W.Va. lawmakers have struggled to address mental health among police, fire and EMS. But for first responders with PTSD, the issue can’t wait.

W.Va. lawmakers have struggled to address mental health among police, fire and EMS. But for first responders with PTSD, the issue can’t wait.

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Being is an app that wants to help users map out and address mental health concerns

Being is an app that wants to help users map out and address mental health concerns

Being, a Delaware-based startup, is on a mission to scale its mental health app, which aims to help users create a map of their concerns to better navigate their everyday issues. The... Read more »
Ohio Organizations Form Alliance to Address Mental Health in Agriculture

Ohio Organizations Form Alliance to Address Mental Health in Agriculture

SURVEY AVAILABLE … First-of-its-kind group focuses on offering more resources to agricultural communities PUBLISHED ON September 21, 2023 The Ohio Agricultural Mental Health Alliance (OAMHA) will focus on mental health in agriculture... Read more »
New CARE Courts Will Address Nexus of Mental Health and Homelessness, But Expectations Tempered

New CARE Courts Will Address Nexus of Mental Health and Homelessness, But Expectations Tempered

A man sleeps next to trash cans in downtown San Diego. Photo by Chris Stone Under the low hum of cold fluorescent lights in a nondescript office park in Orange County, dozens... Read more »
Pueblo must address mental health to get handle on homelessness

Pueblo must address mental health to get handle on homelessness

Pueblo won’t have a “good grasp” on addressing homelessness until it figures out how to provide mental health treatment that could help stabilize people who are unhoused, Mayor Nick Gradisar said at... Read more »
New jail doesn’t address Louisville’s addiction, mental health crisis

New jail doesn’t address Louisville’s addiction, mental health crisis

The year was 1972. Denny Crum scouted the best talent for what would become a nationally honored men’s basketball program for the University of Louisville. Sitting with the Southern Indiana high school... Read more »
Valleywise adds First Episode Center to address youth mental health care access

Valleywise adds First Episode Center to address youth mental health care access

A counselor works with a patient at Valleywise Health’s First Episode Center in Avondale. (Photo courtesy of Valleywise Health) A patient uses a fidget spinner at Valleywise Health’s First Episode Center in... Read more »
San Bernardino Fatherhood aims to address Black infant mortality, helps dads build their skills – San Bernardino Sun

San Bernardino Fatherhood aims to address Black infant mortality, helps dads build their skills – San Bernardino Sun

Recognizing higher rates of Black infant mortality in California, the Perinatal Equity Initiative, or PEI, was launched in 2018 to address causes of this disparity and look at best practices. Under the... Read more »
New program in Morris to train addiction treatment specialists looks to address unmet needs in Greater Minnesota

New program in Morris to train addiction treatment specialists looks to address unmet needs in Greater Minnesota

At the University of Minnesota Morris, psychology faculty have known for some time about the severe shortage of addiction treatment professionals in rural parts of the state. This year, they’ve developed a... Read more »
CESA 7 works to address rise in student mental health issues

CESA 7 works to address rise in student mental health issues

Waldron-Kuhn By Annika Morschauser Contributing Writer NORTHEAST WISCONSIN – Poor mental health has been on the rise in students, and CESA 7 is fighting the increase by hosting programs to give adults... Read more »
The Intersection of Mental Health and Aging: Why It’s Important to Address Both

The Intersection of Mental Health and Aging: Why It’s Important to Address Both

As we age, our mental health becomes increasingly important. The intersection of mental health and aging is an area that deserves attention, as it affects the well-being and quality of life of... Read more »
UVM Health Network proposes M effort to address mental health care

UVM Health Network proposes $18M effort to address mental health care

The University of Vermont Health Network wants to build a mental health urgent care clinic to take some of the heat off of its emergency departments, which often act as de facto... Read more »
Helping Schools and Districts Address Mental Health Crisis among their Students

Helping Schools and Districts Address Mental Health Crisis among their Students

In October, about 70 school and district leaders from around the country gathered in Utah for a mental health summit. More than once during the three-day conference, administrators had to break away... Read more »
State undertaking B ‘transformation’ to address mental health crisis

State undertaking $1B ‘transformation’ to address mental health crisis

ALBANY — The state has begun a $1 billion effort to confront a mental health crisis exacerbated by the isolation of the COVID-19 pandemic in what experts say is the biggest transformation in... Read more »
Here’s where S.F. wants to put money to address drug crisis and ODs

Here’s where S.F. wants to put money to address drug crisis and ODs

San Francisco’s potentially painful budget cuts this year won’t hit one of the city’s top priorities: services to help people struggling with mental illness and drug addiction who are at risk of a... Read more »
Breaking the Stigma: How to Address Mental Health with Confidence

Breaking the Stigma: How to Address Mental Health with Confidence

Mental health is a crucial aspect of our overall well-being, yet it is often stigmatized and overlooked. Many people feel uncomfortable talking about their mental health or seeking help because of the... Read more »
The Impact of Mental Health on Teenagers and How to Address it

The Impact of Mental Health on Teenagers and How to Address it

Mental health is a critical aspect of overall well-being that can impact anyone, including teenagers. Adolescence is a time of significant change and development, and it can be challenging to navigate for... Read more »
Proposed intake center at Macomb Co. Jail would address mental health

Proposed intake center at Macomb Co. Jail would address mental health

Macomb County officials are proposing a new $228 million central intake center at the county jail complex, with services for those brought to the lockup with mental health and substance abuse issues.... Read more »
The Intersection of Mental Health and Aging: Why It’s Important to Address Both

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Mental health is an important aspect of our overall well-being and it is essential to identify and address any issues that may arise. Mental health issues can include a wide range of... Read more »
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