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fromwww.amny.com
23 hours ago
Healthcare

AG demands reforms at NY-Presbyterian after investigation reveals mental health patients left without permission | amNewYork

Healthcare
fromGothamist
21 hours ago

NewYork-Presbyterian agrees to bolster care for patients in mental health crisis

NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital will implement reforms to improve mental health care following a settlement over inadequate patient supervision.
Healthcare
fromwww.amny.com
23 hours ago

AG demands reforms at NY-Presbyterian after investigation reveals mental health patients left without permission | amNewYork

NewYork-Presbyterian must reform mental healthcare protocols and pay a $500,000 penalty after failing to protect vulnerable patients.
Social justice
fromSan Jose Spotlight
3 days ago

San Jose faces legal heat over mental health crisis calls - San Jose Spotlight

Civil rights organizations are pressuring San Jose to improve mental health emergency response by diverting calls from police to crisis teams.
Mental health
fromFast Company
1 day ago

Why the future of mental healthcare is team-based

Team-based care improves mental health treatment outcomes by integrating multidisciplinary teams to address complex conditions effectively.
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
3 days ago

A New Master's Degree Helps Improve Global Mental Health

Global mental health awareness is increasing, but significant gaps in services and cultural acceptance persist worldwide.
Women in technology
fromwww.bbc.com
11 hours ago

Al Fayed enablers 'must face accountability', survivors say

Survivors of Mohamed Al Fayed's abuse demand justice for those who enabled his behavior and call for a public inquiry into his actions.
#gun-violence
Brooklyn
fromCbsnews
15 hours ago

Funeral held for 7-month-old baby shot in Brooklyn as family feels unimaginable loss

A 7-month-old girl was killed by a stray bullet, leading to a heartbreaking funeral attended by family and community members.
NYC parents
fromNew York Daily News
18 hours ago

Mother of 7-month old slain in Brooklyn shooting struggling to cope as family lays girl to rest

A 7-month-old girl was fatally shot by a stray bullet during a gang-related incident in Brooklyn, causing immense grief for her family.
Brooklyn
fromCbsnews
15 hours ago

Funeral held for 7-month-old baby shot in Brooklyn as family feels unimaginable loss

A 7-month-old girl was killed by a stray bullet, leading to a heartbreaking funeral attended by family and community members.
NYC parents
fromNew York Daily News
18 hours ago

Mother of 7-month old slain in Brooklyn shooting struggling to cope as family lays girl to rest

A 7-month-old girl was fatally shot by a stray bullet during a gang-related incident in Brooklyn, causing immense grief for her family.
#homelessness
LA real estate
fromLos Angeles Times
8 hours ago

In L.A. County, many homeless people enter shelters, only to end up back on the streets

Many homeless individuals are evicted from interim housing despite significant taxpayer investment in shelter programs.
Pets
fromLady Freethinker
3 days ago

People More Likely to Stay at Homeless Shelters if Their Beloved Pets Are Allowed, New Study Finds

Companion animals are crucial for unhoused individuals, and programs allowing pets in shelters significantly improve access to housing and support.
LA real estate
fromLos Angeles Times
8 hours ago

In L.A. County, many homeless people enter shelters, only to end up back on the streets

Many homeless individuals are evicted from interim housing despite significant taxpayer investment in shelter programs.
Pets
fromLady Freethinker
3 days ago

People More Likely to Stay at Homeless Shelters if Their Beloved Pets Are Allowed, New Study Finds

Companion animals are crucial for unhoused individuals, and programs allowing pets in shelters significantly improve access to housing and support.
Relationships
from24/7 Wall St.
8 hours ago

Single Mom Gets Relationship and Financial Advice, and the Two Are Related

Shayna needs to address her financial situation and combine finances with her partner before the baby arrives.
Medicine
fromTODAY.com
1 day ago

After a Traumatic Brain Injury, One Family Found Hope in a Pair of Lululemon Pants

A mother faced her son's traumatic brain injury after a car accident, refusing to give up hope despite grim medical recommendations.
fromPsychology Today
23 hours ago

Grief, Storytelling, and Identity

The concept album is a response to the brutal murder of Breedlove's father and stepmother at the hands of his stepbrother. The frame—the first song and the last—of the album is about the murders and their aftermath. But this is not a true crime record.
Music production
UK news
fromIndependent
1 day ago

Scarlett Faulkner's family say she has been taken off life support

Scarlett Faulkner has been taken off life support after three weeks following a roadside attack in Co Tipperary.
Parenting
fromPsychology Today
2 days ago

A Classmate Has Died-How Do I Talk About It With My Child?

