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Mental Wellness: Mental health and your teen | Lifestyles
Emily Hale Teen mental health is an important component of raising your teen. Since 2001, the number of young people that die by suicide has been on the rise, increasing…
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Providing mental health services in Phoenix, one haircut at a time
ClipDart Founder and CEO Kyle Parker has a vision for the future of hair care, one that addresses the lack of accessibility for people of color while improving overall mental…
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Rampant racism taking toll on youth mental health
Not long ago, Amanda Calhoun, a periodic gamer, considered buying a video game with online multiplayer capability to play with other gamers online. But as she scrolled through the game’s…
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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…
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What does pulling ivy have to do with mental health?
Toddlers, teens and parents worked together to rescue native trees from invasive ivy plants at Lake Geneva Park on Aug. 26. The event was created by and for youth, but…
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Brodalumab for Psoriasis Shows Significant Improvement in Mental Health Symptoms
Positive effects are seen in both Psoriasis Area and Severity Index (PASI) score and symptoms of depression in psoriasis patients with an insufficient response to tumor necrosis factor-alpha inhibition (TNF-α)…
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US Cities Answer Some Emergency Calls with Mental Health Teams
Denver — Clear Creek County in Colorado is one of the latest places to begin using mental health teams to answer some emergency 911 calls. Mental health response teams are…
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Student and teacher mental health programming supported by Covid funds could be in limbo
Student and educator mental health programming supported by Covid grant relief funds may be in limbo after the Arizona Department of Education requested reports on the efficacy in remedying learning…
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Opinion | Reasons for hope on mental health include money, laws and litigation
Comment on this storyComment The stigma around depression, anxiety and addiction is easing in America, and government policies and people’s actions are reflecting this shift in values. Recent steps in spending,…
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The Hidden Toll: Mental and Physical Health Effects of Racism
Many of you may know the tragic story of Eric Garner — a 43-year-old African American man who was put in a chokehold by a New York City police officer…
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Report: Mental Health And Trust In Government Will Be Huge Challenges Ahead For Maui
A new report by the University of Hawaii says many survivors will likely experience post-traumatic stress and depression in the fire’s aftermath and a lack of trust in public officials.…
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Backpack exhibit, Md. football players encourage tackling mental health
Backpacks at the University of Md. were part of a traveling visual exhibit called Send Silence Packing, which hopes to raise awareness about mental illness and suicide. Along the busiest…
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UNC faculty seek mental health task force after campus murder
Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com READ MORE UNC Shooting The UNC-Chapel Hill campus and local schools were locked down Monday for three hours as police looked for an “armed and dangerous person”…
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CME Group Foundation Launches $2 Million Grantmaking Initiative to Support Mental Health of Young Women and Girls in Chicago
CHICAGO, Aug. 31, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — CME Group Foundation today announced an initial $2 million in funding to expand its grantmaking program to support young women and girls impacted by trauma…
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In wake of COVID-19, Memphis-area pastors talk mental health challenges
Last Saturday, the Rev. Bartholomew Orr, senior pastor of Brown Missionary Baptist Church, preached at three funerals. He’s preached at 56 funerals in 2023 alone. On Tuesday, Orr, along with…
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6 mindfulness myths to stop believing for better mental health
When I was first diagnosed with major anxiety disorder and depression, I clamoured for help. Apart from the normal course of treatment, I was also put on therapy. As I…
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Empowering Mental Health in NYC: Celebrating 4 Years of Impact
Uncover Mental Health Counseling, founded by Kristie Tse, consists of NYC psychotherapists prioritizing inclusive, evidence-based mental health services in New York City. New York, New York–(Newsfile Corp. – August 30,…
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Many Big US Cities Answer Mental Health Crisis Calls With Civilian Teams, Not Police
DENVER — Christian Glass was a geology geek, a painter and a young man beset by a mental health crisis when he called 911 for help getting his car unstuck…
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Pilots Need Mental Health Care Too
Source: 366308/ Pixabay During a critical time in commercial aviation with a high and growing shortage of airline pilots, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is neglecting an outcry for pilot…
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A tragedy births The Shoulder Check, a movement for mental health with help from NHL friends
Content warning: This story addresses suicide and other mental health issues and may be difficult to read and emotionally upsetting.If you or someone you know is having thoughts of suicide or…
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Revolutionary Treatment or a Slippery Slope for Mental Health?
Psychedelics are gaining recognition as promising treatments for various mental health disorders, but their mind-altering effects pose ethical and clinical challenges. Experts stress the need for comprehensive regulatory frameworks, professional…
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promote mental health training in student organizations – The Daily Texan
At a large university, it can be daunting to find your place among the thousands. Peer organizations provide a smaller circle for students to connect with each other, develop personally…
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2 Olathe officers will not be charged in shooting that killed man in mental health crisis
Prosecutors will not charge two Olathe police officers who shot and killed a 58-year-old man in June while he was experiencing a mental health crisis, Johnson County District Attorney Steve…
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Mental Health and Personal Finances Amongst Top Stressors for Students
Q&A It is back to school season, and while this can be an incredibly exciting time for some students, it can also be very stressful. College students in particular face…
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Mental health funding may be jeopardized by faulty tax referendums in suburbs
Funding for treatment of substance abuse, mental health and developmental disability in a half-dozen suburban townships and Will County may be in jeopardy due to concerns that the voter referendums…
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Herbal Support to Mindfulness: 5 natural ways Naturopathy helps to heal mental and emotional health
Image Source : FREEPIK Here are the 5 natural ways Naturopathy helps to heal mental and emotional health. Imagine receiving a diagnosis of a mental or emotional health condition, only…
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When Our Schools Are Broken-Down, Our Mental Health Suffers – The 74
Creating ‘happy schools’ with open spaces, greenery and natural light can make them places where students feel joyful, safe and supported. This story first appeared at The 74, a nonprofit…
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Can childhood traumas affect pandemic resilience? Study investigates connection between adverse experiences and mental, physical health during COVID-19
In a recent study published in BMC Public Health, researchers investigated whether changes in sleep quality, physical health, and mental health reported across the initial coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) wave…
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Opinion | Simone Biles put her mental health first and won
Comment on this storyComment When Simone Biles stuck the landing of her final tumbling pass on Sunday to win a record-breaking eighth national title, she added to her legend by…
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Are You “Weaponizing” Mental Health Terminology?
