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This Public Health Measure Bridges the National Divide over Firearms—Just Don’t Call It Gun Control
Police departments in Colorado will temporarily store guns for individuals who may be experiencing a mental health crisis. Advertisement <div class="article-block article-text" data-behavior="newsletter_promo dfp_article_rendering" data-dfp-adword="Advertisement" data-newsletterpromo_article-text=" Sign up for Scientific American’s free newsletters. ” data-newsletterpromo_article-image=”https://static.scientificamerican.com/sciam/cache/file/4641809D-B8F1-41A3-9E5A87C21ADB2FD8_source.png” data-newsletterpromo_article-button-text=”Sign Up” data-newsletterpromo_article-button-link=”https://www.scientificamerican.com/page/newsletter-sign-up/?origincode=2018_sciam_ArticlePromo_NewsletterSignUp” name=”articleBody” itemprop=”articleBody”> Reading about death and suicidality can be distressing. Please read this in a moment where…
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Adding Mental Health Care At Your PCP Isn’t Costlier For Insurers: Study
Insurance companies will, at worst, “break even” on the investment, research shows. The study notes that the primary care office model is not for people with more serious forms of mental illness, such as schizophrenia or major depression. The Philadelphia Inquirer: Penn Medicine, IBX Report Shows Savings From Mental Health Care In Primary Care Research…
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Copper Country Mental Health holds 60th anniversary open houses
HOUGHTON, Mich. (WLUC) – Copper Country Mental Health (CCMH) celebrated its upcoming 60th anniversary with a series of open houses Wednesday evening. The agency opened its doors at each of its four facilities, located in Ontonagon, L’Anse, Calumet and Houghton respectively. The agency was first formed in December 1963, but according to CCMH Associate Director…
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California Senate panel hears testimony about parity for mental health, substance use disorders
The committee took no action on Wednesday, but instead heard from professionals, government officials and a patient. SACRAMENTO, Calif. (CN) — It’s been about three years since state lawmakers strengthened the California Parity Act, requiring insurers to cover necessary treatment for mental health and substance use disorders. Implementing that law has proved spotty, with professionals…
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New Bloomberg city program targets mental health, housing, climate
New Bloomberg city program targets mental health, housing, climate | StateScoop Skip to main content Advertisement Advertisement Close The Bloomberg Cities Idea Exchange aims to help local governments pool resources and share ideas on tough issues. Michael Bloomberg (World Bank Photo Collection / Flickr) A $50 million program announced by Bloomberg Philanthropies on Wednesday aims…
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Mental health efforts in October
October is Health Literacy Month. People need and want to understand information. When it comes to their health, it’s even more important. That’s what health literacy is all about! How can we make health easy to understand for as many people as possible? It applies to when we speak, write, or even make graphics. There…
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Mental health panel recommendations include cap on medical marijuana potency
Randy Krehbiel Recommendations including broader access to treatment and a cap on medical marijuana potency were offered by law enforcement and mental health professionals during a breakfast meeting with legislators at LaFortune Park’s clubhouse Wednesday. “The state of mental health in Oklahoma, back when I began as a prosecutor, almost seemed better than where we…
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Northeast Tallahassee mental health experts see increased anxiety in kids; groups push lawmakers for change
Local mental health providers from across the state, including Northeast Tallahassee’s Apalachee Center, met with state lawmakers ahead of the legislative session. CEO of the Apalachee Center Dr. Jay Reeve says kids in our community are struggling with anxiety in higher rates. BROADCAST TRANSCRIPT: According to the CDC, the number of children and teens facing…
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‘This is a crisis in our county and our country’: Indian River County sheriff addresses mental health crisis
The crisis in the Middle East is impacting the mental health of some of the people in South Florida and on the Treasure Coast.Patrice Schroeder, community relations specialist for 211 Helpline Palm Beach and Treasure Coast, said they are hearing from callers who are impacted by recent events.”We are hearing from our callers,” Schroeder said.…
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‘This is a crisis in our county and our country’: Indian River County sheriff addresses mental health crisis
The crisis in the Middle East is impacting the mental health of some of the people in South Florida and on the Treasure Coast.Patrice Schroeder, community relations specialist for 211 Helpline Palm Beach and Treasure Coast, said they are hearing from callers who are impacted by recent events.”We are hearing from our callers,” Schroeder said.…
