Call to convert mental health genetic discoveries into better treatments for patients

QIMR Berghofer scientists are challenging the research and funding community to develop better treatments for debilitating mental health conditions by tapping the many extraordinary genetic discoveries ...

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Former Marine to Speak About ‘Mental Health Epidemic’ at DeSales

A former U.S. Marine, police officer and firefighter who has written a book about his experiences dealing with post-traumatic stress, depression and survivor's guilt will be the speaker at a free event at DeSales University in Center Valley next week.

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Gaps in insurance laws force families to seek costly out-of-network mental health care – Nevada Current

Even as the Covid-19 pandemic ushered in more acceptance and understanding of mental and behavioral health needs, Nevada and the nation face the associated battle for mental health parity – ensuring health insurance companies cover mental and behavioral health equally to physical health. Mental health parity, as described by the National Alliance on Mental Illness […]

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Industry Trying ‘Empath’ Units Versus ERs For Mental Health Crises

Bloomberg reports on the rise of a new type of emergency room to help Americans experiencing a psychiatric crisis that is better suited to their needs. Low cash reserves in not-for-profit health sy…

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Free community mental health conference offers hope

In Bexar County, nearly 1 in 5 adults will experience a serious mental illness.

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Sorting Through the Noise of Mental Health Apps – UConn Today

Sherry Pagoto offers guidance on how to navigate the thicket of 10,000 (and counting) mental health apps available online

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Mental Health 101: Your Resources at BU

Here’s what you need to know about offices and programs available for BU students

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Youth mental health: can digital tools contain the crisis?

Mental health services are under an unprecedented strain. Virtual therapy sessions and mental health apps are emerging to fill the gap.

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At this recovery center, police cope with the mental health costs of the job

Ken Beyer can't think of a day in the past few months when his phone didn't flutter with calls, text messages, and emails from a police department, a sheriff's office, or a fire station seeking help for an employee.

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