Marion County commissioners consider funding for addiction, mental health treatment – Salem Reporter

Commissioners on Wednesday will consider state funds to provide services for people facing criminal charges found unable to aid and assist in their own defense.

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When Should IL Students Take a ‘Mental Health Day?’ Experts Weigh In

Illinois law now allows students to seek “mental health days” as excused absences from school, but many parents want to know more about when to allow their children to take those days, and experts are offering their opinions as the educational year gets underway.

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Night of Hope to ‘shine light on mental health,’ promote unity and awareness

The Night of Hope 5K and Family Fun Run is being hosted by Westerville Education Challenge on Sept. 17 at McCann Stadium.

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How weathering hurricanes and other natural disasters impacts our mental health

Today on Louisiana Considered, we dive into the psychological impacts of navigating hurricanes. We also learn about an upcoming guitar festival and hear an update on the coal miners strike in Alabama.

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United Way seeking youth mental health coordinator

SUNBURY — The Greater Susquehanna Valley United Way is searching for a youth mental health coordinator for a two-year program.

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Focus on Mental Health: An interview with providers, Part 2

The signs and red flags to look for in your child that may indicate they need help.

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TikTok mental health videos inaccurate and irresponsible, say experts

A growing number of TikTok mental health videos are posted by people with no qualifications, and the information they post is often inaccurate and irresponsible, say experts … Concern over TikTok videos A piece in The Washington Post opens with the example of a teenagers with 5.9 million followers, most of whom are teenage girls […]

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Participants in safety talks stress connection between mental health and school safety

People who participated in the Wyoming Department of Education's school safety talks "overwhelmingly" said that addressing mental health in schools is crucial for school safety.

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Over half of disabled students struggle with their mental health while at university

'I wish the university had been able to provide me with the support they advertised me'

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