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WATCH: School & Safety Officials Seek to Balance Preparedness & Mental Health
School district leaders and law enforcement officials walked a delicate line on September 21 as they discussed the need to keep students safe in an era of mass shootings while…
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Lourdes community honors friend, teammate on Mental Health Awareness Night – Post Bulletin
ROCHESTER — Nights like Friday are made for football players like AJ Quimby. The bright lights at Rochester Regional Stadium. A familiar rival, La Crescent-Hokah, on the opposite sideline. Some…
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Why are hundreds of Missourians stuck in jail, not treated for mental health issues?
Patricia Tatum said she thinks about her son from the time she wakes up to the time she goes to sleep. She feels helpless. “There’s nothing I can do,” she…
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Why Missourians with mental health issues are stuck in jail
READ MORE Broken Government “Broken Government” is an special project from The Kansas City Star that exposes the ways in which government at all levels across Missouri and Kansas fails…
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Trans children who took puberty-blocking drugs had mental health issues, UK study found
Taking puberty-blocking drugs has been shown to cause mental health issues in trans children, according to a recent analysis from the University of Essex. In re-examining the results of a…
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Why Maximalism and Cluttercore Can Rewire Your Mental Health
Source: Stepth Wilson / Unsplash Minimalism has garnered significant attention for its mental health benefits and streamlined aesthetics, but it’s important to acknowledge that the tenets of minimalism (like simplicity…
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Mental health in Canada worsened in 2022: StatCan
More than five million Canadians experienced some form of mental health disorder in 2022, a new Statistics Canada study has revealed. StatCan says those Canadians “met the diagnostic criteria for…
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Larimer County officials cut ribbon on new behavioral health center – Loveland Reporter-Herald
After years of work, Larimer County officials gathered in southwest Fort Collins Friday morning to officially cut the ribbon on the Larimer County Behavioral Health Services at Longview Campus building.…
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Clinicians, lawmakers talk mental health barriers related to race
Rates of mental health crisis scenarios have a significant tie to demographics. On Friday, a panel of mental health experts gathered together, hosted by Louisiana Rep. Troy Carter, at the…
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Greenwood Community High School, Anthem to host mental health week
The main entrance of Greenwood Community High School is seen in February. A mental health awareness week for students is set to take place there next week. Daily Journal File…
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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…
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‘We must do more’: Nebraska lawmaker investigating mental, behavioral health needs
LINCOLN — Ahead of the 2024 legislative session, one Nebraska lawmaker is investigating state mental and behavioral health care needs amid a state and national “crisis.” State Sen. John Fredrickson of…
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Solving a puzzle: IWU adds mental health escape rooms to nursing curriculum
When Illinois Wesleyan University nursing students Angel Lee, Davion Lemon and Jovan Perez showed up to take part in a mandatory escape room assignment Wednesday afternoon, they didn’t know what…
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More college campuses leveraging the outdoors to support student mental health
Credit: Noah Lyons/EdSource Students spend time at the turtle pond on the campus of San Diego State University. Credit: Noah Lyons/EdSource Students spend time at the turtle pond on the…
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Michigan’s foster children face mental health challenges – but these agencies set them up to succeed
This article is part of State of Health, a series about how Michigan communities are rising to address health challenges. It is made possible with funding from the Michigan Health…
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Mass. doctor on how food insecurity affects mental health
Mass. doctor on how food insecurity affects mental health Updated: 5:32 PM EDT Sep 20, 2023 NO INJURIES HAVE BEEN REPORTED ALL DAY TODAY, WE’VE BEEN TELLING YOU ABOUT THE…
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My mental health journey inspired me to help others, growing up in a Māori and Samoan family
Shaqaila Uelese talks about her mental health battle. OPINION Silence, more than anything, surrounded topics such as mental health in my upbringing. Some could argue this is a normal result…
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Hilinski’s Hope Brings Student Athlete Mental Health Week to More Than 155+ Schools
Hilinski’s Hope’s fourth week of collective action is a continuation of the organization’s service to the mental wellbeing of students across all levels and sports NEW YORK, Sept. 20, 2023…
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4 in 5 employees in Asia at risk developing mental health issues: study
Employees in Asia are under “significant mental health strain,” with 82% having a moderate to high risk of developing mental health issues. That’s according to a new report from insurance…
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‘He was on the way up’: mother of NSW police shooting victim demands mental health reform | New South Wales
Judy Deacon didn’t shut herself away after her son, Jesse, was shot and killed by New South Wales police two months ago. Instead, the 79-year-old harnessed her anger. She started…
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Celebrities Who Took A Mental Health Break And Came Back Better
Humans are overly fixated on the things we can see, often ignoring the unseen aspects of life. And that includes our mental health, along with that of others. If we…
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Satisfyer Launches High Touch Meditation Series In The Free Satisfyer Connect App During Sexual Health Month
The global brand is the first to customize sexual wellness meditations that pair with Bluetooth compatible Satisfyer devices NEW YORK, Sept. 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — Today, Satisfyer, an award winning global…
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Ames Police release promo video ahead of next week’s Story County Mental Health Expo
Ames Police officers are not ashamed to talk about their struggles with mental health. And they say you shouldn’t be ashamed either. Several officers appear on camera in a promotional…
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Navigating mental health challenges in Pitkin County’s criminal justice system
The Pitkin County Jail as seen on Thursday, July 27, 2023, in Aspen.Austin Colbert/The Aspen Times More than half of the average daily population in Pitkin County’s jail has a…
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Denver mayor’s budget calls for more police, expanded mental health services
