Mental Health

A team of social workers, psychotherapists and psychiatrists will be available to support students and staff at St. Charles College in Sudbury, Ontario following the death of student Ashton Desormeaux.Ashton, 17, and his parents Brian…

If you've ever searched for mental health related questions e.g. B. “Why mental health matters?” You've probably found a staggering amount of information, but before you even typed the first few letters of this question,…

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The Oakland Community Health Network is launching a new program to address children's mental health needs and to offer families an alternative to hospital emergency room visits when they have a child in crisis. The Youth & Family Care…

The Johnson County Chamber of Commerce welcomed a new business Oct. 14 with a ribbon-cutting ceremony for…

LANSING, Mich. (WILX) – States across the country can now join Sen. Debbie Stabenow (D-MI) and Sen. Roy Blunt (R-MO) in the initiative to fully fund quality mental health and addiction services through Certified Community Behavioral Health…

Photo: tupungato/Depositphotos Mental health problems are on the rise, and the impact of the pandemic hasn't helped stem the tide. There are many ways to improve our mental well-being. Recent studies have shown…

A nationwide study just ranked Wisconsin #1 for mental health — a fact that might surprise anyone who's tried to book an appointment with a therapist lately.Despite a shortage of therapists and wait times for mental health providers that…

GREEN FIELD, Mass. (WWLP) – The results of the 20th annual survey of middle and high school students in Franklin County and the North Quabbin area are released, focusing on mental health outside of the classroom.…

Before its 24-hour mobile crisis response team hit the streets in January, West Central Behavioral Health reached out to schools, police departments and hospitals to let them know about the unique service available on the New Hampshire…

The legislation would reduce out-of-pocket expenses for veterans seeking mental health or substance abuse treatment WASHINGTON -- U.S. Senators Kevin Cramer (R-ND), a member of the Senate Committee on Veterans Affairs,…

AJHS, AHS Students Attend Mental Health Conference Published Saturday 1 October 2022 at 13:00 Students from Andalusia Junior High School and Andalusia High!-->…

When young people are going through a mental health crisis, adult caregivers do not always recognize it or its signs right away. People in and around Salina can sign up for local training aimed at combating this problem.Youth Mental Health…

"Bad bitches have bad days too," Megan Thee Stallion memorably rapped on "Anxiety." A revealingly honest song about her personal struggles with mental health, the track fits right in with Megan's recent release traumazinea raw album where…

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Six months ago, Harry Miller decided to retire from playing football in Ohio State due to his mental health. But today he can still be found on the sidelines, encouraging his former teammates and inspiring everyone. what…

New London is launching a new pilot program that will bring a community navigator to the city's public library. It is an attempt to meet the increased need for psychological support. "The need in our community is…

JACKSON, Tennessee – An organization is expanding its services and resources throughout West Tennessee. LifeWorks Resources, LLC is working hard to improve access to psychological counseling and treatment. Jackson, as well…

Venus Williams has emphasized the importance of therapy as she believes it is good to start working with therapists before facing certain problems in life. "It's important to get into therapy even before you have anything to discuss in…

A month has passed on Thursday since more than 2,000 psychiatric workers at Kaiser Permanente went on strike to demand more staff and better access to care for patients who sometimes have to wait months for therapy…

Senior Advisor Gene Sperling speaks during an American Rescue Plan Workforce Summit. (Photo from AP file/Susan Walsh) SALEM, Ore. (AP) -- Biden administration officials said that a police response is often an inadequate solution to mental…

Mental health is an issue facing everyone in the United States, and we should be doing more to expand access to mental health resources and care. According to a study by the National Institute of Mental Health, almost one in five…

Courtesy Photo Nick Lusardi, left, on tenor sax, and Connor Caplis, on guitar and keys, both recent recipients of Sawyer J. Boyd Creatives Grants, practice for a…

TYLER, Texas (KLTV) - To spark conversations and provide mental health resources to people in the community, an East Texas group is hosting a free rock concert at Bergfeld Park Friday night.Tiny Evie Rocks was founded by Michael and Jessica…

HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - Labor Day is usually celebrated with picnics and parades. But staff at Kaiser Permanente Hawaii's mental health department spent much of the day picketing lines.The striking Kaiser employees - including 57…

Help with psychiatric servicesThank you, Free Lance star. Cathy Dyson's 'Lecture Focuses on Local Mental Health Needs' charged my spirit.I have never regretted being a daily subscriber. My spirit and passion for serving…

Carroll University's School of Education and Humans Services is working with the City of Waukesha to develop and soon launch a new training program for Behavioral Health Responders (BHR). The City…

