Mental health disorders tied to growing number of cannabis-related hospital visits

​More people are landing in the hospital with cannabis-related problems-and for many, a mental health condition is the primary issue, according to a new study published in the Journal of Studies on Alcohol and Drugs.

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Child Mind Institute to Host Black Families and Youth Mental Health Discussion — Early Learning Resource Center Region 5

The Child Mind Institute will host a virtual panel discussion in May to discuss the findings of a study on mental health support for Black families and youth.

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Helping kids navigate mental health and modern puberty

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Rochester schools lose $1.9M federal grant for mental health support

Rochester, MN, schools used the money to train staffers already working for the district to provide students with counseling, but the effort might have been seen as DEI.

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Care, community, and coping skills: Tallahassee mental health event offers resources for all ages

The Mental Health Council of the Big Bend is inviting the community to its 6th annual Be Kind to Your Mind event.

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Many Californians can’t get mental health help. Is it too hard to become a therapist?

Mental health providers must undergo a lengthy training process, one reason why California has a shortage of trained therapists.

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Kaiser in the hot seat as California lawmakers blast company for skipping mental health hearing

California health care giant Kaiser Permanente refused to attend a hearing in the Legislature that focused on its mental health care services. In 2023, it agreed to a $200 million settlement with the state after regulators determined it violated mental health laws.

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