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WNC school tackles mental health issues through nature, therapeutic outdoor adventures
ASHEVILLE, N.C. (WLOS) — Hundreds of mountain students with mental health needs are on wait lists to see a school-based therapist. That’s because a majority of Western North Carolina counties fall within a mental health professional shortage area. News 13 has uncovered an alternative approach one school system is taking to reach struggling kids before…
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Lizzo Says Her Mental Health Is Improving: ‘I’m the Happiest I’ve Been in 10 Months’
Lizzo is feeling better as she navigates her mental health. The “Good as Hell” star shared a mirror selfie to Instagram on Wednesday (May 22), giving an update on how she’s been feeling in the caption. “I’m the happiest I’ve been in 10 months,” she wrote. “The strange thing about depression is you don’t know…
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Two studies offer key insights into the origins and potential treatment of mental health disorders
Two studies offer key insights into the origins and potential treatment of mental health disorders May 23, 2024 Editors’ notes This article has been reviewed according to Science X’s editorial process and policies. Editors have highlighted the following attributes while ensuring the content’s credibility: fact-checked peer-reviewed publication trusted source proofread by The Mount Sinai Hospital Mapping…
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Gameday Guide | Your complete guide to Mental Health Awareness Night and our matchup with Minnesota United
The Colorado Rapids are hosting Mental Health Awareness Night this weekend, where we will provide fans with mental health resources from around the community and celebrate those who help to reduce the stigma around mental health every day. Join us on Saturday as we kick off the night with a Block Party, host a drive…
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Law aims to prevent mental health patients from sitting in a jail cell while awaiting treatment
The legislation mandates that pre-screening take place before an affidavit is filed when dealing with involuntary commitments. A new law set to go into effect this year will help prevent those dealing with mental illness from being held in a jail while awaiting assessment and treatment. The changes are the result of HB 1640, authored…
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Jersey City Together urges city to pick up the pace on mental health crisis response program
Jersey City Together is calling on Jersey City leaders to establish the mental health crisis response program that it has been promising for years. The multi-faith advocacy group will host a commemorative service at Our Lady of Sorrows Church at 75 Claremont Ave., 10:30 a.m. to noon, in tribute to George Floyd, Najee Seabrooks and…
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Mental Health Awareness Month: Born This Way Foundation
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‘Grandparents Social Club’ offers mental health support for grandparents raising children
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Raising children is a full time job, and can be mentally taxing for young parents — let alone people who may have retired from their full time job. That’s why the Rio Vista Community Center and Molina Healthcare are putting on the “Grandparents Social Club” in Socorro. The event is…
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Mental Health Resources in Hampton Roads
More Videos May is Mental Health Awareness Month, and we spoke with a clinical social worker and lifestyle management coach about resources in Hampton Roads. Author: 13newsnow.com Published: 12:36 PM EDT May 23, 2024 Updated: 12:36 PM EDT May 23, 2024
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Helping kids with mental health when they’re home from school
As high school and college students finish their spring terms and prepare for summer, it’s a critical time to check their mental health and consider how to engage in conversations about it. This is especially important for college students, as the 2nd Annual Student Behavioral Health Report reveals a significant jump in self-reported mental or…