Supporting a child through grief requires parents to process their own emotions first for effective communication and comfort.
Cancer
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

I just want to feel like me again': the women still waiting for breast reconstruction years after lockdown

Julie Ford, a breast cancer survivor, is still waiting for breast reconstruction five years after her mastectomy due to pandemic-related delays.
#lgbtq
LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
2 days ago

New report shows affirming adults are critical to the success of LGBTQ+ students - LGBTQ Nation

LGBTQ+ students face challenges but find community support, with positive outcomes linked to inclusive policies and supportive educators.
fromQueerty
6 days ago
Television

WATCH: Dad attempts to sue his traumatized gay son for quitting conversion therapy - Queerty

LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
2 days ago

Admin backs out of pro-trans settlements while hospitals start providing trans care again - LGBTQ Nation

Trans students' discrimination settlements are being terminated or altered, impacting protections and training in school districts.
fromAdvocate.com
4 days ago
LGBT

Advocate newsletter 4/10/26

The Day of Silence raises awareness of LGBTQ+ harassment, facing renewed challenges from anti-trans legislation across the U.S.
LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
2 days ago

New report shows affirming adults are critical to the success of LGBTQ+ students - LGBTQ Nation

LGBTQ+ students face challenges but find community support, with positive outcomes linked to inclusive policies and supportive educators.
Television
fromQueerty
6 days ago

WATCH: Dad attempts to sue his traumatized gay son for quitting conversion therapy - Queerty

A father is suing his son for $6,000 after the son came out as gay and attended conversion therapy.
LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
7 months ago

Teacher dies by suicide on the first day of school after years of anti-lesbian harassment - LGBTQ Nation

A lesbian teacher died by suicide after enduring years of homophobic harassment in France.
LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
2 days ago

Admin backs out of pro-trans settlements while hospitals start providing trans care again - LGBTQ Nation

Trans students' discrimination settlements are being terminated or altered, impacting protections and training in school districts.
LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
4 days ago

Advocate newsletter 4/10/26

The Day of Silence raises awareness of LGBTQ+ harassment, facing renewed challenges from anti-trans legislation across the U.S.
Psychology
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 days ago

After her remission from cancer, Christine's friends abandoned her just when she needed them most | Bianca Denny

Support often diminishes after cancer remission, leaving survivors like Christine feeling abandoned and struggling with their psychological wellbeing.
Mindfulness
fromPsychology Today
2 days ago

EMDR in a World HyperFocused on Healing

EMDR is an evidence-based trauma therapy that helps reorganize fragmented experiences, leading to significant reductions in trauma symptoms.
Women
fromwww.bbc.com
2 days ago

Women's network for mid-life wellbeing launches

A woman created a community to empower middle-aged women after overcoming personal challenges and trying 50 new experiences before turning 50.
#missing-person
East Bay (California)
fromSFGATE
4 days ago

Amy Hillyard's husband details her mental health struggles in new interview

Amy Hillyard, a coffee shop owner, disappeared while managing mental health issues, leaving no clues behind on March 25.
London politics
fromwww.bbc.com
3 weeks ago

Killed by the same abuser: Families demand answers

Family of missing woman Fiona Holm faced police inaction despite concerns about her boyfriend's behavior and previous violence.
East Bay (California)
fromSFGATE
4 days ago

Amy Hillyard's husband details her mental health struggles in new interview

Amy Hillyard, a coffee shop owner, disappeared while managing mental health issues, leaving no clues behind on March 25.
London politics
fromwww.bbc.com
3 weeks ago

Killed by the same abuser: Families demand answers

Family of missing woman Fiona Holm faced police inaction despite concerns about her boyfriend's behavior and previous violence.
#domestic-abuse
London politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 days ago

Kimberly's story: the tragedy that changed British legal history

Domestic abuse victims are increasingly likely to die by suicide rather than be killed by their partners, with few abusers held accountable.
London politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 days ago

Kimberly's story: the tragedy that changed British legal history

Domestic abuse victims are increasingly likely to die by suicide rather than be killed by their partners, with few abusers held accountable.
#melania-trump
US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 days ago

