by Lisa Fischer // Photograpghy by Jamison Mosley For me to explain my story of living with addiction, it starts on day one of my life. I was born in Newark, New Jersey, to a beautiful red-haired mother, Jean, and a witty Jewish siding-salesman father, Frank. In the 1960s, Frank was a peer of comedian…
by Laura Monteverdi // Photo by Jamison Mosley Throughout my career as a reporter and news anchor, I have covered many different types of stories. Some of my favorites are from my time spent in Sioux Falls, S.D. I had my own series called “Life with Laura,” where I had the opportunity to do everything…
Americans utilize modern medicine every day for problems ranging from allergies to acne. However, treatment for a leading cause of death among Americans, opioid overdose, remains acutely controversial. Deep-seated beliefs about drugs and drug users have prevented this group of individuals from receiving adequate treatment. People with substance use disorders are long overdue for consideration…
Much debate is happening around the country regarding the addiction crisis. A recent article published by the New York Times has a report from the CDC noting over 70,000 deaths in 2017 occurred from drug overdoses. The majority is in large part due to the synthetic opioid, Fentanyl. Literally, every three weeks, we lose more…
“Mindfulness means paying attention in a particular way: on purpose, in the present moment, and nonjudgmentally.” -Jon Kabat Zinn Rivendell Behavioral Health hosted a luncheon on Friday, December 14, on being mindful during the holiday season. The program was led by Laura Huff, an LMSW at Rivendell Behavioral Health, who presented a few different…
If you watch local television or follow local stations on social media, you’ve probably heard anchor Laura Monteverdi’s name. She spends her mornings on THV11 sharing news and stories with us. But there was one story she kept quiet for a long time. Earlier this year, Laura decided it was time to share her story…
The holidays are a time for people to come together as one, united by love and compassion. This happy time, though, can be difficult for those who have suffered a loss. As emotions run high around the holidays, grief and pain can be especially strong for some. People can grieve due to the loss of…
Opioids are creating a public health crisis throughout America, and law enforcement and health care professionals are rushing to address the problems caused by these substances. Learn more about the opioid crisis in Arkansas at a community forum entitled “Opioid Crisis: The Ripple Effect,” which will be held at the Park Hill Baptist Church in…
Fox16 helped spread the word about AY Magazine’s 2018 Mental Health Guide by sharing stories from the guide and stories about mental health. Click here to see Fox16’s special section on mental health news. Fox 16 & AY Magazine Team Up for Mental Health Week State of Mental Health: Youth Suicide State of Mental Health…
by Dwain Hebda The first step in taking control of mental health issues – resolving to take action – is the hardest one. But what happens once you or a loved one is ready to get help? “The therapy relationship is very personal, it’s really a ‘right fit’ thing,” says Ken Clark, practice director with…