Rick Bannan / [email protected] A government-run behavioral health treatment center recently received approval to proceed with construction on a property near Washington State University…

NEW YORK — Tens of millions of people across the United States have endured heatwave after heatwave this summer in a seemingly inexorable succession of wet days and searing temperatures. While there's no denying that extreme heat and…

NASHVILLE, Tennessee - The Tennessee Chapter of the National Alliance on Mental Illness encourages people struggling with mental health crises to tap into a valuable and potentially life-saving resource. The new 988 phone…

Established in 1971, the LICC provides free, 24-hour, confidential counseling to Long Island residents of all ages who need mental health support. Sen. John Brooks (SD-8) was proud to present the Long Island Crisis Center…

It is a fundamental bill dealing with the structure and delivery of mental health services Massachusetts Residents primarily concerned with insurance company issues: from provider compensation, standardizing paperwork, expense tracking to…

The Indio Police Department has made strides over the years responding to calls about the homeless throughout the community and directing them to resources. However, challenges remain,!-->!-->…

LOS ANGELES (AP) - The driver suspected of causing a fiery accident that killed five people, including a pregnant woman, near Los Angeles suffered from worsening mental health problems and was involuntarily in psychiatric treatment,…

CONFERENCE REPORTERHormonal changes are among a variety of issues that can affect women's psychiatry and medical condition, and awareness of the bigger picture can profoundly impact the management of these patients, C. Neill Epperson, MD,…

For more than 40 years, Médecins du Monde, a medical organization committed to international solidarity, has been caring for the most vulnerable populations at home and abroad. It has continued to identify barriers to access to…

Lauren Farago, dental assistant at the Oasis Free Clinic, with a patient. Article / Anita Ruff The Oasis Free Clinic in Brunswick will use $833,000 in federal funding to add space for psychological counseling and group therapy, both of…

Doja Cat isn't fooled by haters.In a recent Instagram Live, the Grammy winner let her fans know that the onslaught of online negativity she's receiving about her freshly shaved head and eyebrows hasn't dampened her spirits. However, Doja…

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WAVE) -- Though back-to-school shopping can be exciting; it can also create stress.Brandon Kays, a mental health therapist at UofL, said the change in routine that comes with going back to school can scare families."I…

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The Biden administration is working with state school districts to provide mental health services to children ages K-12.The Biden administration is seeking to fulfill a multimillion-dollar pledge to address the country's mental health…

About 15 parents stood in a circle at Blacklick Woods Metro Park in Reynoldsburg, braving the heat and humidity of a late July evening. Everyone had their eyes closed. A woman had one hand on her heart and the other on her stomach. "I am…

According to the district, about 500 newly arrived immigrants enroll in San Francisco public high schools each year. Of those 500, well over half are from Honduras, El Salvador and Guatemala. Another eight…

Melissa Baker JEWISH FAMILY & CHILD SERVICE Arizona is beautiful. Endless hiking trails and breathtaking views make it an ideal place to get outside and explore. And the good news is…

Mental health in the north has been harder hit by the pandemic than elsewhere in England, according to a new report. Experts have estimated the mental health crisis in the North has cost the UK economy £2billion on…

KALAMAZOO, MI - A man accused of killing his girlfriend will undergo mental health treatment to see if he is fit to stand trial.Anthony Ozomaro, 35, is charged March 8, 2019 with open murder and killing Nikkole Riojas, 35, while she was in…

Chicago organization Erasing The Distance uses live performances to address issues such as alcoholism, depression, anxiety and PTSD.Live storytelling is an emotionally powerful medium, and one Chicago organization is using it to get more…

Young Israelis are flocking to a new psychological "first aid" course started by a teenager frustrated that too often adolescent mental health is sidelined. Around 3,000 people are currently taking part in the free online course.…

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A new 988 mental health emergency number will be activated in the United States this Saturday, July. 16th, 2022. Similar to dialing 911, 988 was designated as the new three-digit area code, directing callers to the National Suicide…

A Philadelphia-based tech startup is trying to prevent mental health crises by helping physicians monitor and detect problems earlier in primary care.Why it matters: Access to mental health care, which is often isolated, has been a problem…

Recruited more than 950 additional frontline workers. A pledge to hire a further 800 mental health staff for frontline assignments across…

Paratroopers complete a 12-mile road march with about 70 pounds of equipment on April 30, 2021. (Marc Lester / ADN) WASHINGTON - Alaska's United States Senators have introduced legislation aimed at improving the quality of life and…

