Tag: mental_health
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Newsom Touts CARE Act as Nearly 12,000 Californians Connect to Services
Governor Newsom celebrates CARE Act progress at a Sacramento convening, citing 11,912 people connected to services, 6,531 petitions filed across 56 counties and a second straight drop in homelessness.
Politics and GovernmentHealthState GovernmentsSocial IssuesMedical ScienceLegal CARE ActGavin NewsomCaliforniahomelessnessbehavioral healthmental healthProp 1California Governors Office
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California Opens First Prop 1-Funded Behavioral Health Facility in San Rafael
Governor Newsom said the state has delivered 102% of the residential treatment beds and 104% of the outpatient slots promised to voters, ahead of schedule.
Politics and GovernmentHealthState GovernmentsSocial IssuesMedical ScienceLegalGeneral PoliticsHousingMental Health Proposition 1Gavin NewsomRitter CenterBehavioral Health Continuum Infrastructure ProgramhomelessnessSan RafaelCalifornia Governors Officebehavioral healthMarin CountyCalifornia Health and Human ServicesKim JohnsonCaliforniaPoint-in-Time countencampments
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Uninsured Rate for Working-Age U.S. Adults Rises to 11.2% as Employer Premium Contributions Climb 9%
Commonwealth Fund research puts the 2026 uninsured share up from 8.9% in 2024, while a KFF survey finds workers paying 9% more toward employer plans and a Marsh survey projects an 8.2% rise in per-employee benefit costs in 2027.
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Bass Signs Directive Creating LA's First Unified Call Center for Unarmed Crisis Response
The directive merges the city's two civilian crisis dispatch centers, orders procurement for technology and staffing, and targets full operation by the start of fiscal year 2027-28.
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Mayor Bass Moves to Boost Metro Rider Safety and Rename Pershing Square Station for Biddy Mason
LA Metro Board Chair Karen Bass introduced motions to strengthen how Metro's public safety department responds to people in crisis and to rename Pershing Square Station after Biddy Mason.
Politics and GovernmentTransportationLaw EnforcementSocial IssuesState GovernmentsMental Health Karen BassLA Metro BoardMetro rider safetyBiddy Mason StationPershing Square StationDepartment of Public SafetyLos AngelesLA Mayors Office
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Psychologist Cindra Kamphoff Shares Tips to Overcome Performance Anxiety
Life Kit newsletter offers strategies from psychologist Cindra Kamphoff to beat performance anxiety, including setting gold, silver and bronze goals and creating positive self-talk phrases.
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CDC Releases 2025 Youth Risk Behavior Survey Supplement on Adolescent Health
CDC publishes Youth Risk Behavior Surveillance supplement for 2025, covering diet, physical activity, cardiovascular health, mental health service gaps, binge eating and substance use among US high school students.
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Media Monitor: Judge Extends Pause on Trump's White House Press Ban as CBS Taps Douthat and ESPN's Stephen A. Smith Apologizes
Poynter reports a federal judge extended a restraining order blocking President Trump's ban of CNN, MS NOW and Politico from White House grounds, while CBS and ESPN made media news.
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DEA Kicks Off Red Ribbon Week, Nation's Largest Drug Prevention Campaign
The DEA launches Red Ribbon Week, running October 23-31, with a focus on youth sports, mental health and prescription drug misuse prevention, plus a toolkit for communities to get involved.
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Psychologist Marisa Franco Says 'Reparenting' Can Help Heal Painful Childhood Memories
Psychologist Marisa Franco says a technique called reparenting, based on memory reconsolidation theory, lets people revisit painful memories and give their younger selves the reassurance they needed.
HealthMediaMedical ScienceSocial IssuesDigital and Print Publishing ReparentingMarisa FrancoMemory ReconsolidationKarim NaderSelf-EsteemLife KitMental Health
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Fairfax County Youth Survey Shows Improved Mental Health, Low Substance Use Among Students
More than 39,000 Fairfax County Public Schools students in grades 6, 8, 10 and 12 reported strong support at home, school and community, with mental health improving since 2021.
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Beshear Secures Nearly $17 Million in Federal Grants for Mental Health and Addiction Services
Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear announced nearly $17 million in SAMHSA grants to fund 988 crisis services, youth mental health programs, mobile crisis teams, doula support and school crisis response.
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Yale Study Uncovers Genetic Link for Hair-Pulling and Skin-Picking Disorders
A Yale study involving 100 families reveals a genetic link between trichotillomania, excoriation disorder, and OCD, offering new hope for treatments for these often familial conditions.
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Fairfax County Observes Third Annual 988 Day, Promotes Fire and Rescue Deputy Chief
Fairfax County highlights its third annual 988 Day, promoting mental health awareness and the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. The county also announced Jason G. Pryor's promotion to Deputy Chief in the Fire and Rescue Department.
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Media Monitor: TIME Health Reports on Genetics, Cyclospora Outbreak, and Healthy Venting
TIME Health is reporting on a new study linking genetics to personality traits, the ongoing Cyclospora outbreak, and advice for healthier emotional venting.
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Media Monitor: TIME Health Reports on Caregiver Burnout, Drug Price Gaps, and Skin Care Myths
TIME Health is reporting on the effectiveness of retinol, warning signs for caregiver burnout, and the significant gap in U.S. drug prices compared to other nations.
