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Mental health disorders do not automatically qualify as insanity
The state Supreme Court has ordered that a man serving his New Hampshire prison sentence in Montana cannot be transferred back to the state to serve his time in the prison’s secure…
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We must continue to strengthen mental health services for Maine’s kids
Maine’s behavioral health care infrastructure is woefully lacking. For kids in crisis, it’s especially inadequate. Maine does not have any psychiatric residential treatment facilities to care for children with significant…
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$147M mental health hospital coming to Oklahoma City
NORMAN. WELL, GRIFFIN MEMORIAL HOSPITAL HAS BEEN THE STATE’S PRIME GEARY MENTAL HEALTH CARE HOSPITAL FOR A CENTURY. NOW, THE STATE SAYS THAT BY MOVING THAT HOSPITAL HERE TO OKLAHOMA…
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Addressing the mental health needs for Minnesota refugees
Within the past two years Minnesota has become home for large groups of refugees. In 2021, 1,089 refugees with the status of humanitarian parole arrived in Minnesota; around 56% of…
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The American Foundation for Suicide Prevention Shines Light on Reducing Mental Health and Suicide Stigma in Latinx and Hispanic Communities
NEW YORK, Sept. 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — The American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP), a leading suicide prevention organization in the U.S., is continuing to advance health equity by increasing access…
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Sauk Prairie School District focusing on mental health as new school year starts
Sauk Prairie High School Principal Chad Harnisch addresses students on the first day of school. The district is ramping up its efforts to help students with their mental health needs. …
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OKC Mental Health hospital location selected in Stillwater
OKLAHOMA CITY (KFOR) – The Oklahoma Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services (ODMHSAS) announced Monday it will construct a new 330-bed mental health hospital on the Oklahoma State…
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Students question the accessibility of counseling and mental health services at USC – Annenberg Media
With September 10 kicking off National Suicide Prevention Week, students are calling for more awareness about the counseling and mental health resources available for USC students. The Centers for Disease…
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Crisis Resources, Hotlines for Youth Mental Health Support
If your child is a danger to themselves or someone else, do not delay. Take your child to the nearest emergency room or call 911 if you cannot transport your…
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How Ketamine Therapy Changed My Mental Health and Life
Five years ago, Sandra Statz, a beauty executive with experience driving strategy and innovation for blue-chip brands like Guerlain and La Mer, was diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis, an autoimmune disease,…
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The best mental wellness apps for underrepresented groups
HomeHealth The best mental wellness apps for underrepresented groups With mental health awareness more important than ever, here are the best mental wellness apps that take underrepresented groups into consideration…
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Mental Health Stigma Reduction Toolkit
Addressing Mental Health Stigma All providers can play a critical role in eliminating mental health stigma in the delivery of care to service members and their loved ones. What is…
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better response to mental health crises
APPLETON – Twenty years ago, Appleton became the first police department in Wisconsin to implement a new approach to policing incidents involving mental illness. It was 2003. John Wallschlaeger, then…
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Volusia joins 650 school districts in suing social media giants, citing mental health harm
Volusia County Schools is one of at least 12 districts in Florida and 650 nationwide that are suing Meta, the parent of Facebook and Instagram, as well as other social…
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UK companies brace for growing cost from mental health crisis
Demand for company-funded mental health services is soaring in the UK, a sign that the private sector is increasingly picking up the tab for a wellbeing crisis the government is…
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Olly Murs Approves Of Simon Cowell Talking About Mental Health
Olly Murs, who values the importance of mental health therapy, is showing admiration for Simon Cowell for publicly acknowledging his mental health problems. Fans will recall when Cowell recently opened…
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Mental health: Toluse Francis: Nigerian therapist share im personal journey to overcome depression, highlight need to seek help
Wetin we call dis foto, Toluse say im journey don teach am to appreciate community more. 14 minutes wey don pass Di view of di Pacific Ocean, as you dey…
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MPs have tried to kill themselves – ex-minister on mental health in Parliament
Sign up to our free Brexit and beyond email for the latest headlines on what Brexit is meaning for the UK Sign up to our Brexit email for the latest…
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Mental health care unaffordable in Canada amid increase in illness
