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Man gets 6 years for strangling cellmate in Santa Rita Jail

A man was sentenced to six years for killing his cellmate during a prolonged, unchecked fight at Santa Rita Jail.

Fourteen-Year-Old Avery Colvert Becomes Youngest Recipient of TIME100 Impact Award

Avery Colvert founded a recovery fund for wildfire victims, showcasing the impactful change one young person can make in their community.

Elected officials and mental health advocates gather in Elmhurst to celebrate restoration of mental health funding - Jackson Heights Post

Funding restoration for Mental Health Clubhouses ensures continued support for New Yorkers with serious mental illnesses and preserves vital community-based mental health services.

Coney Island Gets New Trauma Recovery Center

Trauma recovery centers provide essential services for underserved crime victims, improving various outcomes and increasing community safety.

Mental Health Clinics Coming to Several BK Public Schools

Investing in student mental health through school-based clinics can provide crucial support and create healthier communities.

Fourteen-Year-Old Avery Colvert Becomes Youngest Recipient of TIME100 Impact Award

Avery Colvert founded a recovery fund for wildfire victims, showcasing the impactful change one young person can make in their community.

Elected officials and mental health advocates gather in Elmhurst to celebrate restoration of mental health funding - Jackson Heights Post

Funding restoration for Mental Health Clubhouses ensures continued support for New Yorkers with serious mental illnesses and preserves vital community-based mental health services.

Coney Island Gets New Trauma Recovery Center

Trauma recovery centers provide essential services for underserved crime victims, improving various outcomes and increasing community safety.

Mental Health Clinics Coming to Several BK Public Schools

Investing in student mental health through school-based clinics can provide crucial support and create healthier communities.

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David J. Johns Won't Stop Fighting for Queer Black Youth

David J. Johns emphasizes the importance of equity for Black LGBTQ+ individuals while fostering empowerment through advocacy and cultural-competency education.

How to Help the Victims and First Responders of the DC Air Disaster - Washingtonian

Community support is mobilized for families and first responders affected by the tragic midair crash in the Potomac River.

'You need to be very, very ill now to get into hospital' - leading psychiatrist warns Ireland's mental health services in 'dire state of neglect'

Mental health services in Ireland face significant funding cuts, resulting in a worsening state of care that needs urgent government intervention.

Did Kitsap Mental Health Services suffer a breach of patient data?

A data breach involving Kitsap Mental Health Services raises serious concerns over cybersecurity and patient data protection.

New cash for job centres in plan to boost workforce

The UK government is implementing significant reforms to increase employment rates and support struggling individuals to find jobs.

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A healthcare company in Florida has hit a financial wall. What that means for patients

Wellpath Holdings has declared bankruptcy due to over $644 million in debt, affecting mental health service delivery in multiple states.

San Jose advocates to meet with hospital officials on expansion plans - San Jose Spotlight

San Jose residents succeeded in advocating for community benefits in the $1.2 billion Good Samaritan Hospital expansion proposal.

A healthcare company in Florida has hit a financial wall. What that means for patients

Wellpath Holdings has declared bankruptcy due to over $644 million in debt, affecting mental health service delivery in multiple states.

San Jose advocates to meet with hospital officials on expansion plans - San Jose Spotlight

San Jose residents succeeded in advocating for community benefits in the $1.2 billion Good Samaritan Hospital expansion proposal.

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Starmer pledges 3.5m for veterans facing homelessness

The government is allocating more funds to support homeless veterans, ensuring they have access to housing and mental health services.

Fines are still piling up for New Hampshire 'Diaper Spa'

The Diaper Spa's owner, Dr. Colleen Murphy, faces $17,500 in fines for unlicensed advertising of mental health services in New Hampshire.

Palm Springs LGBTQ+ group's CEO accused of stealing nearly $1 million in public funds

CEO Jacob Rostovsky of Queer Works has been charged with stealing $940,000 from public funds intended for LGBTQ+ support services.

Trans-affirming non-profit in engulfed in financial scandal - LGBTQ Nation

Allegations against Queer Works involve significant financial mismanagement, raising concerns over the misuse of grants intended for supporting TGI+ individuals.

FCC now requires georouting for wireless calls to 988, the National Suicide Prevention Hotline

The FCC mandates georouting for 988 Lifeline calls to improve the effectiveness of suicide prevention services.

OPINION: A strong workforce is the key to solving Oregon's mental health and addiction crisis

The primary solution to the mental health care crisis is to hire more providers to meet growing demand.

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To Fight Homelessness, San Francisco Is Ramping Up Sweeps. Aaron Peskin Has Another Plan | KQED

San Francisco faces a homelessness crisis with over 8,000 individuals in need and insufficient shelter beds available.

Violence and Disorder in New York's Mental Health Shelters

Mental health shelters struggle to provide adequate services to residents

Violence and disorder are common in mental health shelters

To Fight Homelessness, San Francisco Is Ramping Up Sweeps. Aaron Peskin Has Another Plan | KQED

San Francisco faces a homelessness crisis with over 8,000 individuals in need and insufficient shelter beds available.

