Sunday, May 19, 2013
The Carolina Raptor Center will hold a series of summer camps that offer children a chance to learn about the environment and the creatures in it with hands-on learning and up-close encounters with critters. The Kids for Conservation Day Camp is now accepting registration for its seven-week… read more about CAMPS: Raptor Center camps teach respect for science, nature
CORNELIUS – Lake Norman-area towns have seen their summer camp rosters fill quickly, but Cornelius’ Park, Arts, Recreation and Culture Department still has some openings, particularly in sports camps. Learn more about these camps online at www.cornelius.org/parc. Baseball June 17-21… read more about Some Cornelius town recreation camps still open
MOORESVILLE – Children in the area can enjoy a week sailing on Lake Norman this summer. The Lake Norman Yacht Club will hold a weeklong sailing day camp June 10-14 for children 8-18. But the camp is more than chance to practice nautical skills. “It’s very much a family environment,” said… read more about CAMPS: Yacht club plans sailing camp
Learn about Mental Health Month at these upcoming events in the Charlotte region: • May 2, Drumming Circle, Charlotte: Drum circles follow an ancient tradition of bringing people together. Drumming can be a wonderful outlet for handling stress for patients, family and friends. All ages welcome… read more about Region hosts events for Mental Health Month
Blood center plans May collection drives CHARLOTTE – The Community Blood Center of the Carolinas will hold several blood drives in the area this month, including: • May 11, 2-6 p.m., Regal Theaters Birkdale 16, 16950 Birkdale Commons Pkwy., Huntersville. Donors get a free movie ticket. •… read more about Herald health briefs for April 26
When the 911 call was made about two children trapped under 24 feet of dirt at a construction site in eastern Lincoln County, more than 100 rescue workers from departments in several counties responded to help. After 13 hours of searching, the bodies of Chloe Arwood, 6, and James Caldwell, 7,… read more about Crisis responders aid restoration of mental health
By Kaitlin Roberts A few summers ago, I spent my days doing yoga, enjoying grapes off the vine, canning jam, touring a chocolate factory, and meeting the best chefs and farmers in town. This wasn’t some getaway to Cape Cod or Tuscany. I was right in the Lake Norman area, working as a camp… read more about Know Your Farms kicks off summer camp in Charlotte
HUNTERSVILLE – Senator Jeff Tarte (R-District 41) believes that healthcare funding has long been a major issue for state politicians. Tarte, a Cornelius resident, said N.C. House Bill 5 – an act requiring the Department of Health and Human Services to give temporary financial assistance to group… read more about House Bill 5 healthcare funding ‘a stopgap’ help
DAVIDSON – Walking into psychologist Nancy Miller’s office in Davidson feels a lot like visiting your favorite great aunt. It’s wrapped in soft pink hues, complete with a comfortable couch and full bookshelf. Miller often counsels depressed patients, and she breaks them into three separate… read more about Help for loved ones coping with depression
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration annual report on drug use and mental health disorders in America (2011). Findings: - Americans cannot afford the cost of their mental health treatment — even if they have insurance. - The report estimates that 45.6 million… read more about Mental health chart
Believe it or not, the leading cause of disability in the United States is mental disorders. Most people that suffer from a mental disorder are normally diagnosed with more than one disorder, making mental health just as important as physical health. In today’s society, 26.2 percent, or one in… read more about Chiropractors seek alternatives to mental health treatment
The term mental health is commonly used in reference to mental illness. However, knowledge and research has progressed to a level that differentiates the two. Although mental health and mental illness are related, they represent different psychological states. Mental health is “a state of… read more about The Basics of Mental Health
There are many different conditions recognized as mental illnesses. The more common types include: Anxiety disorders: People with anxiety disorders respond to certain objects or situations with fear and dread, as well as with physical signs of anxiety or nervousness, such as a rapid heartbeat… read more about Types of Mental Illness
Enjoy fun summer events on Lake Norman The summer sun is hot, but Lake Norman is always cool! Check out the events that are happening on and around the lake this summer as Lake Norman celebrates its 50th Anniversary. All summer: • Carolina Coach and Marine Monday Night Tournament… read more about Schedule of upcoming Lake Norman boating events
DENVER - The Coast Guard Auxiliary puts it this way: “Even the most experienced boater needs a safety check.” Division 26 of the auxiliary, based in Denver, recommends that all recreational boaters, including personal watercraft and paddle sport users, take advantage of their free Vessel… read more about Check your boat before it hits the water