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New ‘LEAD’ program brings mental health service partnership to addressing crime in Hagerstown

HAGERSTOWN, Md. (DC News Now) — The Hagerstown Police Department and the Washington County Sheriff’s Office are helping to keep…

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Scientists release findings from major study into internet and mental health – with surprising conclusion

There is no clear link between mobile phones and the internet and a negative impact on mental wellbeing, the authors…

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Texas fire departments are fighting stigma and pushing to provide firefighters mental health help

For 24/7 mental health support in English or Spanish, call the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration’s free help…

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People Are Revealing The Most Impactful Changes That Massively Improved Their Mental Health, And It’s So Insightful

Recently, redditor u/sexy_maier asked, “What massively improved your mental health?” People revealed the lifestyle changes and advice that have made…

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Guest column: Worcester County central in legacy of mental health in America

Amid a mental health crisis, Americans are reconsidering what “life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness” really mean. We are…

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Revealed: Scandal of healthy mental health patients trapped in hospitals for years

Mental health patients have been left languishing in hospitals for years due to a chronic shortage in community care, as…

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Guest column: Ageism in mental health – how to spot it and what you can do

Ageist attitudes and actions toward older adults remain prevalent in the mental health care system, by health care providers, and…

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People who complied with COVID restrictions now have worse mental health, research finds

People who complied more strictly with COVID-19 restrictions have worse mental health today, according to a new study. Researchers analysed…

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So you’re thinking about taking medication for your mental health

The Mental Health Project is a Seattle Times initiative focused on covering mental and behavioral health issues. It is funded…

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Women in mental health crisis still being jailed in prisons deemed ‘unfit for purpose’, major review warns

Women dealing with severe mental illness are still being jailed despite prisons being “ill-equipped” to offer suitable care, a major…