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1 day ago
Healthcare

NewYork-Presbyterian agrees to bolster care for patients in mental health crisis

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1 day ago
Healthcare

AG demands reforms at NY-Presbyterian after investigation reveals mental health patients left without permission | amNewYork

Brooklyn
fromBrooklyn Paper
5 days ago

Social workers' vital role in patient care highlighted during National Social Work Month * Brooklyn Paper

Maimonides integrates physical and mental health care through dedicated teams of physicians and social workers addressing diverse patient needs.
Canada news
fromwww.cbc.ca
1 week ago

2 GTA mental health treatment centres for first responders a step closer to reality with new funding | CBC News

Federal government allocates $15 million for new treatment facilities for first responders with post-traumatic stress injuries in Greater Toronto Area.
Healthcare
fromGothamist
1 day ago

NewYork-Presbyterian agrees to bolster care for patients in mental health crisis

NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital will implement reforms to improve mental health care following a settlement over inadequate patient supervision.
Social justice
fromSan Jose Spotlight
3 days ago

San Jose faces legal heat over mental health crisis calls - San Jose Spotlight

Civil rights organizations are pressuring San Jose to improve mental health emergency response by diverting calls from police to crisis teams.
Healthcare
fromwww.amny.com
1 day ago

AG demands reforms at NY-Presbyterian after investigation reveals mental health patients left without permission | amNewYork

NewYork-Presbyterian must reform mental healthcare protocols and pay a $500,000 penalty after failing to protect vulnerable patients.
fromBrooklyn Paper
5 days ago
Brooklyn

Social workers' vital role in patient care highlighted during National Social Work Month * Brooklyn Paper

Canada news
fromwww.cbc.ca
1 week ago

2 GTA mental health treatment centres for first responders a step closer to reality with new funding | CBC News

Federal government allocates $15 million for new treatment facilities for first responders with post-traumatic stress injuries in Greater Toronto Area.
#homelessness
London politics
fromwww.bbc.com
54 minutes ago

How I overcame homelessness to help others

Darren Skeete, a former rough sleeper and addict, now helps others facing similar challenges in west London through a council service.
LA real estate
fromLos Angeles Times
20 hours ago

In L.A. County, many homeless people enter shelters, only to end up back on the streets

Many homeless individuals are evicted from interim housing despite significant taxpayer investment in shelter programs.
London politics
fromwww.bbc.com
54 minutes ago

How I overcame homelessness to help others

Darren Skeete, a former rough sleeper and addict, now helps others facing similar challenges in west London through a council service.
LA real estate
fromLos Angeles Times
20 hours ago

In L.A. County, many homeless people enter shelters, only to end up back on the streets

Many homeless individuals are evicted from interim housing despite significant taxpayer investment in shelter programs.
Psychology
fromwww.theguardian.com
14 hours ago

Always in crisis mode? You might be catastrophizing here's how to stop

Catastrophizing is a cognitive distortion where individuals jump to the worst possible conclusions, often leading to chronic distress and mental health issues.
Law
fromThe Gottman Institute
2 days ago

What Is a Superbill? And Can It Be Used for Therapy?

A superbill is a detailed receipt that enables clients to claim out-of-network therapy reimbursements from insurance companies.
Education
fromPsychology Today
3 days ago

Using Human Kindness as a Shield Against School Violence

Billions are wasted on ineffective security measures for schools instead of investing in mental health resources and social support systems.
LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
3 days ago

New report shows affirming adults are critical to the success of LGBTQ+ students - LGBTQ Nation

LGBTQ+ students face challenges but find community support, with positive outcomes linked to inclusive policies and supportive educators.
fromBrooklyn, NY Patch
5 days ago

24/7 Crisis Center Opens In Brooklyn

The facility, located at 2862 Fulton St., is designed to provide immediate stabilization, therapeutic support, and discharge planning to connect patients with longer-term services.
Brooklyn
#missing-person
East Bay (California)
fromSFGATE
4 days ago

Amy Hillyard's husband details her mental health struggles in new interview

Amy Hillyard, a coffee shop owner, disappeared while managing mental health issues, leaving no clues behind on March 25.
London politics
fromwww.bbc.com
3 weeks ago

Killed by the same abuser: Families demand answers

Family of missing woman Fiona Holm faced police inaction despite concerns about her boyfriend's behavior and previous violence.
East Bay (California)
fromSFGATE
4 days ago