Violence and Disorder in New York's Mental Health Shelters

Mental health shelters struggle to provide adequate services to residents

Violence and disorder are common in mental health shelters

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You don't have to be in crisis to seek mental health care, Team USA psychologist says. Here's why he's championing mental wellness checkups

Children's dental visits are crucial for developing lifelong healthy habits and relationships with healthcare professionals.

A new, more expansive plan is on the table for Boston's brutalist Hurley building

Focus on housing, mental health services, historic preservation, and commercial vitality in downtown Boston superblock redevelopment.

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Can AI help fill the therapist shortage? Mental health apps show promise and pitfalls

AI-powered chatbots like Woebot are being used to address the shortage of therapists and increase accessibility to mental health services.

The effectiveness of chatbots in providing mental health support varies, with some potentially offering harmful advice.

New York City's first mental health report shows inequities in treatment access despite overall improvement | amNewYork

New Yorkers facing challenges accessing mental health services despite overall post-pandemic mental health improvements.

Can AI help fill the therapist shortage? Mental health apps show promise and pitfalls

AI-powered chatbots like Woebot are being used to address the shortage of therapists and increase accessibility to mental health services.

The effectiveness of chatbots in providing mental health support varies, with some potentially offering harmful advice.

New York City's first mental health report shows inequities in treatment access despite overall improvement | amNewYork

New Yorkers facing challenges accessing mental health services despite overall post-pandemic mental health improvements.

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Patrick McGorry urges government to move faster on mental health after federal budget boost

Investment in youth mental health services in the federal budget is welcomed, but urgency in reforms is needed to address the crisis.

Silicon Valley schools stuck paying for wellness centers - San Jose Spotlight

Funding challenges threaten the sustainability of wellness centers in Santa Clara County schools.

Mental health services key to preventing violent crimes, says Khan

Cuts to mental health services contribute to violent crimes, preventable with proper treatment and addressing root causes.

Eating disorders are not a choice, they are a disease I wish more people knew how treatable they are | Xavier Mulenga

Anorexia nervosa is a serious psychiatric illness that can involve food restriction, distorted weight perception, and severe physical consequences.

Family members often struggle with frustration when dealing with a loved one's eating disorder, which may stem from a lack of understanding about the nature of the disease.

I am resigning from the Tory party and joining Labour: only it wants to restore our NHS

Struggling to balance roles: MP and frontline mental health doctor amidst NHS crisis.

Serious care failings were a factor in son killing his father, coroner in Wales rules

Serious failings in care led to a tragic outcome for a man with schizophrenia, highlighting inadequacies in mental health services.

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City Council Says They've Found an Extra $6B For FY25 Budget

The New York City Council found $6.15 billion in resources for the 2025 fiscal year to reverse mayor's cuts.

Budget includes $1.63 billion to restore funding for key services and $1.32 billion for affordable housing and mental health services.

NYC Council outlines budget response to fund library services, free 3K programs

The New York City Council proposed funding restoration for essential programs like 3K and mental health services.

The budget responds to Mayor Eric Adams' concerns by identifying additional tax revenue to support critical initiatives like libraries and Pre-K programs.

City Council Says They've Found an Extra $6B For FY25 Budget

The New York City Council found $6.15 billion in resources for the 2025 fiscal year to reverse mayor's cuts.

Budget includes $1.63 billion to restore funding for key services and $1.32 billion for affordable housing and mental health services.

NYC Council outlines budget response to fund library services, free 3K programs

The New York City Council proposed funding restoration for essential programs like 3K and mental health services.

The budget responds to Mayor Eric Adams' concerns by identifying additional tax revenue to support critical initiatives like libraries and Pre-K programs.

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Accused Subway Shover Found Little Help in New York's Chaotic Shelters

Specialized homeless shelters for mentally ill in NYC are not effectively addressing residents' psychological issues.

Mental health services in these shelters are offered sporadically, leading to episodes of violence, disorder, and preventable harm.

Tension, distrust, anxiety pervade UCLA : 'Everywhere you turn there's a security guard'

The UCLA campus community is overwhelmed and anxious due to recent protests, violence, and a strike, leaving many students struggling to balance academics with unfolding events.

Accused Subway Shover Found Little Help in New York's Chaotic Shelters

Specialized homeless shelters for mentally ill in NYC are not effectively addressing residents' psychological issues.

Mental health services in these shelters are offered sporadically, leading to episodes of violence, disorder, and preventable harm.

Tension, distrust, anxiety pervade UCLA : 'Everywhere you turn there's a security guard'

The UCLA campus community is overwhelmed and anxious due to recent protests, violence, and a strike, leaving many students struggling to balance academics with unfolding events.

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Hospitals can sue state over failure to provide psychiatric care, appeals court rules

The federal appeals court revived Oregon hospitals' lawsuit due to state's failure in providing mental health services.

