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Mental health crisis costing Northern Virginia over $8 billion a year
This article was written by WTOP’s news partner, InsideNoVa.com, and republished with permission. Sign up for InsideNoVa.com’s free email subscription today. The mental health crisis is costing the Northern Virginia region $8 billion a year in unrealized economic output, according to a new report from the Community Foundation for Northern Virginia. The report from the foundation’s research arm, Insight Region,…
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Will County OKs $10 million tax for mental health services
The Will County Board Thursday approved a $10 million tax levy to fund mental health services after voters approved creating a Community Mental Health Board in last November’s election. County Executive Jennifer Bertino-Tarrant, a Democrat, cast the tiebreaking vote after 11 Democrats voted in favor of the levy and 11 Republicans opposed it. Advertisement The…
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Hormone Withdrawal During Oral Contraceptive Pill Pause Impacts Mental Health
Hormone withdrawal during combined oral contraceptives (COCs) pill pause is associated with adverse mental health outcomes among long-term users, according to findings published in JAMA Network Open. This worsening in mood changes was comparable to endogenous hormone withdrawal during menses, supporting the notion that COCs appear to have a mood-stabilizing effect. The mental health outcomes…
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New School Emerges Amid Youth Mental Health Crisis
What makes this facility stand out? This really is a true partnership where Cherry Creek School District (CCSD) teachers, mental health team members and caregivers are working in tandem every single day with our clinical providers at CU Anschutz to provide the support that kids who require an intensive level of services need to transition…
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Testimony focuses on mental health of man accused of killing El Paso lawyer
The question of whether a man suffering from a mental illness knew it was “legally wrong” to kill an El Paso lawyer at her home was the focus of testimony in a murder trial where the defendant believed satanic abortion rituals were being performed at a nearby park. Two psychologists testified Thursday, Oct. 19, that…
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Schools across U.S. join growing no-phone movement to boost focus, mental health
In an effort to remove distractions and enhance educational experiences, schools across the United States are increasingly adopting a no-phone policy, requiring students to lock away their devices for the entire school day. Newburgh Free Academy in New York stands as a testament to the growing trend. Students at the public high school begin their…
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Judge’s jailing of ex-Cleveland Clinic doctor for mental health tests was unlawful, appeals court rules
CLEVELAND, Ohio — An appeals court on Thursday ruled a judge unlawfully jailed a former doctor after his lawyers had asked to change his plea to not guilty by reason of insanity to charges accusing him of groping his patients. A unanimous 8th Ohio District Court of Appeals panel held that Cuyahoga County Common Pleas…
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With $40K infusion, new program seeks to expand mental health care in Dare County
(l. to r.) Patty McKenna, Outer Banks Relief Foundation; Jenniffer Albanese, Interfaith Community Outreach; Sheila Davies, Director Dare County Director Health and Human Services; Leigh Brinkley, Dare County Family Services Supervisor. (Photo credit: Kip Tabb/OBV) By The Outer Banks Voice “Life is tough for a lot of people,” said Sheila Davies, Dare County Director of Health…
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The impact of screen time on kids: What’s at stake
IE 11 is not supported. For an optimal experience visit our site on another browser. Practical solutions to protect your child from excess screen time 03:33 Teens open up about the impact of social media on their lives 11:59 Now Playing The impact of screen time on kids: What’s at stake 14:26 UP NEXT Mom…
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Sens. Britt, Klobuchar join forces to tackle youth mental health crisis
In a significant bipartisan effort, U.S. Senator Katie Britt, R-Ala., joined forces with Senator Amy Klobuchar,D-Minn., to introduce the Youth Mental Health Research Act. This groundbreaking legislation aims to establish a national Youth Mental Health Research Initiative designed to address the escalating crisis in youth mental health across the United States. The initiative will focus…
