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California Gov. Gavin Newsom's very bad month

Voters showed resistance to Newsom's mental health plan.

Opponents failed to spend anything to oppose the governor's effort. [ more ]

Sacramento Bee

Proposition 1 campaign lowers expectations amid anticipated low voter turnout

Supporters managing expectations ahead of Election Day

Proposition 1 faces decreasing support due to various factors [ more ]

ABC7 San Francisco

What you need to know about Prop 1 ahead of California primary election

Proposition 1 in California aims to allocate significant funds for supportive housing, veterans, and mental health services.

The proposition faces criticism for potentially undermining the existing Mental Health Services Act in the state. [ more ]

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What is Prop 1, California's mental health and homelessness ballot measure?

Proposition 1 in California's primary ballot is focused on increasing mental and behavioral health services for the state's homeless population.

The measure aims to authorize a $6.4 billion bond for mental health and substance abuse treatment facilities. [ more ]

The Mercury News

Prop 1: Voters pass measure pushed by Gov. Newsom to tackle homelessness crisis in razor-thin win

California voters approved measure for housing and drug treatment programs to address homelessness crisis

State needs more housing units and services for mental health and addiction issues [ more ]

Sacramento Bee

California voters pass proposition requiring counties to spend on programs to tackle homelessness

California voters pass Proposition 1 for housing and drug treatment programs to address homelessness crisis.

Proposition 1 reallocates mental health funds and allows borrowing for housing units and treatment beds. [ more ]

ABC7 San Francisco

Prop 1: Voters approve $6 billion ballot measure addressing homelessness in California, AP projects

California voters pass Proposition 1 imposing strict spending requirements on housing and drug treatment for homelessness crisis.

Proposition 1 allows state greater control over millionaire tax for mental health services, focusing on housing and programs for homeless individuals. [ more ]

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San Francisco

Some worry California proposition to tackle homelessness would worsen the problem

California Gov. Gavin Newsom is urging voters to approve a ballot initiative to tackle the state's homelessness crisis, but social providers argue it would threaten programs that prevent homelessness.

Proposition 1 on the March 5th ballot would require counties to spend 60% of millionaire tax funds on housing and programs for homeless people with mental illnesses or substance abuse problems, regardless of the size of the homeless population in each county.

The change could cause existing programs, such as cultural centers and peer-support programs, to lose funding, and some organizations fear they may have to close their doors. [ more ]

Sacramento Bee

San Francisco

Some worry California proposition to tackle homelessness would worsen the problem

California Gov. Gavin Newsom is urging voters to approve a ballot initiative that would require counties to spend 60% of funds from a millionaire tax on housing and programs for homeless people with mental illnesses or substance abuse problems.

Critics argue that this change would threaten existing programs that aim to prevent homelessness, as rural counties would be required to divert the same percentage of funds to housing as urban counties. [ more ]

The Mercury News

What is Prop 1, California's mental health and homelessness ballot measure?

Proposition 1 in California's primary ballot asks voters to authorize a $6.4 billion bond for mental health and substance abuse treatment facilities.

The measure would shift about $140 million in existing tax revenue from counties to the state for mental health and drug and alcohol treatment.

If passed, Prop 1 would create housing units, outpatient treatment slots, and mental health services spaces, but would also require the state to repay the bonds by $310 million annually for 30 years. [ more ]

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Sacramento Bee

California Gov. Newsom proposes some housing and climate cuts to balance $38 billion budget deficit

California Gov. Gavin Newsom has released a new $291 billion state spending plan for the 2024-25 budget year, accounting for a $37.9 billion deficit.

Newsom proposes covering the deficit by tapping into reserves, trimming programs, deferring spending, and spreading it out over more years. [ more ]

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Chicago Tribune

5 months ago

Lake County mental health providers battling staffing shortages linked to low wages, large caseloads and burnout

Mental health providers face challenges in hiring and retaining therapists due to low wages, large caseloads, and burnout.

The shortage of accessible mental health services in Illinois is impacting communities that already struggle with lack of resources. [ more ]

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5 months ago

Five young people dead: inquest lays bare the struggles of transgender Victorians seeking mental health support

Transgender individuals face challenges accessing mental health services

Some transgender individuals may feel unsafe in public hospitals [ more ]

Entrepreneur

6 months ago

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She Was Afraid of Her Company Becoming the 'McDonald's of Mental Healthcare' Until She Realized This | Entrepreneur

Franchising mental health services can help make lasting improvements to people's mental health.

Ellie Mental Health uses bold colors, humor, and a destigmatizing brand to make everyday people feel welcome.

Only about 10% of Ellie's franchisees are licensed in healthcare, with the rest being business owners who partner with a licensed mental health professional. [ more ]

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6 months ago

East Bay food

Oakland's new fire chief promises better mental health services for firefighters

Damon Covington, a former firefighter, has been sworn in as the new fire chief of Oakland.

