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How Social Media Impacts Youth Mental Health
Lindsay Oberleitner, PhD, Education Director at SimplePractice In the current digital landscape, the impact of social media on youth mental health is becoming an increasingly pressing concern. Dr. Vivek Murthy, the U.S. Surgeon General,…
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New law, state funding bring mental health treatment into jails, including Greene County
Greene County’s jail is set to become one of five in the state to offer mental health treatment to inmates who need to be restored to competency before standing trial,…
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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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This new research building at the U. is seeking to ‘change the world of mental health’
Estimated read time: 4-5 minutes SALT LAKE CITY — Waking up to heavy rain on Monday morning, Christena Huntsman Durham knew it was a message from her late sister, Kathleen…
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Mental health task force still searching for K-12 solutions
Schools and Wyoming’s students may get some mental health help when the Legislature meets next year. But what that could look like is still unclear as lawmakers continue to mull…
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Whitney Simmons On Mental Health Struggles, Dealing With Psoriasis
Caleb & Gladys | VICTOR GLEMAUD BODYSUIT, SHOPBOP.COM; AKA JEWELLERY EARRINGS, AKAJEWELLERY.COM; APL – ATHLETIC PROPULSION LABS SNEAKERS, ATHLETICPROPULSIONLABS.COM Longtime fans of Whitney Simmons’s YouTube channel are very familiar with…
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AI Vincent van Gogh talks of ‘mental health struggles’ in Paris exhibition | Vincent van Gogh
For a man who died in 1890, Vincent van Gogh seemed remarkably au fait with 21st-century parlance. Asked why he had cut off his left ear, the artist replied that…
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Chennai interior designer creates unique mental wellness boutique
When you meet 30-year-old Neeta Jessani of The Design Storey, the words that come to mind are sunny, calm, and optimistic. These qualities are not only a reflection of her personality…
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Health experts, law enforcement make plea for mental health funding
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – While Alabama lawmakers have increased funding for mental health initiatives in recent years, state health experts and lawmakers say their resources to address mental illness are still…
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Education, Behavioral Health and Integrating Mental Wellness Techniques in the Classroom
Americans statistically deal with mental illness/disorder more than any other high-income nation in the world. Almost one in four adults in the United States suffers from a mental illness of…
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EarthTalk: Are there any proven links between exposure to pollution and mental health problems?
(© dizain – stock.adobe.com) Dear EarthTalk: Are there any proven links between exposure to pollution and mental health problems? – John C., Scranton, PA Mental health and environment are two…
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After trauma of mass shooting, sheriff prioritizes officers’ mental health
Steve Marcus Sheriff Kevin McMahill responds to a question about the Oct. 1, 2017 mass shooting during an interview at Metro Police Headquarters Thursday, Sept. 21, 2023. By Casey Harrison (contact)…
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Can eating ultra-processed food adversely affect YOUR mental health as study shows eating regular takeaways not only damages your waistline
It has long been claimed that regularly eating ultra-processed foods – packaged products that contain lots of fat, sugar, salt and additives – can raise the risk of cancer, heart…
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Experts share how to help youth, families in mental health crisis
Tara Carolan, case manager for Safe Talk for Teens, describes the services and goals her office in Reno provides for those in need of counseling Sept. 27, 2023.Photo by Jessica…
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Tools to help teens cope with mental health issues – Park Rapids Enterprise
September is Suicide Awareness month, and Nevis High School students have been learning about resources available to help, including dialing or texting 988. Professionals from Stellher Human Services and Lake…
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Community gardening has measurable physical, mental health benefits, CU Boulder study finds | Lifestyle
Community gardens can be a catalyst for healthier individuals, according to a study from the University of Colorado Boulder. As the first randomized and controlled trial of community gardening, the…
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Fishing and its health benefits: The more men go fishing, the better their mental health, study finds
Casting a line could reel in a lot more than the catch of the day. A recent study has shown that men who enjoy fishing as a hobby may have…
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Hope in a court mental health docket
There’s plenty of bad days in Courtroom 1 of the Manchester Court House – but on this day, on the table where defendants wait nervously for a stern, black-robed judge…
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Saturday fair supports Will County veterans’ mental health – Shaw Local
To close Suicide Prevention and Awareness Month, the Veterans Assistance Commission of Will County is hosting a family friendly resource fair. VetFest 2023 will be held from noon to 4…
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New center at Rhode Island College will expand state’s bilingual mental health workforce
“When you need help for your family or child, we’ve found that it’s hard to find a Spanish-speaking clinician in Rhode Island,” said Jayashree Nimmagadda, a professor of social work…
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Prince and Princess of Wales discuss mental health with Apple CEO Tim Cook at Windsor Castle after he supported mindfulness app
The Prince and Princes of Wales welcomed Apple’s CEO, Tim Cook, to Windsor Castle yesterday to discuss ‘the environment, mental health, and other issues’. Cook, who took over as the boss…
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Tracking women’s mental health amid trauma in Yemen
Anjila Sultan, pictured in front of the Old City of Taiz, is a mental-health researcher in Yemen.Credit: Dr Anjila Sultan Science in conflict zones Field researchers in conflict zones often…
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Core mental health standards: easy read summary
Mental Health Quality Standards – Easy Read version Introduction To make mental health services and care better, the Scottish Government has made a new set of mental health standards. These…
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‘Breaking the Silence’: Talking about the impacts of suicide and mental health awareness | News
SPRINGFIELD, Ore. — A grieving mother is sharing her story about the suicide of her young daughter, hoping to raise awareness about mental health, and reduce the stigma that comes…
