#mental-health-crisis

#mental-health-crisis

A 14-year-old led police on a multi-state car chase, causing significant damage and highlighting concerns over mental health emergencies in youth.

Indianapolis police officers acquitted of involuntary manslaughter charges in the death of Herman Whitfield III during a mental health crisis response.

The idea of freedom can often encompass harmful individualism that neglects community and environmental responsibilities.

Shifting to a regenerative perspective on freedom is essential to address climate and mental health crises.

PhD students in Sweden increasingly accessed mental-health services as their studies progressed, highlighting serious issues in academic mental health.

Police forces from North America gather to discuss strategies for improving response to mental health crisis calls through collaboration and training.

The FDA is nearing a decision on using MDMA for PTSD treatment, with lobbying for approval due to the potential positive impact on mental health, particularly for veterans.

911 recordings show Donna Massey seeking help to prevent harm to Sonya Massey during a mental breakdown.

The Army Reserve officers were disciplined for dereliction of duty due to communication failures and missed opportunities to prevent the attack.

We are facing a mental health crisis in NYC due to decades of failed policy and disinvestment, exacerbated by a severe shortage of social workers.

MTA is focusing on improving safety in subways by reducing major crimes and addressing the mental health crisis.

SCOUT program pairs clinicians with police officers to assist troubled individuals in the subways, leading to positive outcomes.

A new communal living room in Miami offers mental health crisis support in a non-clinical setting.

The shift in public schools from community institutions to systems prioritizing private gain contributes to the mental health crisis among young people.

The New York City police officers involved in the killing of a Black gay man in a mental health crisis faced no disciplinary action.

Vanessa Ford tragically died by jumping in front of a train after consuming a significant amount of alcohol during a mental health crisis.

The coroner called for improved security measures at the train track following her death, despite insufficient evidence of suicidal intent.

Access to mental health care in the U.S. is limited, especially for vulnerable populations.

Medicare and Medicaid face a dire shortage of mental health care providers.

The book 'The Anxious Generation' by Jonathan Haidt suggests that digital technologies are not the primary cause of the mental health crisis in young people.

Haidt's claims about the impact of digital technologies on children's brains lack concrete scientific evidence.

Parents demand transparency after delayed notification of armed man near school

James McCarty, a man with mental health issues, was arrested with knives near South Elementary School

Boston city to pay $4 million for police shooting of Black man in mental health crisis in 2016

Increasing concern over police response to mental health crises, calls for redirecting nonviolent or mental health calls to public health officials

A girl died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound after grabbing a deputy's gun at a sheriff's station.

The incident occurred after the girl's foster parent called authorities for help with the girl's mental health crisis.

Self-care is crucial for mental health maintenance.

Cinema can be a beneficial medium for mental well-being.

Mainstream conversation on mental health may have gone too far, leading to self-diagnosis of normal ups and downs of life.

Pushing people with mild conditions back into work can be harmful without evidence to support benefits.

Prompt assistance in mental health crises is crucial.

Collaboration between authorities and mental health services is essential.

The opening of a mental health zone in the emergency department at North York General Hospital aims to provide a safe space for patients in crisis, incorporating trauma-informed features and mental health assessments into the triage process.

The hospital is dedicating non-clinical peer navigators with lived experience in mental health struggles to work in the new zone, focusing on conversations to combat stigma, offer comfort, and nurture hope during patient crises.

Many people responded to Elmo's wellness check-in post on social media, expressing their struggles with mental health and financial difficulties.

The responses highlight the growing mental health crisis in the U.S. and the increase in anxiety and depression, particularly among young people.

The UK government has launched a campaign urging parents to send sick children to school, which has sparked anger and frustration in some parents.

The campaign overlooks the mental health crisis among children and the challenges faced by neurodivergent children in crowded spaces.

The FDA's warning label on the asthma and allergy drug Singulair did not significantly decrease its usage, with 12 million people still being prescribed the drug in 2022.

Children are particularly at risk of experiencing adverse effects from the drug, and while usage by minors declined, it still affected 1.6 million of them.

A coroner is calling for better CCTV coverage at London Bridge train station following the electrocution death of a man on the live railway tracks

The coroner is also calling for CCTV to be extended along the tracks and for footage to be immediately available to control room staff

Canada's 988 hotline for suicide prevention services is now live, providing immediate support to those in crisis.

988 is a short, easy-to-remember number that is available 24/7, free of charge, and accessible throughout Canada.

The hotline aims to prevent suicide by offering support for various factors that contribute to suicide, such as mental illness and feelings of burden or lack of belonging.