repeated questions about the campaign's tactics the candidate's mental health." CNN reports rapper's publicity stunt as political news while conceding he may have mental health problems CNN Politics – Kanye West is on the ballot in Minnesota and Tennessee but just missed the filing deadline in Wisconsin. Missouri said his petition lacked more than 3,400 valid signatures, but he's gone to court in a last-ditch attempt to...

Vigilante Justice: “Where Anger Becomes Unhealthy”

"Healthy anger, as a response to injustice or unfairness, can motivate one to act in a productive manner ... Where the anger becomes unhealthy is if our fantasies of vigilante justice and revenge-seeking eat up our cognitive space to the point where we have no room for anything else. It becomes unhealthy ... if I actually follow through on my superpower wishes." – Mark Schiffman, Psy.D. Vigilante calls before Kenosha attack "I just killed somebody." – Kyle Rittenhouse Aug...

“Gov. Newsom Is NOT The Head Of Our Church”: California Pastor

"There is no power given to the government to make those calls against us." | CA pastor defies Gov. Newsom's new restrictions Pastor John MacArthur speaks out against coronavirus restrictions. Watch the latest video at foxnews.com

Baptist Preacher Promptly Fired After ‘Coming Out As Transgender’

Baptist pastor ‘shocked’ after being fired for transgender reveal | Fox News – A pastor in Canada was fired for "theological reasons," her church said, after coming out as transgender in an online sermon. The Rev. Junia "June" Joplin, who is originally from North Carolina, surprised some in June with the announcement at Lorne Park Baptist Church in Mississauga, Ontario, during a service held online due to the coronavirus lockdown. "I want you to hear me when...

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