Mayor Whitmire says comments about Judge Hidalgo’s mental health were intended to be ‘sympathetic’

Mayor John Whitmire said his comments about County Judge Lina Hidalgo’s mental health were not intended to be political. He speculated last week that she didn’t plan to run for another term, while her office said a decision hadn’t been made.

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Coachella Valley Behavioral Health, only inpatient mental health facility in area, now open

Voluntary adults and walk-ins are now accepted, and as long as a patient meets criteria, all forms of health coverage will be accepted.

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App helps alleviate mental health symptoms in bereaved parents

A new study shows that an app can help parents who are mourning the loss of a child. Parents who used the app for three months reported reduced symptoms of prolonged grief and post-traumatic stress, and ...

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“Surround yourself with love”: Mental health experts provide tips on dealing with grief during holidays

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3 Ways Parents Protect Kids From Social Media’s Mental Health Effects

3 Ways Parents Protect Kids From Social Media Allowing our kids to use social media while protecting their mental health takes time and effort from parents.

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Yellowstone Actor & Oklahoma Native Reflects On Career In Hollywood And Mental Health Initiative

Christian Wassana, an Oklahoma Cheyenne and Arapaho native and a key figure on Yellowstone, discusses his Hollywood journey, his mental health movement "I Am, I Can, I Will," and his commitment to cultural representation.

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MHA Issues New Report on Social Media and Youth Mental Health

/PRNewswire/ -- Mental Health America (MHA) today released a new report that examines the impact of social media on youth mental health and identifies ways to...

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Research reveals mental health’s impact on parole rearrest likelihood

Individuals who have a mental illness are more likely to be rearrested after being released from prison than those without a mental illness, according to a new study by a University at Buffalo School ...

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Nine ways to improve your mental health in winter

SAD affects one in 20 people in the UK and is most common amongst men. Here are expert tips to help improve your mental health this time of year.

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