San Diego mental health providers offer free therapy to first responders battling LA fires

First responders include law enforcement officers, firefighters, emergency medical service providers, and, in some cases, military personnel and prison firefighters who assist during emergencies like wildfires.

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Mental health facilities in Canton, Pocasset closing as Healey tries to lay off case managers

Gov. Maura Healey moved to close two mental health hospitals in Canton and Pocasset and lay off half of the Department of Mental Health’s case managers in an effort to cut down costs and balance ou…

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Mental health risks higher for pregnant people with MS

Pregnant people with multiple sclerosis (MS) have a higher chance of experiencing mental illness both during their pregnancy and in the first years after they give birth than those without MS, according to a study published in the January 22, 2025 online issue of Neurology®, the medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology.

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Child mental health admissions to acute wards in England rise 65% in a decade

Hospital wards struggle to cope with rising cases of self-harm and eating disorders, the study warns

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Youth mental health admissions surge 65% over past decade in England

There was a 65% increase in the number of children and young people being admitted to general acute medical wards in hospitals in England because of a mental health concern between 2012 and 2022, finds ...

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NAMI Mississippi Combats Mental Health Crises

NAMI Mississippi provides advocacy, education, support, and public awareness so everyone suffering from mental illness and their families can build better lives.

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Weber State launches psychiatric mental health program

Students at Weber State now have the chance to pursue a degree with an emphasis on becoming a psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner.

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Evers promises more mental health services for children, plans to lower prescription drug costs

Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers is scheduled to take to the podium Wednesday night at the Wisconsin State Capitol for his seventh State of the State address.

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Country Music Association invests $600K in music industry mental health awareness

Citing natural disasters, workload expansion creating increased demand on workers, the CMA has invested $600,000 in six mental health organizations.

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