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Media Monitor: TIME Health Reports on Kindness, Football CTE, and Postpartum PTSD
TIME Health is reporting on the benefits of kindness, the prevalence of CTE in professional football players, and the misdiagnosis of postpartum PTSD in women, according to its latest health news.
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Media Monitor: TIME Reports on Therapy's "No Contact" Trend, Foodborne Illness, and AI for Health
TIME is reporting on a Harvard psychologist's critique of therapists' "no contact" advice, a potential surge in foodborne illnesses, and Americans using AI for symptom diagnosis.
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Governor Newsom Signs Bipartisan Bill to Boost Suicide Prevention for Boys and Young Men
Governor Gavin Newsom signed AB 1956, a bipartisan bill to strengthen suicide prevention for boys and young men in California. The law directs the Office of Suicide Prevention to focus on this demographic, addressing disproportionately high suicide rates and related…
Politics and GovernmentHealthGeneral PoliticsState GovernmentsMedical ScienceSocial IssuesEducation Suicide PreventionMental HealthCaliforniaGavin NewsomLegislationYouthPublic HealthCalifornia Governors Office
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Governor Lamont Hails $17.1 Billion Meta Settlement for Child Safety
Connecticut Governor Ned Lamont announced a $17.1 billion multistate settlement with Meta, securing $265.4 million for the state. Funds will support child safety initiatives, mental health, and phone-free school zones, addressing social media's harmful impact on youth.
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Media Monitor: Health News Highlights Cyclospora Outbreak, Worrying, and Substance Use Trends
TIME Health reports on a Cyclospora outbreak impacting lettuce, advice from gerontologists on reducing worry, and a Gallup poll showing increased marijuana use alongside declining cigarette smoking in the U.S.
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Media Monitor: NPR Health Reports on Pregnancy Exercises, AI Mental Health Risks, and Cialis for Longevity
NPR Health is reporting on the benefits of exercise during pregnancy, the risks of using AI chatbots for mental health support, and the potential off-label use of Cialis for heart disease and dementia prevention.
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Media Monitor: NPR Reports on Corporal Punishment, Voting ID Bans, AI Mental Health Concerns, and ICE Detention Issues
NPR is reporting on the continued use of corporal punishment in schools, new bans on student IDs for voting, concerns over AI chatbots and mental health, and the collapse of the ICE detention grievance system.
Politics and GovernmentHealthScience & TechnologyLaw EnforcementGeneral PoliticsState GovernmentsEducationSocial IssuesArtificial IntelligenceElection Corporal PunishmentVoting RightsStudent IDsMental HealthImmigration DetentionNPR Breaking NewsNPR
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California Launches Universal TK, Free Meals, and Historic Student Supports
California fully implements Universal Transitional Kindergarten and free school meals for all students. Historic investments in mental health, literacy, and special education are yielding improved academic outcomes statewide.
Politics and GovernmentHealthBusinessUSAState GovernmentsEducationSocial IssuesEconomyEmployment and Labor CaliforniaUniversal Transitional KindergartenFree School MealsMental HealthLiteracyStudent SupportCalifornia Governors Office
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Fairfax CSB Offers Back-to-School Support for Youth and Families
Fairfax-Falls Church Community Services Board offers vital support for youth and families preparing for the new school year. Services include therapy, psychiatric care, counseling, and in-school clinicians to ensure a healthier and easier academic experience for students and caregivers.
Politics and GovernmentHealthEducationLaw EnforcementState GovernmentsMedical ScienceSocial IssuesLegal Fairfax CountyFairfax-Falls Church Community Services BoardYouth ProgramsMental HealthBack to SchoolCounselingFamily & ParentingFairfax County GovernmentRestonVirginiaVA
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Experts Advocate Time Audits to Reclaim Personal Well-being and Productivity
Feeling overwhelmed? Experts suggest conducting a time audit to align daily activities with personal values, cut time-wasters, and purposefully engage in meaningful pursuits for improved well-being.
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New Childhood Screen Detects Mental Health Risks
A new screening method for children focuses on home and family stresses to detect mental health risks. This approach aims to identify depression and sleep disorders often missed by traditional screenings, enabling earlier intervention for young individuals.
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Governor Newsom Unveils 15 New Projects to Expand California's Mental Health Care
California Governor Newsom announced 15 new projects, expanding mental health and behavioral care statewide. Backed by $5.8 billion since 2021 and Proposition 1, these initiatives create thousands of new treatment slots and beds, aiming to transform the state's healthcare system.
Politics and GovernmentHealthLaw EnforcementState GovernmentsMedical ScienceSocial IssuesLegalElection CaliforniaMental HealthBehavioral HealthGovernor Gavin NewsomProposition 1Healthcare InfrastructureHomelessness ReductionCalifornia Governors Office
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Virtual Intervention Reduces Substance Use, Anxiety in American Indian and Alaska Native Young Adults
A new virtual program, TACUNA, combining traditional practices and evidence-based interventions, significantly reduced cannabis and alcohol use, and anxiety among American Indian and Alaska Native emerging adults, enhancing accessibility for this at-risk population.
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Media Monitor: TIME Health Reports on Broad Impact of Mass Shootings, Other Health News
TIME Health is reporting on the hidden toll of mass shootings, including increased antidepressant use and car crashes. It also covers digital detox trends and AI health data risks.
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