Warning: This article contains mentions of suicide and suicidal ideation. Take care when reading. Canadians are increasingly struggling with their mental health, a new report suggests, a concerning trend that…
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Berkshire NAMI to Celebrate 39 Years of Mental Health Support / iBerkshires.com
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The National Alliance on Mental Illness is celebrating 39 years of providing mental health resources to Berkshire County. The non-profit organization will mark the anniversary on Sept. 19…
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Junior League seeks donations for mental health project
WATERLOO — The Junior League of Waterloo-Cedar Falls is creating community “ties” through its Wrapped in a Hug project. Wrapped in a Hug has a goal of creating 500 fleece…
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Making a difference: Benefit to raise money for mental health cause – Austin Daily Herald
Making a difference: Benefit to raise money for mental health cause Published 7:01 am Saturday, September 9, 2023 1 of 2 Don and Marsh Leathers, stand with Sonya Dolan, at…
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Introducing the First Animated Series For Black Children That Addresses Mental Health
Nationwide — An exciting new animated series called Super CJ: The Animated Series has been launched on YouTube to bring much-needed awareness to the critical mental health crisis facing Black…
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JBLM squads bring awareness to mental health at Fill the Ruck 5K | Article
1 / 4 Show Caption + Hide Caption – Sgt. Cameron Mims, far left, offers directions to his teammates with the 2nd Brigade Support Battalion, 2nd Brigade, 2nd Infantry Division,…
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Eastern CT schools receive funding for student mental health
Even though it’s been three years since the pandemic started, student mental health is still a big concern for lawmakers, and they wanted to make sure it’s supported for this…
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Mental health fair to gather providers, resources in Iowa City
Event will host speakers, organizations to address variety of mental health intersections Participants walk a labyrinth while reciting prayers or meditating at St. Andrew Presbyterian Church’s Sensory Fair on May…
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Yale researchers receive $4 million from National Institute of Mental Health to advance LGBTQ+-affirming mental health care
A team from the Yale School of Public Health will use the grant to offer their evidence-based therapeutic tools to community centers across the country. Richard George 3:07 am, Sep…
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Enhanced Mental Health, Sleep Quality in Mothers of Children With AD Post Treatment
The mental health and sleep quality of mothers of children with mild atopic dermatitis (AD) improved significantly after treatment, according to a study published in the Journal of Asthma and…
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FLCC offers ‘Straight Talk on Mental Health’
HOPEWELL, NY − Finger Lakes Community College has produced a video series on mental health, with a focus on youths, that debuts Sunday, Sept. 10, on the Finger Lakes Television…
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How UNC leaving WakeBrook will impact mental health in Wake County
For a little more than a decade, UNC Health Care has provided care at WakeBrook, the mental health hospital in east Raleigh. Wake County owns the facility, but UNC has…
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SU’s NVRC hosts US Army veteran to discuss mental health, suicide prevention
Get the latest Syracuse news delivered right to your inbox. Subscribe to our newsletter here. Content warning: This article contains mentions of suicide. The National Veterans Resource Center at Syracuse…
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‘Send Silence Packing’ returns to Penn, sparking conversation about mental health
The Send Silence Packing Exhibit, held on College Green on Sept. 5, aimed to raise awareness for suicide prevention. Credit: Gabriel Steinberg The Send Silence Packing traveling exhibit returned to…
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Tarrant County residents of color work to shatter stigma associated with mental health struggles
Fort Worth resident Christopher Blake never considered sharing the trauma from his military service when police profiled him two decades ago. Then, three years ago, he started therapy. Blake, a…
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In June 2023, the Percentage of Asynchronous Telehealth Claim Lines for Mental Health Conditions More than Doubled in the Midwest
Telehealth Utilization Was Stable Nationally but Decreased in the Midwest in June 2023, according to FAIR Health’s Monthly Telehealth Regional Tracker NEW YORK, Sept. 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — In June 2023,…
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School districts sue social media giants over youth mental health
The icons for multiple social media platforms – Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook – are displayed on a screen. | Unsplash/Dole777 A North Carolina education board recently joined around 200 school…
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Shortage of youth mental health services in Iowa reaches crisis; families are in despair
First of two parts. Jane Day hit her breaking point two years ago, the day her suicidal daughter, struggling with a mix of serious mental health issues, stood on the…
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Focus on mental health, open conversations for suicide prevention month.
