Mental Health

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…

Sent: May 3, 2022 / 9:20 am CDT Updated: May 3, 2022 / 9:20 am CDT HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (WHNT) – May is Mental Health Awareness Month and the Huntsville Community Watch Association is…

ROBERTSDALE, Ala. (WALA) - The National Alliance of Mental Illness (NAMI) Baldwin County held its first mental health expo at Honeybee Park in Robertsdale on Saturday, hoping to let those who may be struggling know they are not alone.The…

Researchers have recently found that some studies on mental illness are not broad enough to provide reliable data. To collect more reliable and consistent data on how mental illness behaves in the…

A woman fatally shot by officers in Northwest DC while wearing a special police uniform reportedly had a mental health crisis less than an hour earlier at the security firm she worked for, authorities said. DC police were…

As another school year comes to an end here at the University of Notre Dame, there are many things for us students to be thankful and excited for as we begin our summer vacation. Whether it's graduating, starting an internship, studying…

WILBRHAM, Mass. (WWLP) – A Saturday morning run in Wilbraham begins at 9:00 a.m. at the Wilbraham United Church at 500 Main Street and ends at 9:00 a.m. on Sunday Amherst Theater workers unionize This…

The game includes special promotions to raise awareness as part of Stress Awareness Month and the significant increase in mental health concerns resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic.MIAMI, April 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Solis Health…

Mark Selby told Europsort he was on the right track mentally after beating Jamie Jones in the first round of the World Championship.The defending champion arrived at the Crucible with few expectations after a poor season marred by his…

As an adolescent mental health crisis grows in the United States, the US Task Force on Preventive Services (USPSTF) has released a new draft guideline recommending that all children ages 8 to 18 be screened for anxiety. A growing…

During nearly two years of repeated COVID lockdowns, we have heard great concern from many different quarters about the mental health implications of forcing people to stay home and distance themselves from friends and family. Many…

Oleg Chaban, a Ukrainian psychiatrist, witnessed firsthand the emotional devastation caused by Russia's war against his country.The head of psychological and psychotherapeutic services at the Bogomolets National Medical University in…

ST. CLOUD – With the need for mental health services greater than ever, health officials are making sure their patients have the resources they need, when they need them.CentraCare officials say they continue to see children and adults…

Throughout Cindy Roberts' Queensbury home, she proudly honors her daughter, Sgt. Kristie Roberts, who twice enlisted in the Army National Guard. "She's always been a volunteer, always wanted to do things to help other people," said Cindy…

Six years later, the Mental Health and Public Safety Initiative is making a difference in the Bloomington Normal area, but there's still a long way to go, leaders of the effort say.During Monday…

Today, The Daily Item begins with a year-long look at mental health in…

WICHITA, Kan. (KWCH) – The Wichita City Council is due to table a resolution in support of a state-run mental health facility in Sedgwick County at its meeting next Tuesday, April 5.The Council's agenda for its next meeting includes the…

"If there was someone just listening to him," Rohlan Pierre, his older brother, said shortly after watching videos of the shooting. "Because that's probably all he really wanted and needed was someone just to listen to him in that…

Campus Life is a bi-weekly blog about the day-to-day things happening around Pitt's campus.As the midterms draw to a close and the finals season slowly approaches, it's important to take a look at yourself and your sanity. I used to study…

On March 23, the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor and Pensions held a hearing on federal mental health and substance use disorders programs titled "Strengthening Federal Mental Health and Substance…

Messages"People who can identify are better than advisors," Howells added. "But you can really relate to someone and say, 'I get it, I really get it, because I've been in your shoes."The Mahoning County Mental Health and Recovery Board is…

Since the beginning of the war in Ukraine, more than three million refugees have fled to neighboring countries by bus, train, car and on foot. Some have goals in mind while others have no plan. But while these displaced people are coping…

It was in many ways expected that the pandemic - and the isolation, fear and death it brought with it -…

Disability Rights Montana says it has reached a settlement agreement with the Montana Department of Corrections that will limit the use of solitary confinement and reform the care of inmates with serious mental illness.The agreement…

In its first session after spring break on Sunday, March 13, the Undergraduate Student Government (USG) Senate heard the mid-year reports from three committees and unanimously approved a budget…

“Interestingly, it isn't Fear of the Covid-19 virus itself, but the new normal that people have unknowingly embraced in order to break the chain of virus spread," said Dr. Chawla. Insecurity is one of the main causes of stress at all…

Champaign, IL (WCIA) dr Shannon Donnals, PhD, LCSW, CCATP, speaks about suicide prevention, grief counseling and mental health therapy. Several disciples work together. Primary care and medication management,…

By Diane Anderson Meeting with over 15 pastors who are part of the Long Beach Ministerial Alliance, and pastors from across the nation continue to stand together in!-->…

In a recently published study medRxiv* Preprint Servers researchers assessed the prevalence of chronic illness, depression and stress among U.S. child caregivers during the 2019 coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic. …

Warning: This story is about suicide and mental health.Students on their way to a lecture (file image). (Source: istock.com)A Victoria University of Wellington student says his mental health deteriorated after he was temporarily kicked out…

CHESTERFIELD COUNTY, Va. (WRIC) - The Chesterfield County Police Commissioner is turning attention back to the mental health system and how it affects the police force. Chesterfield County Police Chief Jeffery Katz posted a…

WILKES-BARRE -- A man who was ruled too mentally ill to stand trial for fatally stabbing his nephew but was later found competent to continue is subject to a competency assessment again. A status conference was held for Milton Darius…

According to the Children's Hospital of the King's Daughters, 20% of children across the country have a diagnosable mental illness. NORFOLK, Va. — Author's note: The video above is from a separate story on children's…

The Pharr Police Department and Tropical Texas Behavioral Health announced Friday that the Justice Department has awarded a $550,000 grant to the agency's mental health division. The grant, which was awarded on December 16 last year, will…

SHEPHERDSTOWN - The Shepherd University President's Lecture Series recently presented "Nobody's Normal: How…

A sharp increase in the availability of telemedicine services has opened up new opportunities for mental and behavioral health counseling and challenges for healthcare providers, employers and employees.Dealing with a “mental health…

IOWA CITY, Iowa (KCRG) – Within just a year of its opening, the GuideLink Center in Johnson County has been able to bring together the community and medicine-based models involved in treating mental health, addiction and brain health."We…

WICHITA, Kan. (KSNW) – Wichita's nonprofit organizations continue their efforts to bring community members together while addressing diverse issues. This month's discussion at the Evergreen Recreation Center focused on mental…

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article ATLANTA - A key Georgia lawmaker said Wednesday that he expects major overhauls of a sweeping bill soon to address the state's dismal mental health care system. Republican Rep. Todd Jones, a supporter of the bill, said work…

A new report suggests a "workforce crisis" is affecting mental health care in Massachusetts, leading to longer waits for outpatient treatment and fewer people in need of care.The Association for Behavioral Healthcare report released Tuesday…

Georgians with a mental health diagnosis may soon have more control over their care if their decision-making is compromised. The Georgia Psychiatric Advance Directive Act would allow individuals with a diagnosed mental health disorder to…

As UMN faces an increase in students struggling with mental health, MSA is proposing to add mental health phone numbers to the back of U cards.The Minnesota Student Association (MSA) Health & Wellness Task Force at the University of…

GARDNER - A community-based nonprofit public health agency in western Massachusetts is expanding its reach into the central portion of the state - including Greater Gardner.Clinical and Support Options (CSO), which operates an office at 205…