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Among the misinformation spread on social media is the idea that cocaine can fight the coronavirus It\'s not clear where this is coming from ? Russia? The State Department has already blamed Russia for false personas Garlic and masturbation have been added to the mythology Whether this is disinformation or misinformation is unclear But it is playing into everyone\'s fear These ?cures? are not only not cures;they\'re dangerous Well, cocaine is at least
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As the COVID-19 pandemic impact on mental health continues to reveal more people than ever in need of quality mental health care, a new partnership and launch of in-app coaching and therapy services seems to be occurring at a critical time Sanvello Health Inc , a digital mental health care provider and a UnitedHealth Group company, announced Sept 8 a new partnership with Olympic gold medal gymnast and wellness advocate Aly Raisman, Business Wire reported The new strategic partnership also comes as Sanvello launches its new mental health coaching services and an expanded therapy offering, both available within the app ?Working with a professional therapist and building in self-care practices to my everyday routine have really helped me through some very tough times,? said Raisman ?I want to help others create space to focus on their own mental health, and Sanvello is a great place to start ? Used by over 3 5 million people worldwide, Sanvello holds the No 1 search position for stress and anxiety in the app stores and has a consumer approval rating of 4 8/5 stars Officials reported that three-quarters of Sanvello Therapy users saw a 50% improvement ? clinically significant improvement ? within 60 days
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The Massachusetts Department of Correction (DOC) shut down admissions to its Massachusetts Alcohol and Substance Abuse Center (MASAC) last month after 28 men at the facility tested positive for COVID-19 Eleven staff members of the facility\'s medical provider since earlier this year, Wellpath, also tested positive The facility operates under Section 35, a controversial Massachusetts law allowing people to be committed to addiction treatment if their substance use is deemed dangerous Commitment is for up to 90 days ?The Department of Correction\'s focus remains on the health and safety of those entrusted to our care at all 16 of our facilities,? according to a DOC statement ?All MASAC patients have been tested, and all who tested positive are being treated in quarantine More than 400 positive cases of the virus have been reported in state prisons since the pandemic began, according to a report on WBUR Eight DOC prisoners have died from COVID-19 Two men held in county jails have died from the disease
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