San Jose parents want new leadership in largest school district - San Jose Spotlight

Calls for new leadership in SJUSD due to highlighted issues and lack of transparency.

Parents and community members express concern over leadership, safety, and mental health services in SJUSD.

Superintendent defends against county report, highlighting the district's welcome for constructive feedback.

San Jose advocates want more money for non-police crisis team - San Jose Spotlight

San Jose allocates funds for mental health services, supports non-police emergency response.

California Poised to Slash Health Care Workforce Funding Amid Labor Shortages | KQED

California faces workforce shortages in behavioral health services, risking progress in mental health reforms.

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California Promises to Cut Maternal Mortality in Half by 2026 | KQED

By a brick, raise money for Los Gatos history club

California Promises to Cut Maternal Mortality in Half by 2026 | KQED

By a brick, raise money for Los Gatos history club

Man gets 6 years for strangling cellmate in Santa Rita Jail

Fourteen-Year-Old Avery Colvert Becomes Youngest Recipient of TIME100 Impact Award

Elected officials and mental health advocates gather in Elmhurst to celebrate restoration of mental health funding - Jackson Heights Post

Coney Island Gets New Trauma Recovery Center

Mental Health Clinics Coming to Several BK Public Schools

Fourteen-Year-Old Avery Colvert Becomes Youngest Recipient of TIME100 Impact Award

Elected officials and mental health advocates gather in Elmhurst to celebrate restoration of mental health funding - Jackson Heights Post

Coney Island Gets New Trauma Recovery Center

Mental Health Clinics Coming to Several BK Public Schools

David J. Johns Won't Stop Fighting for Queer Black Youth

How to Help the Victims and First Responders of the DC Air Disaster - Washingtonian

'You need to be very, very ill now to get into hospital' - leading psychiatrist warns Ireland's mental health services in 'dire state of neglect'

Did Kitsap Mental Health Services suffer a breach of patient data?

New cash for job centres in plan to boost workforce

A healthcare company in Florida has hit a financial wall. What that means for patients

San Jose advocates to meet with hospital officials on expansion plans - San Jose Spotlight

A healthcare company in Florida has hit a financial wall. What that means for patients

San Jose advocates to meet with hospital officials on expansion plans - San Jose Spotlight

Starmer pledges 3.5m for veterans facing homelessness

Fines are still piling up for New Hampshire 'Diaper Spa'

Palm Springs LGBTQ+ group's CEO accused of stealing nearly $1 million in public funds

Trans-affirming non-profit in engulfed in financial scandal - LGBTQ Nation

FCC now requires georouting for wireless calls to 988, the National Suicide Prevention Hotline

OPINION: A strong workforce is the key to solving Oregon's mental health and addiction crisis

To Fight Homelessness, San Francisco Is Ramping Up Sweeps. Aaron Peskin Has Another Plan | KQED

Violence and Disorder in New York's Mental Health Shelters

To Fight Homelessness, San Francisco Is Ramping Up Sweeps. Aaron Peskin Has Another Plan | KQED

Violence and Disorder in New York's Mental Health Shelters

You don't have to be in crisis to seek mental health care, Team USA psychologist says. Here's why he's championing mental wellness checkups

A new, more expansive plan is on the table for Boston's brutalist Hurley building

Can AI help fill the therapist shortage? Mental health apps show promise and pitfalls

New York City's first mental health report shows inequities in treatment access despite overall improvement | amNewYork

Can AI help fill the therapist shortage? Mental health apps show promise and pitfalls

New York City's first mental health report shows inequities in treatment access despite overall improvement | amNewYork

Patrick McGorry urges government to move faster on mental health after federal budget boost

Silicon Valley schools stuck paying for wellness centers - San Jose Spotlight

Mental health services key to preventing violent crimes, says Khan

Eating disorders are not a choice, they are a disease I wish more people knew how treatable they are | Xavier Mulenga

I am resigning from the Tory party and joining Labour: only it wants to restore our NHS

Serious care failings were a factor in son killing his father, coroner in Wales rules

City Council Says They've Found an Extra $6B For FY25 Budget

NYC Council outlines budget response to fund library services, free 3K programs

City Council Says They've Found an Extra $6B For FY25 Budget

NYC Council outlines budget response to fund library services, free 3K programs

Accused Subway Shover Found Little Help in New York's Chaotic Shelters

Tension, distrust, anxiety pervade UCLA : 'Everywhere you turn there's a security guard'

Accused Subway Shover Found Little Help in New York's Chaotic Shelters

Tension, distrust, anxiety pervade UCLA : 'Everywhere you turn there's a security guard'

Hospitals can sue state over failure to provide psychiatric care, appeals court rules

San Jose parents want new leadership in largest school district - San Jose Spotlight

San Jose advocates want more money for non-police crisis team - San Jose Spotlight

California Poised to Slash Health Care Workforce Funding Amid Labor Shortages | KQED

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