An article by Valentina Iemmi, published in health policy and planningexamines the political tensions affecting the development and implementation of global mental health strategies. The global political priority for mental health—the…

The Northern Lakes community's mental health has helped people from Leelanau County down to Roscommon County. Now they have a new center in Traverse City that changes their typical services a bit. The Northern Lakes…

SINGAPORE - Those with mild mental health problems are regularly examined by prison psychiatrists and undergo rehabilitation programs, Interior and Justice Minister K. Shanmugam said in parliament on Monday (July 4). He addressed a…

Philadelphia was in the heart of a revolution. No, not the ones you're thinking of. It revolutionized mental health treatment.Before the era of asylums full of people considered socially inept, a small group of radical thinkers in the…

In response to our nation's mental health crisis, the Reading and Berks County YMCA is now offering first aid training to youth in Berks County. Thanks to the generosity of the Berks County Community Foundation's Home Health Care…

DURHAM, NC (WTVD) -- A new focus on crisis response in Durham.The city is the first in the state to create an "unarmed mental health" department.The new program starts on Tuesday.The goal is to tailor 911 responses to the needs of people…

Parenting with bipolar disorder presents unique challenges. Your family can thrive with personal health management and open communication.Becoming a parent is often associated with fears and unknowns. If you live with bipolar disorder,…

The explosive use of virtual care in the early months of the pandemic has seen a dramatic decline in all but one specialty – mental health. In fact, the use of telemedicine among mentally ill people continues to increase, according to a…

The growing Gen Z mental health crisis is being felt across the country – in schools, families and churches. The American Academy of Pediatrics, the Children's Hospital Association, and the American Academy of Child…

The interest is great — and cash — in innovations designed to help us live longer. Thousands of dollars have been invested in Silicon Valley efforts such as "anti-aging nootropics" and "rejuvenation" startups to reverse the aging…

READING, Pa. - School safety was the focus in Berks County on Thursday.State and district leaders, along…

As the co-moderator of the Pulmonary Hypertension News Forum, I have inspired and participated in many hot topics over the past three years. During that time, I've noticed that a theme comes up often and always gets great responses. Mental…

This post was originally published on this siteWritten by Judy Campbell March 11, 2022 marked the second anniversary of the World Health Organization's official statement on the COVID-19 pandemic. According to a WHO survey of…

NEW YORK, NY, June 07, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The increasing demand for child mental health services is putting immense pressure on already underfunded and inadequate systems. There is pressure for pediatric providers to take a larger…

Delphina Rojo never imagined going into psychiatry.But after gaining years of experience at Kern Behavioral…

Schools need training and resources to recognize warning signsAccording to some reports, more than half of all mass shooters displayed one or more warning signs before conducting the shooting. School staff are able to observe some of these…

COLUMBUS, Ga. (WTVM) -- Alabama's Sylvester Williams continues his journey from coast to coast to raise awareness of mental health.He goes not just for himself, but for anyone struggling with depression, anxiety, and other mental health…

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RENO, Nev. (KOLO) -- Students across Washoe County made their way to and from school Thursday as updates on a shooting that killed 19 children and two teachers continued to flood social media. "A lot of staff were very worried, hurt,…

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Commissioner Ken Cornell makes a motion to proceed with the Central Receiving Facility BY JENNIFER CABRERA bottom line: The district commission voted to establish an inpatient central mental health reception facility on the…

CHINATOWN, Manhattan (WABC) -- Despite some stereotypes that all Asian students get through school with ease, they can face the same challenges as any other group, including fears of trying to be perfect.Miki Lin, 16, was born and raised in…

This is an op-ed written by Tompkins County Public Health Director and Mental Health Commissioner Frank Kruppa. It was not written by The Ithaca Voice. To submit comments, send them to Matt…

WATERTOWN, NY (WWTI) – The Jefferson County Mental Health Awareness Committee is hosting the 17thth annual mental health awareness walk in Watertown on May 18th. The walking tour begins at 10:30 AM at the Dulles State Office…

JUNEAU, Alaska (KINY) - The Alaska Mental Health Trust Authority…

Dear University of Oregon Students,May is Mental Health Awareness Month. In recognition, I would like to acknowledge the stress, anxiety, uncertainty, and isolation that many in our university community have experienced over the past two…

The past year has not been easy for BC farmers like Julia Smith. In the summer of 2021, a heat dome trapped dangerously high temperatures over the province. Wildfires in interior BC spread flame and smoke across the landscape, devastating…

COLUMBIA, SC (WSPA) – The South Carolina Department of Health announced that it has completed its review of the mental health services provided in South Carolina public schools. Her report shows that more mental health…