His top priority is establishing better mental health services for the department's firefighters.

The Oakland Fire Department had been without a full-time chief for nine months. [ more ]

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19 hours ago

Health

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. [ more ]

San Jose Spotlight

Education

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

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

BKReader

4 weeks ago

Education

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. [ more ]

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Education

How Labour could rescue children from this endless series of educational crises | Letters

Calls for comprehensive education reform in England to address various crises in schools

Suggested actions include proper funding, curriculum changes, restoring arts and sports, and Send provision reforms. [ more ]

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London politics

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. [ more ]

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London politics

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. [ more ]

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Medicine

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. [ more ]

BKReader

4 weeks ago

Brooklyn

Coney Island Gets New Trauma Recovery Center

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

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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. [ more ]

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Why psychiatrists should not be held legally accountable for patients they release | Letter

Parents highlighting mental health service shortcomings after tragedy

Careful consideration needed on making psychiatrists criminally accountable for patient discharges [ more ]

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It might have been different': how Norfolk and Suffolk NHS foundation trust is failing mental health patients

Mental health services failures highlighted in a tragic suicide case

Calls for public inquiry into mental health trust's persistent issues [ more ]

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Black mental health patients more likely to be injured at hands of police

Rise in injuries of black inpatients during restraint

Concerns over racial inequalities in mental health services [ more ]

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Costessey deaths show need for inquiry into local NHS trust, say families

The tragic case of a man who killed himself and his family highlights the need for a statutory inquiry into the Norfolk and Suffolk mental health services trust.

Norfolk and Suffolk NHS foundation trust (NSFT) is already under scrutiny for the unexpected deaths of thousands of patients in a three-and-a-half-year period. [ more ]

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Deaths unexplained, lives devastated: here's another national tragedy hidden in plain sight | John Harris

The Campaign to Save Mental Health Services is calling for a criminal investigation into the large number of unexpected deaths under the Norfolk and Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust.

The failures leading to the deaths date back at least a decade and the campaign believes it is the largest deaths crisis in the history of the NHS. [ more ]

Cbsnews

Artificial intelligence

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. [ more ]

BKReader

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. [ more ]

New York Post

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. [ more ]

New York Post

Adams restores NYC school programs as latest migrant budget cut rollbacks

Mayor Eric Adams restored $10 million in funding for healthcare and mental health services for students in New York City.

The reversal of cuts also included $80 million to maintain the Summer Rising program. [ more ]

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5 Takeaways From Hochul's State of the State Address

Gov. Kathy Hochul focused on crime prevention in her State of the State address, emphasizing the need for early intervention to address mental health problems.

Hochul prioritized affordable housing but acknowledged the opposition she faced last year and did not mention taxing the rich to address the budget crisis. [ more ]

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New York City

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 [ more ]

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New York City

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. [ more ]

Advocate.com

Election season got you down? This crisis line is soothing LGBTQ+ mental health (exclusive)

LGBTQ+ rights are being targeted in the US

FOLX Health partners with Crisis Text Line to support queer individuals' mental health. [ more ]

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Opinion: Prop. 1 will force major cuts in mental health services

The Mental Health Services Act (MHSA) in California has been instrumental in providing dedicated funding for effective mental health services designed by the community.

Proposition 1 threatens to undermine the MHSA by introducing state mandates and potentially cutting critical mental health services for the most severely ill individuals. [ more ]

ABC7 San Francisco

How South Bay home facility will help teens struggling with mental health issues

There's a growing need for mental health services for youth in Northern California.

Early treatment for mental health issues in adolescents can reduce relapse and the course of illness. [ more ]

ABC7 San Francisco

California launches free apps offering youth mental health services

California has launched two new apps to support youth mental health.

The state has invested $4.7 billion in mental health and substance-use support. [ more ]

Bronx Times

Gov. Hochul announces $50M to expand inpatient mental health care - Bronx Times

$50 million in funding announced for the expansion of mental health facilities in New York, part of a $1 billion investment.

Gov. Kathy Hochul highlights the need for mental health services, especially for youth, and plans to address social media algorithms that expose kids to harmful content. [ more ]

Los Angeles Times

Los Angeles

MacKenzie Scott donates $640 million, with $137 million going to California nonprofits

Nonprofit received double the expected donation amount from MacKenzie Scott

Funds will be used to expand housing and mental health services for vulnerable youth. [ more ]

LGBTQ Nation

NYC LGBT

Senate Democrats introduce bill to improve mental health services for LGBTQ+ youth

Senate Democrats introduced the "Pride in Mental Health Act" to enhance mental health services for LGBTQ+ youth.

The bill would provide grants for organizations to improve mental health outcomes, cultural competency training, and prevent anti-LGBTQ+ school bullying. [ more ]

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