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Opinion: Forty years of punishing mental illness is enough
Alaska should repeal a law that sends defendants who need psychiatric treatment into a system built to isolate and punish.
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Lindsay Clancy trial: everything that happened this week in court
Outcome of trial of a Massachusetts mother accused of killing her three children may come down to witness testimonyThe trial of Lindsay Clancy, the Massachusetts mother accused of killing her three children in January…
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Mental health is different for everyone: UNICEF shares 5 ways to take care of yours
Discover 5 simple ways shared by UNICEF to support your mental health and well-being, from practising kindness to taking breaks from social media.
Mental Health3 days ago
The psychologist on a mission to help therapy-averse midlife men
Dr Peter Meades on why so many of us are reluctant to talk about our emotions and the consequences of holding it all in ...
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Your Father’s Depression Reaches You Differently
Most people assume a father’s depression shapes his children through behavior and example. A new review suggests the biology runs far deeper and starts far earlier.
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Children have twice the risk of mental health disorders after losing a parent
Children who experience parental loss are twice as likely to have a mental health disorder, highlighting the need for early support.
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Naperville police launch full-time mental health crisis unit
Naperville Police Department’s full-time Mobile Crisis Intervention Team, designed to better address the hundreds of mental health-related calls received every year, is up and running. The ...
Mental Health4 days ago
5 subtle signs that may be linked to depression
Depression can affect children, teenagers, adults, and the elderly, regardless of their nationality, level of education, or social status.
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CSOs hail FEC move to decriminalise attempted suicide in Nigeria
The Nigerian Mental Health and Nigeria Suicide Prevention Advocacy Working Group, have commended the Federal Executive Council (FEC) for approving an amendment to National Mental Health Act 2021 to ...
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Dementia and Stroke Risks May Start from Mental Health Issues
Dementia in a person in their thirties is rare, but a new study has uncovered a surprising pattern. Younger adults with severe mental illness were far more likely to have dementia than people of the ...
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September Marks Suicide Prevention and Awareness Month
In the State of Tennessee, more than 1,200 lives are lost to suicide each year. Statistics estimate that there are 25 attempted suicides for each suicide death.
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Minneapolis diverted thousands of mental health calls from police. Its costs and oversight are under scrutiny.
MINNEAPOLIS — Alex Anderson and Meg Nohner were driving through the heart of Minneapolis on a recent weekday when they got a call from headquarters: A woman was talking to herself outside a business ...
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Men increasingly taking initiative to address mental, sexual and reproductive health concerns
THE Ministry of Health’s Mental Health Unit is seeing a growing number of men taking the initiative to seek professional help for mental, emotional, sexual ...
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When Depression And Stress Look Like Memory Loss: Pseudodementia Explained
Forgetting a name occasionally is normal, but repeatedly losing track of conversations, struggling to concentrate or saying "my memory is failing" can feel far ...
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'We're running to help break mental health stigma'
Four men from Lincoln who lost their friend Jake to suicide are behind Miles That Matter.
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NHS worker fined for drink-drive offence after mental health crisis
AN NHS worker suffering a mental health crisis was found slumped behind the wheel of her vehicle whilst over three times the drink driving limit, ...
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India’s adolescent loneliness gap: Why girls may feel more alone even when surrounded by friends, classmates and family
In India, many teenagers face loneliness, as surveys reveal troubling rates of isolation among them. Girls often struggle more with anxiety and mood changes, while boys frequently conceal their ...
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Virginia Department of Veterans Services opens 2027 SOS grants to community-based programs
DVS is seeking applications to award $4 million in grants to veteran suicide prevention, opioid addiction services and other supportive organizations in 2027.
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New anti-suicide barrier for Coronado Bridge clears final hurdle
State officials on Friday cleared the final hurdle facing a new suicide barrier for the iconic San Diego-Coronado Bridge: The state Transportation Commission unanimously approved $162 million for the ...
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New mental health practice opens in Danville, aims to expand access in rural communities
A new mental health practice is open in Danville, with the goal of making care more accessible for people in Southside and surrounding rural communities.
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Mental health tips for teachers returning to school
Health professionals say teachers can protect their mental health by setting work boundaries, prioritizing sleep and celebrating small wins.
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Neutrogena responds to criticism over how brand deal with Hayden Panettiere ended
Late actor in May said beauty brand cut off its relationship with her after she spoke out about postpartum depressionThe beauty brand Neutrogena has acknowledged making its former ambassador Hayden Panettiere “feel…
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Hometown Heroes in Behavioral Health honored by Lake County ADAMHS Board
The Lake County Alcohol, Drug Addiction and Mental Health Services Board has honored 14 individuals in behavioral health, dubbed “Hometown Heroes,” during a special ceremony at a recent Lake County ...
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Dozens Of Hawaiʻi’s Mentally Ill Inmates To Move to Waiawa Prison
Prison system leader plans Waiawa facility overhaul for mentally ill inmates; it offers a more therapeutic environment ...
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Pakistani doctor’s unlikely journey from ‘Macbeth’ to head of global mental health body
When millions of young Pakistanis cannot function at their best because of untreated mental health problems, Mian argues, the consequences extend beyond individuals and families to the country’s ...
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A celebrity death and a murder trial shine light on postpartum mental health
Hayden Panettiere and Lindsay Clancy are drawing heightened attention to maternal mental illnesses.
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Maternal mental health worsens in US
Recent court cases have really put a spotlight on maternal mental health. Some 20% of maternal deaths are due to suicide or overdose.
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Helping people connect with nature and the community reduces loneliness in Barcelona trial
Nature-based social prescribing can help reduce loneliness among adults living in socioeconomically vulnerable urban areas, according to a trial conducted in Barcelona by the European RECETAS ...
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Therabot is Dartmouth’s AI mental health tool
The use of a-i technology is becoming increasingly common in many workforce industries - including healthcare. In our region, researchers at Dartmouth have been developing a platform that could change ...
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South Korea's suicide rate hits 15-year high as poverty, joblessness and isolation go unaddressed
More than 40 people die by suicide every day in South Korea, yet the country's prevention policies remain heavily focused on individual psychological and m ...