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2 months ago
“No Barriers” helps people with mental and physical difficulties achieve their goals
The Colorado-based nonprofit No Barriers helps people with mental and physical difficulties like Melissa Simpson achieve their goals. In her case, it is climbing a peak in the Rocky Mountains.
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'American Beauty' actress Mena Suvari opens up about postpartum depression
The actress hopes that her honesty will make other mothers feel less alone.
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Yale University sued for alleged discrimination against students with mental health disabilities
A group of Yale students and alumni filed a lawsuit against the school Wednesday, alleging the school discriminates against students with mental health disabilities.
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Bill backs up new 988 suicide prevention line with funding
Members of Congress and activists gathered Thursday to introduce the 988 Implementation Act, which aims to help states fund their mental health crisis systems.
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7 months ago
New 988 number launches for National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
The lifeline has been in operation as a ten-digit number (1-800-273-TALK) since 2005 and that number will continue to route callers to 988.
7 months ago
7 months ago
New National Suicide Prevention Lifeline number needs more state-level commitment: Becerra
Many states not ready for launch of National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
7 months ago
8 months ago
Amid a national crisis in youth mental health, surgeon general says kids need to be part of the solution
U.S. Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy is participating in a two-day conference called the Youth Mental Wellness Now! Summit, hosted by The California Endowment.
8 months ago
8 months ago
Where bipartisan efforts on mental health legislation stand after Texas shooting
Lawmakers began work on comprehensive mental health legislation after the COVID-19 pandemic highlighted the need for improved care.
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1 year ago
Teenage girls had increased risk of developing eating disorders during pandemic: CDC
There was also a rise in tic disorders among teen girls during COVID-19.
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Policing in America and mental health
More than 1,000 people have been killed in police-involved shootings across America in the past year, how do these shootings effect mental health?
1 year ago