Amy Hillyard's husband details her mental health struggles in new interview

Amy Hillyard, a coffee shop owner, disappeared while managing mental health issues, leaving no clues behind on March 25.
London politics
fromwww.bbc.com
3 weeks ago

Killed by the same abuser: Families demand answers

Family of missing woman Fiona Holm faced police inaction despite concerns about her boyfriend's behavior and previous violence.
fromwww.npr.org
4 days ago

'How are you using AI?' Your therapist should ask you that question, experts argue

"We're not saying that AI use is good or bad, just like we wouldn't say, substance use is necessarily good or bad, or consulting with a friend about something is good or bad."
US news
fromwww.bbc.com
5 days ago

'Scared' six-year-old calls ambulance to save mum

Pearl told the call handler she knew what to do when her mum Carole collapsed 'because I knew the number and I just memorised it because I really love my mum, so I made sure I knew how to call it'.
SF parents
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
11 hours ago

When Is the Right Time to Start Trauma Therapy?

Clinicians often delay trauma-focused treatment due to overestimating the need for stabilization, while avoidance drives PTSD symptoms and treatment delays.
fromwww.theguardian.com
6 days ago

Injured and abandoned: hundreds of Gaza amputees left stranded in Egypt

I ran with my family to the hospital and stayed there to hide. We thought it would be safe because it's a children's hospital. In the chaos of the strike, help was not an option.
Medicine
Parenting
fromSlate Magazine
1 week ago

My Mom Got a Call That I Was in a Horrific Accident. What She Did Next Can't Be Undone.

Scammers exploit emotional vulnerabilities, making it crucial to educate and protect against future scams.
fromLGBTQ Nation
6 days ago

Classmates subjected a young teen to "relentless" homophobic bullying. Then tragedy struck. - LGBTQ Nation

Leyton's mother stated, 'None of the boys in that school accepted him. They told him they would never accept him for the way he spoke. He was a sassy speaker, more feminine - not the 'hard boy' type. This wasn't going on for just a little while.'
LGBT
Mental health
fromSilicon Canals
13 hours ago

The person who thrives during a crisis and falls apart during ordinary weeks isn't broken. Their entire operating system was built for emergencies, and peace registers as a system error because they never learned what competence feels like without urgency underneath it. - Silicon Canals

Crisis-thrivers are often dysregulated, struggling with normalcy after emergencies, revealing a deeper issue with their nervous system's response to stress.
NYC politics
fromCity Limits
2 weeks ago

Opinion: New York's Mental Health Crisis Demands We Invest in Programs That Work

Scaling and coordinating effective behavioral health programs is essential for creating a continuum of care in New York City.
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
1 day ago

When Trauma Awareness Stops at the Hospital Door

Chronic health conditions significantly impact psychological well-being, yet healthcare providers often neglect this aspect for both patients and themselves.
LGBT
fromPsychology Today
6 days ago

Conversion Therapy Is Still Happening. Now, It's Protected.

The Supreme Court's ruling jeopardizes conversion therapy bans in over 20 states, impacting LGBTQ communities and licensed therapists' rights.
#therapy
Psychology
fromPsychology Today
6 days ago

When Therapy Explains Before It Understands

Therapists may misinterpret clients' experiences by relying on familiar frameworks, potentially overlooking genuine feelings and differences.
Psychology
fromPsychology Today
6 days ago

When Therapy Explains Before It Understands

Therapists may misinterpret clients' experiences by relying on familiar frameworks, potentially overlooking genuine feelings and differences.
#anxiety
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
12 hours ago

Why High-Functioning Adults Often Feel Anxious

High-functioning individuals often experience anxiety despite external success and competence, struggling to relax and feel regulated.
fromPsychology Today
5 days ago
Mental health

Conquering Social Anxiety: The Courage to Reach Out

Power and wealth do not shield individuals from anxiety or shame; honesty can lead to healing.
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
12 hours ago

Why High-Functioning Adults Often Feel Anxious

High-functioning individuals often experience anxiety despite external success and competence, struggling to relax and feel regulated.
Mindfulness
fromPsychology Today
2 weeks ago

Seen, Unseen, and Still Anxious: The Psychology of Texting

Texting anxiety stems from unanswered messages creating mental loops of uncertainty, leading to repeated checking and worry.
Psychology
fromSilicon Canals
1 week ago

Not everyone who avoids asking for help is proud. Some of them asked once, received it with a lecture attached, and learned that the cost of support was a small erosion of standing they could never quite earn back. - Silicon Canals