“The relationship was toxic. And her ex was such a narcissist! Yes, they were definitely co-dependent. She was totally triggered by the whole thing, but it probably had something to…
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Dane County joins Harvard to expand mental health crisis services | Government
Dane County will participate in a Harvard initiative to explore alternatives to a police response during mental health emergencies, with the aim of creating a program for rural communities that’s…
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NAMI North Texas offers self-care and mental health tips during National Wellness Month
Dallas, Texas — In a fast-paced world full of daily challenges and stressors, it’s easy to lose sight of the most critical aspect of our lives: our well-being. National Wellness Month,…
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Tampa’s chief judge ran new courts dealing with guns, mental health
The Marine veteran came to court because police had taken away his guns. They did it under a red flag law that lets authorities confiscate weapons from people deemed dangerous.…
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Mobile mental health pilot program moves forward in Gary
GARY — The city is moving forward with a mobile mental health unit pilot program. Designed to expand the city’s mental health services and reduce negative interactions with police, the idea…
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Embracing ‘care response’ in Cuyahoga County to transform mental health crisis intervention: Mark Hurst and Scott Osiecki
CLEVELAND — Historically, police have been the first responders to behavioral health crises, regardless of circumstance or risk of violence. Often, this response does not meet the needs of the…
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Black Veterans and Inaccessibility to Mental Health Resources
By Sam Judy | The Dallas Weekly News Despite taking the same risk of death and costly sacrifice to their mental well-being, Black Veterans continue to suffer as mental health…
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Pilots criticize FAA for outdated, prohibitive mental health policies: “(They’re) crying out for help”
Some pilots say it’s an issue many are afraid to talk about, but should be taking about – the Federal Aviation Administration’s mental health policies. They tell CBS News Colorado…
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Psychotherapist brings new equine therapy to Iowa City for mental health benefits
Psychotherapist Natalie Benway-Correll of Iowa City interacts with a horse during The Well Lived Life retreat at Lovely Bunches Farm in Iowa City, Iowa on Sunday, Aug. 20, 2023. The…
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Washington will receive $23 million to combat the fentanyl crisis and improve mental health
Various Washington communities will receive parts of a $23 million grant from the Department of Health & Human Services (DHHS) as announced by U.S. Senator Maria Cantwell on Friday. Fentanyl…
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Mental Health Matters Returns To SALA In September
Courtesy/LAPS LAPS News: Mental Health Matters – a collaborative series hosted by the LAPS Prevention Program, Los Alamos JJAB, the Los Alamos County Municipal Court, and the Los Alamos Public…
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Family of teen that died in MPD custody says he needed mental health help, wants video
The family of Courtney Ross, the 19-year-old who died in the custody of the Memphis Police Department in early August, wants all footage from his death released and wants to…
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How to use mental health logging in iOS 17
Apple’s Health app adds an excellent mental health logging feature in iOS 17 Apple has introduced a new mental health logging feature in iOS 17, which encourages you to simply…
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Veteran Mental Health Care Must Acknowledge Military Culture- The War Horse
In 2010, Seth Allard, a Marine Corps veteran and member of the Sault Saint Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians, drove past a parking lot full of cars outside a local…
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From wildfires to workloads, Western farmers face more stress and mental health issues
This story is part of KUNR’s mental health series. On a cloudy day on a crop farm north of Reno, Nev., Zach Cannady tilts his head toward the sky and…
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Mental health resources of Abilene
ABILENE, Texas (BigCountryHomepage.com) – A 7-hour ordeal at Betty Hardwick Center, a mental health service in South Abilene, began with a young man threatening to harm himself with a firearm…
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Mental health care for MS patients lacking, warn nurses and charities
Nurses need more support to help them address the mental health challenges of people with multiple sclerosis (MS) and other neurological conditions, according to a report from a group of…
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Should You Rot in Bed for Better Mental Health?
We’ve all had those days where productivity is just not in the cards. Whether it’s due to the culmination of a few rough days at the office or a can’t-miss…
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Demand for mental health care is up, but many Arizona providers don’t take insurance
Dr. Monica Faria, a Scottsdale addiction psychiatrist, wants to spend time with her patients: at least 30 minutes or more per appointment. In order to do that and to keep…
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Why Some Mental Health Apps Aren’t Helpful
There are thousands of mental health apps available on the app market, offering services including meditation, mood tracking, and counseling, among others. You would think such “health” and “well-being” apps—which…
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Health orgs report dire spike in teen ER visits for mental health | News, Sports, Jobs
Adobe Stock A recent letter released by three major health care groups stated emergency room mental health visits by youths ages 18 and under has increased 30-fold over the past…