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How Wearable Technology Can Worsen Health Anxiety

Wearable technology can lead to fixation and anxiety about health rather than promoting awareness of the present moment.

Fitbit Leaderboards: Surprising Gains for the Sedentary, Setbacks for the Highly Active | HackerNoon

Leaderboards in fitness apps can enhance daily step counts, but may demotivate previously active users, highlighting the need for tailored approaches in gamification strategies.

How Wearable Technology Can Worsen Health Anxiety

Wearable technology can lead to fixation and anxiety about health rather than promoting awareness of the present moment.

Fitbit Leaderboards: Surprising Gains for the Sedentary, Setbacks for the Highly Active | HackerNoon

Leaderboards in fitness apps can enhance daily step counts, but may demotivate previously active users, highlighting the need for tailored approaches in gamification strategies.
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'Legislation is hot.' Inside Paris Hilton's quest to reform the troubled-teen industry

Paris Hilton's experience highlights the severe abuse faced by teens in unregulated behavioral health programs, contrasting their purported purpose of reform.

How Does Social Media Influence Drug and Alcohol Consumption: A Comprehensive Guide - Social Media Explorer

Social media influences substance use perceptions, particularly among youth, normalizing and glamorizing drug and alcohol consumption in digital narratives.
#justice-department

Justice Department demands records from Illinois sheriff after July killing of Black woman

The U.S. Justice Department is investigating the treatment of Black residents and those with disabilities by local authorities following a fatal police shooting.

Justice Department demands records from Illinois sheriff after July killing of Black woman

The Justice Department is investigating the shooting of a Black woman by a sheriff's deputy, focusing on treatment of Black residents and those with disabilities.

Justice Department demands records from Illinois sheriff after July killing of Black woman

The U.S. Justice Department is investigating the treatment of Black residents and those with disabilities by local authorities following a fatal police shooting.

Justice Department demands records from Illinois sheriff after July killing of Black woman

The Justice Department is investigating the shooting of a Black woman by a sheriff's deputy, focusing on treatment of Black residents and those with disabilities.
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Attacks on behavioral health workers prompt push for safer workplaces

Oregon's task force is working to improve safety protocols for behavioral health workers to prevent incidents of violence.

Why cocaine triggers sexual violence

Cocaine can cause drastic behavioral changes, leading to aggression and eventual remorse after its effects wear off.

Gov. Kotek, Oregon Health Authority project another 465 new treatment beds

Oregon to add 465 new beds for mental health and addiction treatment by 2026, enhancing behavioral health resources.
#mental-health

Exclusive: Buzzy mental health startup Slingshot AI just grabbed $30 million from A16z

Slingshot AI raised $30 million to enhance AI-driven mental healthcare solutions, reflecting strong investor interest in the sector.

A Look At CARE Court One Year In | KQED

CARE Court in California targets untreated mental illness by providing structured legal support for individuals to access necessary treatment services.

Salinas introduces bill in Congress to increase behavioral health workforce with scholarships

Rep. Andrea Salinas advocates for increasing the number of behavioral health professionals in Oregon to meet urgent demand.

Exclusive: Buzzy mental health startup Slingshot AI just grabbed $30 million from A16z

Slingshot AI raised $30 million to enhance AI-driven mental healthcare solutions, reflecting strong investor interest in the sector.

A Look At CARE Court One Year In | KQED

CARE Court in California targets untreated mental illness by providing structured legal support for individuals to access necessary treatment services.

Salinas introduces bill in Congress to increase behavioral health workforce with scholarships

Rep. Andrea Salinas advocates for increasing the number of behavioral health professionals in Oregon to meet urgent demand.
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#santa-clara-county

Santa Clara County to explore new solution to illegally operated group homes for high-risk youth

Santa Clara County aims to establish a therapeutic program for vulnerable foster youth, addressing previous illegal practices and enhancing support services.

Santa Clara County courts redirect mental health cases - San Jose Spotlight

A pilot program in Santa Clara County aims to fast-track mental health treatment for defendants starting at their arraignment hearing.

Santa Clara County to explore new solution to illegally operated group homes for high-risk youth

Santa Clara County aims to establish a therapeutic program for vulnerable foster youth, addressing previous illegal practices and enhancing support services.

Santa Clara County courts redirect mental health cases - San Jose Spotlight

A pilot program in Santa Clara County aims to fast-track mental health treatment for defendants starting at their arraignment hearing.
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Cat Trees Are Actually Really Important For Cats' Well-Being, According To A Behaviorist

Cat trees are essential for providing cats with necessary space to express their instincts and avoid stress-related behaviors.
#homelessness

Alameda County awarded $14 million to address intersection of mental health and homelessness

Alameda County Health received $14 million to enhance temporary housing for individuals with behavioral health issues, aiming to reduce homelessness effectively.

Transcript: Proposition 1 - Behavioral Health Funding | KQED

Proposition one in California aims to allocate state funds to address homelessness and severe behavioral health issues.
Proposition one includes both a bond measure and reallocation of existing funds to build more housing and treatment facilities.

Alameda County awarded $14 million to address intersection of mental health and homelessness

Alameda County Health received $14 million to enhance temporary housing for individuals with behavioral health issues, aiming to reduce homelessness effectively.

Transcript: Proposition 1 - Behavioral Health Funding | KQED

Proposition one in California aims to allocate state funds to address homelessness and severe behavioral health issues.
Proposition one includes both a bond measure and reallocation of existing funds to build more housing and treatment facilities.
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Viruses living in human gut could help regulate stress, study suggests

Gut viruses could regulate stress and influence behaviors.
Manipulating gut viruses could have therapeutic benefits for stress-related conditions.

OHA: 3,000 more mental health beds needed costing $500 million

Oregon lacks 3,000 beds for behavioral health treatment
New report highlights the need to catch up
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