Asking for help can lead to unintended consequences that affect relationships and self-perception.
Boston
fromBoston.com
3 weeks ago

Advocates sue Worcester over response to mental health 911 calls, alleging discrimination

Worcester's 911 service sends armed police to all mental health calls, leading to escalated violence against people with mental health disabilities and autism, prompting a federal discrimination lawsuit.
Healthcare
fromPsychology Today
3 weeks ago

How NYC Therapists Cared for Physicians During COVID-19

A movement advocating for physician well-being addresses the stigma surrounding mental health in the medical community.
Mindfulness
fromPsychology Today
3 weeks ago

When the World Feels Scary, These 2 Questions Can Help

Grounding techniques effectively manage anxiety and enhance personal agency by focusing on the present and what can be controlled.
Mental health
fromFast Company
1 day ago

I scaled mental health products for millions

Entrepreneurship is often misrepresented, masking the anxiety and stress that founders experience behind the facade of autonomy and success.
Parenting
fromPsychology Today
4 weeks ago

A Near Impossible Trajectory for the Kid in the Shelter

A child in a shelter recognizes by age ten that parental addiction and mental illness, combined with institutional poverty, create systemic barriers to escaping generational hardship.
LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
3 weeks ago

She found out a boy was gay. So she tortured him with a knife. - LGBTQ Nation

Grether Leidy Guadarramas Pena was arrested for allegedly cutting a young male family member after discovering his homosexuality through online messages.
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
1 day ago

Use Sexual Assault Awareness Month to Talk With Your Teen

Sexual assault is never the victim's fault, and alcohol consumption increases the risk of such incidents among teens.
Brooklyn
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 weeks ago

I help people with psychosis off the streets. Sometimes, their minds won't let them leave

Mental health chaplains work with homeless individuals experiencing serious mental illness, navigating the complex intersection of psychiatric symptoms, delusions, and housing instability while maintaining compassion and patience.
Mental health
fromInsideHook
3 days ago

Therapists Should Ask Patients About Their AI Use

AI chatbots may contribute to delusional behavior in patients, prompting therapists to discuss AI use during treatment.
Relationships
fromPsychology Today
1 month ago

Who Will You Call When the Worst Happens?

Intentionally cultivating and maintaining friendships is essential because you cannot predict when you will urgently need someone to rely on.
#suicide-prevention
SF parents
fromPadailypost
1 month ago

Expert says people should talk openly about suicides, not hide them

Suicide prevention requires comprehensive community engagement including schools, medical professionals, and families teaching students to recognize warning signs in peers.
SF parents
fromPadailypost
1 month ago

Expert says people should talk openly about suicides, not hide them

Suicide prevention requires comprehensive community engagement including schools, medical professionals, and families teaching students to recognize warning signs in peers.
Mental health
fromLos Angeles Times
1 week ago

Autistic people are more likely to experience suicidal crisis. 988 is changing to serve them better

The 988 Lifeline is a crucial resource for suicide prevention, but autistic individuals face unique challenges when using it.
Healthcare
fromLos Angeles Times
1 month ago

A new mental health campus is coming to historic state hospital in Norwalk

Los Angeles County is opening a new 150-bed mental health campus in Norwalk integrating acute care, interim housing, and permanent supportive housing to address homelessness and mental illness.
fromPsychology Today
1 week ago

People With Bipolar and BPD Struggle in Mental Healthcare

There is a unique kind of pain in losing your mind, not just once, but over and over. Losing your perception of reality, of your emotions, of your closest relationships-both across months and multiple times a day. Knowing deep down that something is wrong but being unable to stop it.
Mental health
Public health
fromSan Jose Spotlight
2 months ago

Palo Alto police add clinician to aid with mental health crises - San Jose Spotlight

Palo Alto restored a PERT clinician and will fund a five-year clinician position to resume paired mental-health clinician–officer responses to acute calls.
fromPortland Mercury
1 month ago

Won't You Please Please Help Me

I never trust anyone sitting on a porch and just scrolling on their phone after having already been doing the same thing inside their house. Is this the break from "working from home?" I'd say the same about someone standing outside a building and smoking a cigarette and looking at their phone, but this is clearly a smoke break. What's with being on your porch across my house and just head down phone action, but you'll look up to see what I'm doing?
Digital life
US news
fromwww.npr.org
2 months ago

They help police with mental health calls. So why are 'mobile crisis' teams in crisis?

