The Link Between Financial Stress and Mental Health

“If you’re experiencing a state of intense emotional negativity or sadness, which could present as either a source of frustration or a complete inability to get out of bed in the morning, we know that this particular diagnosis has a major correlation with our ability to deal with finances,” said Alex Melkumian a clinical psychotherapist and founder of the Financial Psychology Center in Los Angeles, California. “It’s not just about finding employment, but during employment it may also affect your ability to do your job well and get promoted or receive bonuses.”


This article was published by MassMutual Life Insurance in August 2022. It offers solutions to stress caused by money problems, and how to get help and guidance to see your way out of a seemingly hopeless situation.

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The Future of Aging: Combining A Nursing Home With A Childcare Center

Ideas.Ted.com discusses a hopeful model for the future of aging that combines a nursing home with a child care center. Intergenerational living may be a new model that fosters bonds between young and old. In Singapore, 3 Gen Flats help older people, younger people, and those in the middle live in close proximity.

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Times Beach Missouri Dioxin Disaster: Migraines, Nosebleeds, Dead Animals

On December 23, 1982 the Missouri Department of Health and the federal Centers for Disease Control (CDC) informed residents of Times Beach, Missouri that their town was dangerously contaminated, when the chemical dioxin was sprayed on its unpaved roads, and that the town will have to be evacuated and demolished. Residents reported migraines, nosebleeds, and dead animals.

What Is Dioxin?

Dioxins are toxic chemicals that can remain in the environment for long periods of time. They may have been created by burning the vinyl chloride that was on the Norfolk Southern train that derailed in East Palestine, Ohio on February 3, 2023.

East Palestine Residents Demand To Be Evacuated As Testing For Toxic Dioxin Begins

Residents of East Palestine, Ohio continue to speak about health issues following the February 3 Norfolk Southern train derailment. The town is located about 50 miles northwest of Pittsburgh, Pa. The EPA reported that the train was carrying hazardous materials.  It said that vinyl chloride, butyl acrylate, ethylhexyl acrylate and ethylene glycol monobutyl ethers were released into the air, surface soil and surface waters.