Heffron: LinkedIn: Online networking platform or mental health hazard?

As a junior heading into summer, landing an internship feels like the ultimate goal for many students. For many of my peers, this can make or break their summer. While on my search for an internship, I signed up for an app that many use called LinkedIn. LinkedIn is a social network oriented around business...

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Heat-Health Plans Overlook Mental Health Risks

As climate change fuels more frequent and severe heat waves, governments worldwide have adopted Heat-Health Action Plans (HHAPs) to prevent illness and death from heat stroke, heart attacks, and other unwanted physical and mental health outcomes. Yet a new study by researchers at Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health reveals a critical gap in these plans: […]

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DC offers ‘care for creatives’ mental health services, amid stress and challenges of artists, entertainers

D.C., in partnership with George Washington University, is offering mental health support, therapy and counseling for artists or entertainers.

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Walk-A-Mile event in Big Rapids aims to break mental health stigma

The annual event sponsored by New Journey Clubhouse aims to bring awareness to the struggles of those dealing with mental health issues.

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Stanford Initiative Leverages AI To Robustly Transform Mental Health Research And Therapy

Efforts are underway to transform mental health research/therapy, especially via the use of AI. I explore the latest via the Stanford initiative AI4MH. Here's the scoop.

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New Arizona law strengthens maternal mental health support and rural access for women

Contributed Article/Courtesy Arizona House of Representatives PHOENIX – Legislation aimed at helping Arizona mothers with postpartum depression was signed into law, delivering meaningful support for families and rural communities across …

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New Mexico courts appoint mental health reform experts

The group will be responsible for reviewing, approving and overseeing the implementation of regional behavioral health services plans.

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Family Care Center Opens Outpatient Mental Health Clinic in Gilbert

/PRNewswire/ -- Family Care Center, one of the nation's leading outpatient behavioral health services providers, is proud to announce the opening of its newest...

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After Uvalde, school mental health grants had bipartisan support. Now Trump is cutting them.

Wisconsin State Superintendent Jill Underly said the decision to eliminate $8 million of the state’s planned $10 million grant was “indefensible.”

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