If you or someone you know may be struggling with suicidal thoughts, you can call the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline any time day or night, or chat online. The Crisis Text Line also…
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The ‘everything shower’ and its benefit on mental health
Deep in the algorithms of my social media lies the satisfying genre of random deep-cleaning videos. I’m talking about the grout scrapers, car detailers, kitchen cleaners and pressure washers. But…
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King County mental health facilities still reject a quarter of patients, report shows
The Mental Health Project is a Seattle Times initiative focused on covering mental and behavioral health issues. It is funded by Ballmer Group, a national organization focused on economic mobility…
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MATT STEVENSON JUNIOR TENNIS TOURNAMENT (NY) EXPANDS ITS MENTAL HEALTH MISSION AT FLUSHING MEADOWS
Focusing on The Team Approach SAN DIEGO , Sept. 5, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — The Matt Stevenson Junior Tennis Tournament (NY), which will again take place at Flushing Meadows, NY, right…
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New Partnership Takes on the Growing Mental Health Epidemic Facing Teenage Girls
Girls Inc. and Learn to Live announce collaboration to tackle the youth mental health crisis disproportionately affecting young women NEW YORK and MINNEAPOLIS, Sept. 5, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — Today, preeminent…
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Integral Care, Austin’s largest mental health care provider, approves 48 layoffs in next budget
Photo by Gabriel C. Pérez/KUT Tuesday, September 5, 2023 by Olivia Aldridge, KUT Integral Care, the mental health authority for Austin-Travis County, voted Thursday to approve a budget that eliminates…
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Veterans and Chief P.J. Smith speak about addressing mental health issues – Salisbury Post
Veterans and Chief P.J. Smith speak about addressing mental health issues Published 12:05 am Tuesday, September 5, 2023 1 of 5 Veterans, volunteers, and others wait in line for the…
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Regulating social media’s effects on mental health
There can be no denying that, since its mass-scale introduction, social media has encompassed more and more of our lives, particularly in the lives of young people. As of 2022,…
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Social media giants like TikTok, YouTube fuel ‘youth mental health crisis,’ school boards claim in lawsuit
This story discusses suicide. If you or someone you know is having thoughts of suicide, please contact the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline at 988 or 1-800-273-TALK (8255). More than 200…
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Is Decision Overload Affecting Your Mental Health?
Source: Qimono/Pixabay As humans, we make thousands of decisions every day. Some are routine, like what we’re going to wear, eat, read, or watch, whereas others can be quite consequential…
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These Windsor-Essex mental health educators say students lack sleep and ability to small talk
It was one of the sentiments many families felt as the pandemic dragged on, with one lockdown after another: kids struggling emotionally, possibly heading for a major mental health reckoning.…
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Scientists Develop Shape-Shifting Ball That Supports Mental Health
Alexz Farrall demonstrates the use of PAWS. Credit: Vittoria D’Alessio, University of Bath A computer science student in the UK has created a plush ball that aims to support mental…
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Kiri Allan shares new mental health diagnosis, grief she’s experienced and plans for future
Kiri Allan speaking to media. Photo / Mark Mitchell Note: This article discusses mental health issues including depression and PTSD Former Justice Minister Kiri Allan has opened up about the…
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Apple mental health app: Phones and improving wellbeing
In June, Jeannie Paterson, a professor of law and co-director of Centre for AI and Digital Ethics at the University of Melbourne, published a report with her colleagues analysing popular…