Mobile crisis teams expanded nationwide to respond to psychiatric emergencies, but inconsistent and inadequate funding is forcing programs to shut down and struggle to operate.
Miscellaneous
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Police visited home of Tumbler Ridge suspect multiple times over mental health concerns

An 18-year-old carried out a deadly school shooting after multiple police interventions over mental-health and weapons concerns, with firearms previously seized and later returned.
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
2 weeks ago

Caring for the Part of You That Wants to Die

Suicide ideation affects 15.6% of U.S. adults, with significant risk factors including mental disorders, trauma, and social circumstances.
Social justice
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Private investigators must be trained to spot signs of domestic abuse and stalking | Letter

Private investigators are being used by perpetrators to locate and surveil victims, undermining safety and requiring statutory regulation, mandatory abuse training, and accountability.
Education
fromPsychology Today
2 months ago

The Kids Who Aren't Okay

Design schools and classrooms to prioritize students who struggle by embracing developmental variability, individualizing teaching, redefining good teaching as meeting each student where they are.
#mental-health-crisis
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
3 weeks ago

What Parents Need to Know About Mental Health Crisis Care

Calling 911 for mental health crises can be fatal, especially for Black and disabled children, highlighting the need for alternative solutions.
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
3 weeks ago

What Parents Need to Know About Mental Health Crisis Care

Calling 911 for mental health crises can be fatal, especially for Black and disabled children, highlighting the need for alternative solutions.
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
3 weeks ago

Disclosing Abuse: How to Choose the Right Person to Tell

Many childhood abuse victims remain silent due to fear of judgment and disbelief, but choosing the right person to confide in can provide support.
Mindfulness
fromPsychology Today
2 months ago

Like Water, We Heal

Resilience is psychological flexibility—soft, adaptable responses like water that reorganize inner life toward a new equilibrium instead of returning to a prior baseline.
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
1 month ago

How to Find Hope in Difficult Times

Hope is a motivational state combining clear goals, identified pathways, and personal agency to navigate life's challenges and improve happiness.
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
1 month ago

How I Help Prevent the Onset of Depression

Depression manifests through subtle shifts in daily patterns like sleep, eating, and exercise routines before mood changes occur, making early pattern recognition a critical intervention point.
fromPsychology Today
1 month ago

Therapists Are Not Okay Either

Many therapists know the experience of leaving work while still carrying pieces of other people's lives. Session after session, we sit with grief, trauma, uncertainty, anger, longing, confusion, messy family dynamics, sophisticated relational projections, and stories that can penetrate you to your core. In response, we listen deeply, track patterns across years of someone's life, unpack mind-boggling events, and implement advanced psycho-somatic interventions that may indefinitely alter a person's future.
Mental health
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
2 months ago

Finding Help Following Suicide or an Attempt

Survivors of suicide face severe trauma, guilt, and isolation, and support groups and crisis centers offering grief counseling are critical yet often scarce.
Mental health
fromConsequence
2 months ago

Backline Launches 24/7 Music Industry Mental Health and Crisis Support Hotline B-LINE

Backline launched B-LINE, a 24/7 crisis support hotline giving music-industry workers access to trained counselors via 1-855-BLINE99 or text 254-639.
fromNextgov.com
1 month ago

'Suicide is only one option': Social Security staff newly assigned to phone duties raise concerns over training

The Social Security Administration has instructed employees newly assigned to answering phones to tell callers expressing suicidal thoughts that suicide is "one option," raising concerns from employees and experts in the field who called the approach unorthodox. SSA recently began shifting new swaths of its workforce to phone answering duty, including those who normally receive and process retirement and disability claims, manage the agency's technology and work in the agency's finances unit.
Mental health
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
2 months ago

Living Well With Psychosis: Is It Possible?

Recovery-oriented cognitive therapy combines CBT principles with recovery-focused goals to help people with psychosis regain hope, pursue meaningful life goals, and improve functioning.
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
1 month ago

Supporting Youth at Risk With Empathic Intervision

Empathic intervision in youth support groups cultivates integrative empathy, building resilience, belonging, and agency through structured dialogue, deep listening, and practical empathic skills.
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
2 months ago

Refugees' Barriers to Mental Health Care

Refugees face disproportionately high PTSD and depression rates and encounter multiple barriers that limit access to equitable, culturally informed mental health care.
Mental health
fromReadWrite
2 months ago

NCPG launches 1-800-MY-RESET problem gambling helpline

1-800-MY-RESET is now the National Problem Gambling Helpline, offering free, confidential, 24/7 access to a nationwide network of trained professionals and local referrals.
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