Oregon healthcare providers and hospitals are locked in a legal battle with the state over a controversial mandate that requires residential mental health facilities to prioritize criminal defendants for admission…
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I Know What It’s Like to Have Your Family in the Headlines for a Horrible Crime. I Also Know What Comes After.
by adminVince Granata knows the specific, crushing weight of seeing his own family name splashed across front pages beneath words like matricide. Eleven years ago, he sat in a courtroom listening…
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For many survivors of Hurricane Helene, the true devastation began only after the rain stopped and the floodwaters receded. While headlines focused on the billions of dollars in property damage…
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Nevada officials close youth mental hospital for urgent overhaul, citing patient safety
by adminNevada officials have announced the temporary closure of the Desert Willow Treatment Center, one of the state’s largest youth psychiatric facilities, in what leaders describe as an urgent effort to…
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Giving a tween a smartphone may increase the risk of body image issues and unhealthy eating
by adminGiving a twelve year old their first smartphone may do more than just keep them connected with friends; it could significantly increase their risk of developing eating disorder symptoms. According…
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SAMHSA Awards Almost $250 Million to Expand Addiction Treatment, Overdose Prevention and Mental Health Services
by adminThe federal government is pouring nearly 250 million dollars into a sweeping effort to combat the addiction crisis and bolster mental health services across the United States. In an announcement…
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Family of Jaquoya Wix speaks out after suspect charged; mental health system questioned
by adminThe family of Jaquoya Wix is grappling with an unimaginable void after the 34 year old mother was fatally stabbed during her lunch break in downtown Detroit. During a poignant…
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For years, the internet has been locked in a heated debate over the morality of the thirst trap. On one side, critics view these provocative photos as cries for help…
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Chicago launches street psychiatry teams to bring mental health treatment to the homeless
by adminChicago is taking a bold step in addressing the intersection of homelessness and mental illness by launching its first street psychiatry teams. Introduced by the Chicago Department of Public Health,…
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The real reason behind Victor Hedman’s mental health struggles exposed before season starts
by adminFor nearly two decades, Victor Hedman has stood as a pillar of dominance on the blue line for the Tampa Bay Lightning. However, beneath the surface of his legendary composure,…