Survivors of Epstein's abuse accuse Melania Trump of shifting burden' onto victims

Melania Trump faces backlash from Epstein survivors for shifting responsibility after her statement calling for public hearings with victims.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
4 days ago

Epstein Survivor Accuses Melania Trump of Victim-Blaming With Surprise Address: Puts All of Us on Our Heels'

Melania Trump's remarks on Epstein have been criticized for victim-blaming and shifting the burden onto survivors.
US politics
fromwww.npr.org
3 days ago

Epstein survivors have mixed feelings on Melania Trump's call for hearing in Congress

Melania Trump denied ties to Jeffrey Epstein and called for a congressional hearing for survivors of his abuse.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
4 days ago

Melania Trump Urges Congress to Let Epstein Victims Testify

Melania Trump calls for Congress to allow Jeffrey Epstein's victims to testify publicly under oath to uncover the truth.
NYC LGBT
fromSan Francisco Bay Times
3 days ago

Show of Hope Gala Pays Tribute to Dedicated Social Worker Alberto Rangel - San Francisco Bay Times

Alberto Rangel, a dedicated social worker, was honored posthumously for his commitment to the community after being tragically killed in a hospital incident.
fromwww.independent.co.uk
5 days ago

Crime victims and bereaved families given more time to challenge lenient sentences

Victims' Commissioner Claire Waxman expressed her delight at the government's decision, stating that the change is long overdue and acknowledges the years of campaigning led by bereaved families like Tracey Hanson, who sought justice following the tragic death of her son Josh.
Law
SF parents
fromJezebel
4 days ago

Wife of Dreamer Detained by ICE Speaks Out: 'He's Done Everything Right'

Juan Chavez Velasco, a DACA recipient, was detained by ICE while delivering breast milk for his newborn daughter, raising concerns about his family's future.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 days ago

Labour MPs propose specialist sexual offences courts to help trials backlog

Labour MPs propose specialist courts for sexual offences to counter plans reducing jury trials in England and Wales.
#transgender-rights
SF LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
5 days ago

Trans good Samaritan tried to help a drunk guy at a bar. Then his friend violently attacked her. - LGBTQ Nation

A transgender woman was assaulted outside an LGBTQ+ bar in Bellingham, Washington, after trying to help an intoxicated man.
Social justice
fromLGBTQ Nation
3 days ago

Trans woman sues homeless shelter over alleged "threatening" harassment that made her ill - LGBTQ Nation

A transgender staffer is suing a Michigan homeless shelter for $25,000, alleging harassment and discrimination by colleagues and management's negligence.
SF LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
5 days ago

Trans good Samaritan tried to help a drunk guy at a bar. Then his friend violently attacked her. - LGBTQ Nation

A transgender woman was assaulted outside an LGBTQ+ bar in Bellingham, Washington, after trying to help an intoxicated man.
Social justice
fromLGBTQ Nation
3 days ago

Trans woman sues homeless shelter over alleged "threatening" harassment that made her ill - LGBTQ Nation

A transgender staffer is suing a Michigan homeless shelter for $25,000, alleging harassment and discrimination by colleagues and management's negligence.
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
21 hours ago

When Trauma Awareness Stops at the Hospital Door

Chronic health conditions significantly impact psychological well-being, yet healthcare providers often neglect this aspect for both patients and themselves.
Education
fromPsychology Today
3 days ago

Using Human Kindness as a Shield Against School Violence

Billions are wasted on ineffective security measures for schools instead of investing in mental health resources and social support systems.
Social justice
fromTruthout
2 days ago

Pennsylvania's Abolitionist Organizers Win Victory Against Mandatory Life Without Parole

Pennsylvania's Supreme Court ruling overturns mandatory life sentences for felony murder, impacting over a thousand individuals, primarily Black.
UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
3 days ago

My girlfriend attacked me with scissors and carved her name into my ribs'

The Independent focuses on critical issues like reproductive rights and domestic abuse, advocating for accessible journalism and legislative changes for young victims.
Psychology
fromSilicon Canals
2 days ago

There's a generation of people who were taught to apologize for their needs so effectively that as adults they experience wanting something as a form of aggression against whoever might have to provide it - Silicon Canals

Many adults associate expressing needs with guilt, viewing requests as impositions rather than natural interactions.
London politics
fromwww.bbc.com
4 days ago

