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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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Hong Kong primary healthcare system should offer more subsidised services for mindfulness as part of patient options: expert
A Hong Kong expert in mindfulness has said he believes the meditation-type therapy can help people cope with mental health issues and should be promoted more widely in the city.…
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CHAOS: Create Havoc Around Our System
CHAOS is AFA’s trademarked strategy of intermittent strikes designed to maximize the impact of an industrial action while minimizing the risk for striking flight attendants. Right to Strike with CHAOS™…
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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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First-of-its-kind mental health facility to treat those caught in criminal justice system
MIAMI – The Miami-Dade County Jail serves as the largest psychiatric institution in Florida. It has as many beds for people with mental illnesses as all state civil and forensic…
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Chicago needs a fully funded public mental health system
Just before the Chicago City Council broke for its August recess, it held a hearing for a policy road map known as Treatment Not Trauma. Mayor Brandon Johnson allowed for…
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Lack of mental health treatment resources can land children in NC’s troubled child welfare system | WFAE 90.7
In March 2022, John called the police to his home in Mecklenburg County because his 16-year-old son Paul was experiencing a violent behavioral health episode. John and his wife began…
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Building a Justice System in the Palestinian Territories
When I became a Baha’i in 1974, I began to discover a treasure trove of guidance in the Baha’i teachings on how to address a myriad of challenging societal issues…
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Family of Dallas ISD teacher killed by DeSoto police believes ‘broken’ mental health system failed him
PREVIOUS COVERAGE: Dash cam video, new details released in case of Dallas ISD teacher fatally shot in DeSoto DeSoto police had two previous encounters with Nunez this month. Last Sunday,…
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More patients in crisis falling through cracks of state psychiatric commitment system
In the language of state agencies, it’s “loss of custody.” In the vernacular of medical staff, it’s being “street-ed.” Both refer to when an emergency medical department is unable to…
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Building a Support System: Tips for Connecting with Others for Better Mental Health
As human beings, we are social creatures and thrive on social interaction. Our mental health is significantly affected by the quality of our relationships and the support we receive from…
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A story of schizophrenia and a failed mental health system
Jonathan Rosen, writer and author of “The Best Minds: The Story of Friendship, Madness, and the Tragedy of Good Intentions,” tells the story of his childhood best friend Michael Laudor…
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How to Build a Support System: Strategies for Coping with Depression
Depression can be a challenging and isolating experience, which is why building a support system is crucial for those who are coping with depression. A support system can provide emotional…
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USG Mental Health chair: Princeton’s mental health system must change
The following is a guest contribution and reflects the author’s views alone. For information on how to submit an article to the Opinion Section, click here. Something is fundamentally broken…
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Pastor questions penal system, bemoans lack of empathy
Former prison chaplain Rev Herro Blair Jr has questioned Jamaica’s penal system, wonders if churches are really prepared to deal with mental health, and lamented a lack of empathy. In…