DENVER — As budget season kicks into high gear at Denver City Hall, the mayor and council members will try to figure out how much to spend to keep Denver…
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League City’s new police chief aims to increase responses to mental health calls – Houston Public Media
Cliff Woitena was sworn in as League City chief of police Sept. 12. League City’s newest chief of police is Cliff Woitena after he was sworn into office last week,…
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Aparna Nancherla on mental health memoir ‘Unreliable Narrator’
On the Shelf Unreliable Narrator: Me, Myself, and Impostor Syndrome By Aparna NancherlaViking: 304 pages, $28 If you buy books linked on our site, The Times may earn a commission…
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Prioritize Brain Health to Reduce the Risk of Alzheimer’s Disease
Home Instead shares tips for prioritizing one’s well-being during World Alzheimer’s Month OMAHA, Neb., Sept. 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — As the number of Americans living with Alzheimer’s continues to rise –…
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10 Movies on Mental Health
Mental health is an intrinsic part of the human experience, yet for far too long, it has been shrouded in silence and stigma. It affects us all, directly or indirectly,…
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Brandon Act requires commanders to connect troops to mental health help | Military
Commanders across the military are now required to help troops get mental health care as soon as possible to help prevent suicides under a new law called the Brandon Act. …
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Mental Health Region struggles to spend enough
Mae Hingtgen, CEO for Mental Health/Disability Services of the East Central Region, reports Region activities to Iowa County Supervisors. (Winona Whitaker, Hometown Current) MARENGO — Spending money may seem easy,…
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A suicide survivor is fighting mental health stigma one sign at a time
When Fonda Bryant called her aunt to ask if she wanted her shoes, her aunt knew something wasn’t right. “She said, ‘Are you gonna kill yourself?'” Bryant remembers. “And I…
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TTUHSC, Texas using telehealth to help children with mental health
Editor’s Note — Might need one. Imagine being struck by fear. Not just any fear, one that shakes you to the core. One that feels like it will never pass.…
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Voters to decide Newsom’s mental health plan – Santa Cruz Sentinel
California voters next spring will get to decide on a ballot measure to create housing and treatment options, especially for homeless individuals with serious mental illness. If it passes, the…
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Nordstrom: Protect your child’s mental health from harmful social-media use
Social media can be a great tool to help build connections, stay informed, and engage with others. However, it can become all-consuming and potentially damaging to adolescent brain development, which…
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Chuck D, Bob Weir Play a Music Fest That Prioritizes Mental Health – Rolling Stone
Under a starry western sky last weekend, Park City Song Summit founder Ben Anderson stood onstage and held court in front of an audience of creatives. “We’re going to change…
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Bellingham WA library is adding a mental health counselor
The Bellingham Public Library will be adding a behavior health staff member. Robert Mittendorf The Bellingham Herald The Bellingham Public Library soon will have a mental health professional available to…
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Sheboygan to host first-ever NAMIWalks Wisconsin event for mental health, and more news in weekly dose
SHEBOYGAN – The first-ever NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness) statewide walk will be held in Sheboygan Oct. 7 at Kiwanis Park, 726 Kiwanis Park Drive. A news release states:…
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Opinion: Engineering students face an unrecognized, unresolved crisis of mental health | Opinion
To most, engineers are in an ‘out of sight, out of mind’ profession, working behind the scenes to build a modern society. That is true not only for their work…
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Elevance report links loneliness in seniors to mental health problems
Previous research has shown that loneliness can lead to declining health, dementia, and death Of all the groups hit hardest by COVID, and the policies that followed, seniors perhaps suffered…
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Practitioner works to erase stigma some Black Minnesotans feel about mental health care
In Sept. 2019, Adejoke Adedeji created Nexus of Hope, a psychiatric clinic in Lakeville, Minn., offering a wide range of services from talk therapy to transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS), medication-assisted…
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Sounding the shofar: Uniting to tackle our mental health crisis
As Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish New Year, approaches, the sound of the shofar − a ram’s horn traditionally blown throughout the month, culminating on Yom Kippur, the Jewish day of…
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Gavin Newsom mental health plan goes to CA 2024 election
In summary California collects a special tax on high incomes to fund mental health services. Gov. Gavin Newsom wants to change how the money is spent so a share of…
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Gavin Newsom’s plan to overhaul California’s mental health system heading to voters in March
California lawmakers endorsed Gov. Gavin Newsom’s latest plan to address the state’s worsening homeless crisis. Now, it’ll be up to voters. “I was deeply moved by the personal stories that…
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Ole Miss’ DeSanto Rollins sues Kiffin, school over mental health
Heather Dinich, ESPN Senior WriterSep 14, 2023, 09:05 PM ET Close College football reporter Joined ESPN.com in 2007 Graduate of Indiana University Ole Miss defensive tackle DeSanto Rollins, who said…
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Is Gen Z sad? Study shows they’re more open about struggles with mental health
Is Gen Z sad? Jayla Johnson doesn’t think so. The 23-year-old who works in brand partnerships in music and entertainment in New York City said those in her generation are…
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CRDAMC’s behavioral health team to enhance its mental health services for Soldiers on Fort Cavazos
FORT CAVAZOS, Texas – The Carl R. Darnall Army Medical Center will implement a three-tiered approach to consolidate from seven unit-aligned Embedded Behavioral Health clinics to five unit-aligned Outpatient Behavioral…
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How Myths of Mercury in Retrograde Can Affect Mental Health
Carlos Kenobi / Unsplash Many people believe that when Mercury is in retrograde, we become vulnerable to communication breakdowns, relationship turmoil, and misunderstandings with friends and loved ones, as if…
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How to Improve Student Mental Health: 7 Strategies for K-12
The stress of being a young person has never been easy. From classwork and relationships to peer pressure and bullying, the awkward years between elementary and high school have always…