Woman told sister she was 'planning to kill her'

Nancy Pexton is accused of murdering her sister Jennifer Abbott Dauward, with evidence of prior threats and jealousy between them.
fromBrooklyn, NY Patch
5 days ago

24/7 Crisis Center Opens In Brooklyn

The facility, located at 2862 Fulton St., is designed to provide immediate stabilization, therapeutic support, and discharge planning to connect patients with longer-term services.
Brooklyn
#sexual-assault
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
1 day ago

Use Sexual Assault Awareness Month to Talk With Your Teen

Sexual assault is never the victim's fault, and alcohol consumption increases the risk of such incidents among teens.
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
1 day ago

Use Sexual Assault Awareness Month to Talk With Your Teen

Sexual assault is never the victim's fault, and alcohol consumption increases the risk of such incidents among teens.
Cancer
fromFast Company
6 days ago

If you want to get something done, hire a cancer patient

Cancer patients can and do work during treatment, challenging the stereotype that they are too fragile to maintain employment.
SF LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
5 days ago

Transgender Latina beaten outside Washington LGBTQ+ bar after helping man recalls attack

A transgender woman was assaulted outside a bar while helping an intoxicated person, leading to felony charges due to hate crime implications.
Podcast
fromSlate Magazine
2 weeks ago

A Court Settlement Made Me a Millionaire. I've Barely Touched the Money.

Natalie received over a million dollars in a major abuse settlement after being sexually abused by her university gynecologist.
Healthcare
fromSan Jose Spotlight
3 days ago

Flaherty: Veterans deserve generational healing in their own community - San Jose Spotlight

Aging Vietnam War veterans require urgent support for housing and healthcare as they transition into the 65+ demographic.
Women in technology
fromPsychology Today
5 days ago

Violence Against Women and Girls Is a Multifaceted Problem

Violence against women and girls is influenced by intersecting factors like racism and ableism, creating unequal risks and barriers to justice.
SF politics
fromKqed
2 weeks ago

Domestic Violence Survivor Advocates Push S.F. to Fund Legal Counsel Voters Approved | KQED

Survivors of domestic violence in San Francisco face legal challenges and insufficient support despite the establishment of a new office for victim rights.
Relationships
fromSilicon Canals
6 days ago

The person in your life who never complains and handles everything isn't at peace - they learned so early that expressing a need cost them something that they stopped expressing needs entirely - Silicon Canals

Being perceived as 'low maintenance' can lead to neglecting personal needs and emotional struggles.
LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
2 days ago

Is 2026 still a year of hope for LGBTQ+ people? - LGBTQ Nation

Trans rights have faced significant setbacks in 2023, with multiple states enacting anti-trans legislation and the Supreme Court ruling against protections.
UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
2 weeks ago

Hundreds of my abusers are still out there, says victim as grooming inquiry launched

Grooming gangs exploited young girls, with many perpetrators remaining unpunished despite some convictions.
Law
fromwww.bbc.com
2 weeks ago

Celtic pay out five-figure sum to sexual abuse victim

Celtic settled a historic sexual abuse case by paying a five-figure sum to a victim of Frank Cairney's abuse at Celtic Boys Club in 1989.
Healthcare
fromIrish Independent
1 week ago

'Completely unacceptable' that Tipperary sexual assault victims forced to travel to Cork for treatment

A local politician advocates for a Sexual Assault Treatment Unit in Nenagh to improve care for victims in the Mid-West region.
fromLGBTQ Nation
5 days ago

Classmates subjected a young teen to "relentless" homophobic bullying. Then tragedy struck. - LGBTQ Nation

Leyton's mother stated, 'None of the boys in that school accepted him. They told him they would never accept him for the way he spoke. He was a sassy speaker, more feminine - not the 'hard boy' type. This wasn't going on for just a little while.'
LGBT
#jeffrey-epstein
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
3 days ago

James Comer Tells Fox News: Oversight Committee Will Hold Hearings With Epstein Victims

Rep. James Comer plans to hold hearings for survivors of Jeffrey Epstein, following Melania Trump's call for public testimony.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
3 days ago

James Comer Tells Fox News: Oversight Committee Will Hold Hearings With Epstein Victims

Rep. James Comer plans to hold hearings for survivors of Jeffrey Epstein, following Melania Trump's call for public testimony.
LGBT
fromPsychology Today
5 days ago

Conversion Therapy Is Still Happening. Now, It's Protected.

