Latest news with #Barbee
24-06-2025
- Health
How extreme heat impacts people with mental illness
As triple-digit temperatures hit the East Coast, individuals with a mental illness -- specifically those who take prescribed medication -- are at risk for heat intolerance, with psychiatric hospitalizations peaking in the summer months, according to experts. During heat waves or especially warm days, there is often an uptick in the frequency of psychiatric hospitalizations, with one study finding that "higher temperatures may trigger bipolar disorder relapses that require hospital admission, and higher expositions to sunlight may increase the risk of manic episodes." There are certain reasons as to why these psychiatric hospitalizations surge in the summer, including body inflammation, which can impact the circadian rhythm, and changes in sleep schedule due to the heat -- which could help "trigger a manic or depressive episode" for people with bipolar disorder, Rebecca Barbee, a psychiatric physician's assistant at Southlake Psychiatry in North Carolina, told ABC News. Those who take medications to treat a variety of mental illnesses, including antidepressants, mood stabilizers and antipsychotic medications, are more likely to experience heat intolerance during warmer months, since these prescriptions make it difficult for people to determine when they are dehydrated, Barbee said. "A lot of people aren't aware that those medications can affect their body's ability to regulate its body temperature," Barbee said. "Just the fact that we're taking a medication, it can make it harder to sweat appropriately, harder for our body's internal thermometer to regulate and know when we're getting too hot." Symptoms for heat intolerance include excessive sweating or not sweating enough, lightheadedness, dizziness, nausea, vomiting, fatigue, mental status changes or confusion, Barbee said. Barbee recommended people who are taking medications for their mental health talk with their health care provider and see if their prescription puts them at risk for not being able to regulate their body temperature. For those who are at risk, Barbee said she encourages them to remain hydrated, dress appropriately, take breaks, use fans, have the option to remain in shaded areas and look out for any symptoms of heat intolerance. Caregivers or loved ones of individuals with mental health issues should ensure they have access to fans or air conditioning and also remember to include times for breaks when planning outdoor activities, Barbee said. "It's a matter of checking in, checking in on those that are especially vulnerable in our community, those who struggle with homelessness or lack of access to air conditioning," Barbee said. The heat wave enveloping the East Coast will hit cities with the worst of the high temperatures on Tuesday, with extreme heat warnings and heat advisories in effect for 150 million Americans from Texas to Maine. On Tuesday, the heat index will make it feel like 106 degrees in Boston and Philadelphia; 102 degrees in New York City; 109 in D.C.; 107 in Charlotte, North Carolina; an 105 in Charleston, South Carolina. Temperatures will begin to drop on Thursday.
Yahoo
16-04-2025
- Yahoo
Search underway for teen girl missing for several days: CPD
CHICAGO — Authorities in Chicago are asking for help in the search for a teen girl who officers say has been missing for several days. According to Chicago police, a search began this week for 14-year-old Verniece Barbee, who police say went missing on Sunday, April 13. Officers said the teen girl was last seen in the 5700 block of South Green Street in Englewood, on the city's South Side. LATEST CASES: Missing people in Chicagoland Barbee, who stands 5-foot-2 and weighs around 180 pounds, has brown eyes and blonde hair. Authorities shared details about Barbee's disappearance in a news release shared on Wednesday afternoon. A photo provided by Chicago police shows the missing teen wearing two purple star-shaped pimple patch stickers, though it is unclear if she was wearing them at the time of her disappearance. Read more: Latest Chicago news and headlines Anyone with information on the whereabouts of 14-year-old Verniece Barbee is asked to contact the CPD Area One SVU at 312-747-8380 or dial 911. Those with information that could help authorities in their investigation can also leave a tip at Tips can be filed anonymously. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
08-04-2025
- Yahoo
GBI Investigates death in Newington
NEWINGTON, Ga. (WSAV) — The Georgia Bureau of Investigation (GBI) is currently investigating the death of a 21-year-old in Screven County. The investigation comes at the request of the Screven County Sheriff's Office (SCSO). The early stages of the investigation shows that SCSO responded to Simpson Town Road in reference to a shooting on Monday, April 7, at approximately 12:55 p.m. Upon arrival, law enforcement discovered Isaiah Barbee Jr. with a gunshot wound. Barbee was taken to a local hospital, where he was later pronounced dead. Barbee's body will be taken to the GBI Crime Lab in Pooler, where a Medical Examiner will perform an autopsy. This case is active and ongoing. Anyone with information is encouraged to contact SCSO at 912-564-2013 or the GBI regional investigative office in Statesboro at 912-871-1121. Anonymous tips can also be submitted by calling 1-800-597-TIPS (8477), online by clicking here, or by downloading the See Something, Send Something mobile app. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
CBS News
04-04-2025
- Sport
- CBS News
Central Michigan fires basketball coach Tony Barbee after four seasons
Central Michigan fired basketball coach Tony Barbee on Thursday after the Chippewas failed to advance to the Mid-American Conference Tournament for the second time in three years. Athletic director Amy Folan announced that Barbee would not return for a fifth season, saying the program "needs to go in a different direction." Central Michigan went 14-17 overall and 7-11 in conference play to finish 10th in the 12-team standings. Barbee had a 49-75 record with the Chippewas, including 0-2 in MAC Tournament games. The 53-year-old previously had coaching stints at UTEP and Auburn. He spent eight years as an assistant at Kentucky before taking over at Central Michigan in 2021.
Miami Herald
04-04-2025
- Sport
- Miami Herald
Central Michigan dismisses coach Tony Barbee
Central Michigan fired coach Tony Barbee on Thursday after four seasons. The Chippewas went 14-17 this season and 49-75 in Barbee's four seasons at the helm. Barbee, 53, had one winning season at Central Michigan, going 18-14 during the 2023-24 season. "At this time, I have determined that we need to go in a different direction with the leadership of our men's basketball program," athletic director Amy Folan said in a news release. "I want to thank Tony for his dedication and service during his last four years in Mount Pleasant. We wish him the best in his future endeavors. "I am confident that we will attract a high-caliber candidate pool during our head coaching search. This is a tremendous opportunity, and we know that our community will rally behind our next Chippewa men's basketball coach." Barbee also went 49-75 in a four-season stint at Auburn from 2010-14. Prior to that, Barbee went 82-52 at UTEP from 2006-10, leading the Miners to a 26-7 record and a NCAA Tournament appearance during the 2009-10 campaign. --Field Level Media Field Level Media 2023 - All Rights Reserved
