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BKReader
2 weeks ago
Brooklyn

Patients Deprived Of Outdoor Access at City-Run Psychiatric Hospitals

Patients in NYC Health + Hospitals face deprivation of access to fresh air during psychiatric treatment. [ more ]
Nextgov.com
5 days ago
Medicine

VA says it's seeing more patients than ever and cutting wait times for them

Efforts by the Veterans Affairs Department to reduce wait times for patients, particularly in mental health care, have resulted in significant improvements. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
1 week ago
Medicine

Doctors Are Still Figuring Out Adult A.D.H.D.

The lack of clear guidelines for diagnosing and treating ADHD in adults can lead to inconclusive evaluations and challenges in patient care. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
1 month ago
Medicine

MDMA trials are showing it has promise as a psychiatric medicine | Letters

Proper funding needed for integrated mental health care. MDMA and psychedelics show promise in psychiatric medicines based on evidence and controlled trials. [ more ]
Brooklyn Paper
1 month ago
Brooklyn

Trauma Recovery Center opens in Coney Island, aims to support survivors of violent crime * Brooklyn Paper

A Trauma Recovery Center opened in Coney Island offering free counseling and support for crime victims, aiming for post-traumatic growth. [ more ]
Austin Monitor
1 month ago
Austin

Travis County Diversion Center moves forward - Austin Monitor

Travis County jail system is major mental health care provider; plans for mental health diversion center [ more ]
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Los Angeles Times
6 months ago
California

Opinion: How California could extend mental health care to millions of residents in need

Kaiser Permanente reached a $200 million settlement with the state of California over long waits for behavioral health services.
Shortages of qualified care providers are a major cause of delays in treatment. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
6 months ago
Public health

Need Therapy? In West Africa, Hairdressers Can Help.

A nonprofit in West and Central Africa is providing mental health care in one of the world's poorest regions where counseling is barely accessible.
Hairdressers are being trained to provide mental health support to their clients in Togo and other African countries.
The World Health Organization classifies Africa as the region with the highest suicide rate and low public expenditures on mental health. [ more ]
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