The Supreme Court's ruling jeopardizes conversion therapy bans in over 20 states, impacting LGBTQ communities and licensed therapists' rights.
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
1 week ago

Remembering an Angel With a Traumatic Brain Injury

Laura, despite severe brain damage, radiated joy and built meaningful connections with caregivers, enriching their lives through her infectious spirit.
London politics
fromwww.bbc.com
4 weeks ago

'Why we want child abuse nursery held accountable'

Parents of children abused at a London nursery criticize Camden Council for refusing to investigate safeguarding failures, citing conflict of interest concerns.
LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
2 weeks ago

She found out a boy was gay. So she tortured him with a knife. - LGBTQ Nation

Grether Leidy Guadarramas Pena was arrested for allegedly cutting a young male family member after discovering his homosexuality through online messages.
Social justice
fromTruthout
4 weeks ago

By Organizing Acts of Public Grief, We Build the Courage to Keep Fighting

Authoritarian regimes use fear and violence to enforce compliance, but sustained public dissent and collective grieving strengthen resistance to oppression.
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
3 weeks ago

Disclosing Abuse: How to Choose the Right Person to Tell

Many childhood abuse victims remain silent due to fear of judgment and disbelief, but choosing the right person to confide in can provide support.
Social justice
fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago

Rape victims to get specialised legal advice in courts

The government will provide rape victims with specialist legal advisors throughout criminal justice proceedings and expand Operation Soteria principles to ensure trials focus on suspect behavior rather than victim scrutiny.
US news
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 month ago

Opinion: In all the uproar over Epstein, remember the victims

Released Epstein files remain poorly organized and difficult to navigate, hindering public understanding of the full scope of the sex trafficking conspiracy despite millions of pages being available.
Women in technology
fromwww.npr.org
1 month ago

Why supporting a shelter for women is now 'kind of radioactive'

U.S. foreign aid cuts have forced closure of women's shelters in Honduras, leaving abuse survivors without sanctuary or basic resources like food.
Public health
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 months ago

Protecting children is a priority now is the time to prove it

A billion children suffer violence yearly; proven prevention strategies exist but urgent political action and scaled investments are required to meet 2030 targets.
US news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 months ago

No girl should ever endure what Epstein put them through'

Melinda French Gates left the Gates Foundation and hopes Epstein's victims receive justice, citing painful memories tied to Bill Gates' Epstein connections.
Psychology
fromPsychology Today
2 months ago

Why Victims of Sex Crimes Are Often Blamed

Victim-blaming stems from just-world bias and desire to protect perpetrators' images, causing silencing, stigma, and distress; compassionate listening reduces blame.
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
1 month ago

Sexual Abuse in Families: Be Brave and Address the Harm

Sexual abuse is never the victim's fault; parents can and must address intrafamilial sexual abuse to break cycles of generational trauma and prevent further harm.
fromPinkNews | Latest lesbian, gay, bi and trans news | LGBTQ+ news
2 months ago

'Conversion therapy' survivors share their traumatic experiences

"I'm not broken. I'm not fixed. I'm just different," trans Kentucky resident Dr Bobbie Glass, who endured conversion practices in the 1970s, told the group. "Conversion therapy did not do anything to get rid of my transness. It made me feel super ashamed. It made me depressed. It sent me into clinical depression and years of anti-depressants and suicidality."
LGBT
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
2 months ago

Understanding and Preventing Image-Based Sexual Abuse

Image-based sexual abuse is sexual violence causing enduring social, psychological, and economic harm, requiring changes in consent norms, empathy, and accountability for prevention.
Mental health
fromSFGATE
1 month ago

California mental health advocate killed by her husband, officials say

Celinda Jane Gonzales, a Yurok mental health advocate and suicide-prevention worker, was killed in an apparent murder-suicide by her husband in Humboldt County.
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
1 month ago

Supporting Youth at Risk With Empathic Intervision

Empathic intervision in youth support groups cultivates integrative empathy, building resilience, belonging, and agency through structured dialogue, deep listening, and practical empathic skills.
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
2 months ago

Finding Help Following Suicide or an Attempt

Survivors of suicide face severe trauma, guilt, and isolation, and support groups and crisis centers offering grief counseling are critical yet often scarce.
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