Tag: mental_health
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Media Monitor: Washington Post details anxiety reduction techniques
The Washington Post is reporting on 10 therapist-approved methods to quickly reduce anxiety, offering techniques to calm the mind and body when anxious thoughts arise.
HealthMediaMedical ScienceDigital and Print PublishingSocial IssuesEducation AnxietyMental HealthTherapistsStress ReductionWellnessTechniquesThe Washington Post
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Kentucky Expands Mental Health Access, Governor Beshear Highlights Progress
Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear highlights significant strides in mental health care, including doubling providers, launching the 988 Lifeline, and enacting key legislation, as Mental Health Awareness Month concludes.
HealthPolitics and GovernmentState GovernmentsMedical ScienceSocial IssuesEducationGeneral Politics KentuckyMental HealthGovernor Andy Beshear988 LifelineLegislationStudent Mental HealthAddiction RecoveryKentucky Governor's Office
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Medicare Highlights Extensive Mental Health Coverage
Medicare emphasizes the importance of mental health, offering comprehensive coverage for services like therapy, counseling, and depression screenings. Beneficiaries can access support through Annual Wellness Visits and convenient telehealth options to prioritize their well-being.
HealthPolitics and GovernmentMedical ScienceFederal GovernmentSocial IssuesComputers and Internet Mental HealthMedicareHealth ServicesTelehealthAnnual Wellness VisitTherapyCounseling
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Media Monitor: Gunman Near White House Had Troubled Past
The Washington Post is reporting details about a gunman killed near the White House, indicating his life had recent difficulties, he cut off friends, and claimed to be Jesus.
Politics and GovernmentLaw EnforcementWhite HouseGeneral PoliticsSocial Issues GunmanWashington D.C.SuspectCrimeMental HealthThe Washington Post
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Violent Sex Trafficking Ring Dismantled, DHS Emphasizes Mental Health Impact and Prevention
A violent sex trafficking ring in Alabama received nearly 120 years in sentences. The DHS highlights the deep mental health impacts on victims and the critical role of school staff in identifying and reporting exploitation.
Politics and GovernmentLaw EnforcementHealthFederal GovernmentSocial IssuesEducationLegal Human TraffickingSex TraffickingHomeland Security InvestigationsBlue CampaignMental HealthAlabamaSentencingU.S. Department of Homeland Security
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Media Monitor: Washington Post reports on challenges of discontinuing antidepressants amid RFK Jr.'s stance on SSRIs
The Washington Post is reporting that doctors and health officials are now confronting the difficulties of stopping antidepressant use, an issue previously in the shadows. It also notes RFK Jr.'s campaign against SSRIs, creating a dilemma for medical professionals and…
HealthPolitics and GovernmentMediaMedical ScienceGeneral PoliticsSocial IssuesDigital and Print Publishing AntidepressantsSSRIsMental HealthRobert F. Kennedy Jr.DoctorsPatientsMedication WithdrawalThe Washington Post
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Governor Newsom Delivers $35.7 Million HHAP Funding to 11 Regions, Citing Progress on Homelessness
Governor Newsom announced $35.7 million in HHAP funding for 11 California regions, completing a $760 million round. This supports local efforts to reduce homelessness, following a 9% statewide drop, and emphasizes accountability and comprehensive housing solutions.
Politics and GovernmentHealthBusinessLaw EnforcementState GovernmentsSocial IssuesLegalEconomy CaliforniaHomelessnessHHAP FundingGovernor Gavin NewsomHousingHomeless Housing Assistance and PreventionMental HealthCalifornia Governors Office
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Webinar to Address Mental Health in Military Women
ORWH and Uniformed Services University will host a webinar on May 14, 2026, addressing mental health and substance use disorders in military women. Experts will present research on adjustment disorders and other critical topics in military women's health.
HealthScience & TechnologyMedical ScienceFederal GovernmentSocial Issues ORWHUniformed Services UniversityMilitary Women's HealthWebinarMental HealthSubstance Use DisordersAdjustment DisordersUS Social Security Department
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Doctors Declare Trump Mentally Unfit for Presidency
Thirty US mental health specialists have signed a statement asserting President Donald Trump is mentally unfit, citing "serious medical concern" and calling for his immediate removal from office.
Politics and GovernmentHealthGeneral PoliticsWhite HouseMedical Science Donald TrumpMental HealthPsychiatristsUS PresidencyNuclear WeaponsCognitive FunctioningPoliticsMedicineScience
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Media Monitor: The Washington Post reports on undisclosed Iranian strikes, El Niño and new depression therapy
The Washington Post is reporting that Iran has struck significantly more U.S. military assets than previously disclosed. The outlet also highlights rising odds for a record-breaking El Niño, new depression therapies and college initiatives for phone-free socialization.
ConflictHealthWeatherLaw EnforcementMilitaryMedical ScienceGeneral WeatherLegalEducationMiddle EastIran The Washington PostU.S. militaryEl NinoMental Health
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California Expands Behavioral Health Care System with $5.8 Billion Investment in New Facilities
California is investing $5.8 billion to transform its behavioral health care system, funding hundreds of new projects statewide. The initiative will create thousands of new treatment beds and outpatient slots to address mental health crises and reduce homelessness.
Politics and GovernmentHealthLaw EnforcementGeneral PoliticsState GovernmentsMedical ScienceSocial IssuesLegal Mental HealthMedical HealthCaliforniaGavin NewsomBehavioral Health Continuum Infrastructure ProgramProposition 1HomelessnessCalifornia Governors Office
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Columbia University Announces Wellness Resources and Events to Support Students During Finals Week
Columbia University is providing students with comprehensive support during finals week, offering stress-management tips, dedicated study spaces at Earl Hall, and a series of relaxing campus events including yoga, film screenings, and a pop-up concert.
HealthEntertainmentEducationMedical ScienceMusicFilm and TVSocial Issues Mental HealthStudent LifeColumbia UniversityFinals WeekStress ManagementCampus Eventsnewsletter
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Media Monitor: CBC reports on Ontario flooding, Iran Strait of Hormuz tensions, and CSIS mental health concerns
CBC News reports on flooding in French River, Ontario, Iran reimposing Strait of Hormuz restrictions, and mental health concerns at CSIS, detailing the challenges faced by the spy agency's employees.
Politics and GovernmentWorldLaw EnforcementHealthSport FloodingOntarioIranStrait of HormuzCSISMental HealthCanadian Broadcasting Corporation (CBC)
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Media Monitor: CBC Reports on Trade, Abuse Case, and Healthcare
CBC News reports on Prime Minister Carney's G20 visit amid foreign aid cuts, an Epstein survivor's cautious optimism, and a Toronto hospital using AI to reduce wait times.
Politics and GovernmentHealthBusinessSportLaw EnforcementCanadaTradeMedical ScienceArtificial IntelligenceMental HealthLegalImmigrationEmployment and Labor Mark CarneyG20Jeffrey EpsteinSunnybrook Health Sciences Centreforeign aidCanadian Broadcasting Corporation (CBC)
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Machine Learning Identifies Social Risk Clusters Linked to Suicide
A new study uses machine learning to identify three distinct profiles describing social and economic factors associated with a higher risk of suicide across the United States.
HealthPolitics and GovernmentSocial IssuesMedical ScienceFederal GovernmentSocial Issues Machine LearningSuicideSocial Determinants of HealthWeill Cornell MedicineColumbia UniversityMental HealthHealthcare