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MIMH partnering with Department of Mental Health and Missouri Behavioral Health Council to raise awareness and guide treatment of early psychosis – UMSL Daily
MIMH Associate Director Rachel Kryah is leading a project with the Missouri Department of Mental Health and Missouri Behavioral Health Council to help raise awareness and guide treatment of individuals…
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Regents up state request by $1M for campus mental health resources
Board members and institutional representatives convene for a meeting of the Iowa Board of Regents at the University of Iowa in Iowa City, Iowa on Wednesday, Sept. 27, 2023. (Nick…
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How a ‘simple’ 1981 lawsuit changed mental health care in Arizona
Arizona’s mental health system continues to have problems, but it’s come a long way since the days when people with debilitating mental illnesses were left to fend for themselves in…
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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…
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Willis Jepson Middle School opens new mental health center
The girls have known each other since preschool and banded together to create the Jaguar Zen Den after noticing students struggling with their mental health. VACAVILLE, Calif. — A Vacaville…
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Mikaela Shiffrin answers students’ questions about mental health, rebounding from failure
The audience listens to Mikaela Shiffrin during her question and answer session Tuesday with the Education Foundation of Eagle County at the Westin Riverfront Resort and Spa in Avon.Chris Dillmann/Vail…
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New Mental Health Court Aims to Increase Treatment While Reducing Jail Stays: Nick Chu will take over the court Oct. 1 – News
Nick Chu is sworn in, after being appointed to the new Probate Court No. 2 (Provided by Nick Chu) Think of the most shockingly brutal and random attacks you’ve ever…
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87% of Californians say U.S. is in a mental health crisis
Nearly 9 out 10 Californians say America is in the midst of a mental health crisis, according to a sprawling new statewide survey of Golden State residents who also express…
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As mental health worsens among Afghanistan’s women, the UN is asked to declare ‘gender apartheid’
Under international law, apartheid is defined as a system of legalized racial segregation that originated in South Africa. But a growing consensus among international experts, officials and activists says apartheid…
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CBHA receives grant to help youth access mental health care
OTHELLO — The Columbia Basin Health Association is the recipient of a $500,000 grant designed to help children and teens who need behavioral health care to get it more quickly.…
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Mental health advocates ask for legislative policy that treats unhoused Kansans with respect – The Lawrence Times
Share this post or save for later TOPEKA — Mental health advocates are once again brainstorming ways to approach the Kansas Legislature about the state’s growing homelessness problem. Kansas cities…
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Eastern Michigan University’s new ‘Enlighten U’ podcast addresses student mental health
YPSILANTI, Mich., Sept. 26, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — Eastern Michigan University is working to improve the mental health of college students with a new visual podcast, “Enlighten U.” The first episode…
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Watch Your Language: It Can Affect Your Mental Health
Source: black salmon / Freepik “I’ve had a terrible day.” These were Petra’s first words to me when we spoke on the phone. Petra is a longstanding friend, so I…
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‘I am hopeful about the future of mental health’ | News, Sports, Jobs
Patti Triebel-Leeds retired during the summer, but her passion for mental health service will never leave her. Long before she reached this summer’s retirement, Patti Triebel-Leeds knew the need for…
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As student mental health needs leap, Minn. schools seek a next generation of counselors – Twin Cities
School counselors and psychologists have been in short supply throughout Jen Voge’s 25-year career, but she says the need seems greater now than ever. Student mental health problems have become…
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[Latest] Global Mental Health Technology Market Size/Share
Austin, TX, USA, Sept. 26, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Custom Market Insights has published a new research report titled “Mental Health Technology Market Size, Trends and Insights By Functionality (Clinical,…
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‘Bachelorette’ Alum Josh Seiter Checks Into Mental Health Facility
Courtesy of Josh Seiter/Instagram The Bachelorette alum Josh Seiter is getting help following a controversial death hoax. Seiter, 36, shared via Instagram on Monday, September 25 that he has checked…
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Trooper Allegedly Detained Ex Under False Pretense of Mental Health Issues; Violent Arrest Video Surfaces
Ronald K. Davis, 37, was arrested on Sept. 21 and now faces multiple charges Keith Srakocic/AP A Pennsylvania state police trooper has been suspended and faces criminal charges after authorities…
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Mindful miles: How indoor workouts can benefit mental health
As cyclists, we’re naturally target-driven, looking to improve our personal bests, drop other riders and maybe win races. Our training and riding all tends to be geared around getting faster…
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Fentanyl test strips, NARCAN, mental health information provided at Donaldsonville event | Ascension
Substance abuse treatment and mental health resources were the focus of the Capital Area Human Services’ Driving Into Recovery event Sept. 17 in Donaldsonville. A steady line of more than…
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TELUS Mental Health Index reveals two-in-five workers in the US do not know the purpose of an Employee Assistance Program
CHICAGO, Sept. 25, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — TELUS Health today released its monthly TELUS Mental Health Index, revealing that two-in-five workers in the US are unfamiliar with the purpose of…
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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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California CARE Court takes aim at severe mental illness | 60 Minutes
CARE Court, a controversial and costly initiative set to launch in eight California counties by December before going statewide, gives hope to many. Under the program, judges will be able…
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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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