Monthly Archives: August 2020

Mental health resources available for those affected by violence – The Lane Report

Posted: Published on August 28th, 2020

LEXINGTON, Ky. Lexington Mayor Linda Gorton said Thursday mental health resources are available for anyone in Lexington affected by recent acts of violence. The city has lost six teenagers to gun violence since April 21 Continue reading

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When cops overlook mental health issues, there can be deadly results | Opinion – NJ.com

Posted: Published on August 28th, 2020

By Juan Rios The tragic death of Maurice Gordon is a bright red flag. That flag was unfurled and waved in full bloody view during the events that led to yet another unarmed Black mans death at the hands of law enforcement Continue reading

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Focus on Fitness: Exercise and mental health – Plant City Observer

Posted: Published on August 28th, 2020

Working out can help more than just your body it can also give your mind a boost and help you avoid depression and anxiety. Facebook Pinterest Twitter Linkedin The stress of the COVID-19 pandemic, families dealing with having to choose whether going back to school or staying virtual is best for the kids and the challenges of working during this time, in addition to the negative events that continue to happen around the country and the world, is enough to push everyone into a bit of depression and anxiety Continue reading

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Back to school and mental health – WGBA-TV

Posted: Published on August 28th, 2020

NORTHEAST WISCONSIN (NBC26) -- Many districts and families are now just a few days away from the start of an unprecedented school year. Continue reading

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Mental health advocates like Hilinski’s Hope and FailSafe for Life work to help people through isolation and anxiety – Pacific Northwest Inlander

Posted: Published on August 28th, 2020

click to enlarge WSU Athletics WSU quarterback Tyler Hilinksi died by suicide in 2018. Since then, his parents have become vocal mental health advocates. Continue reading

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How ChristianaCare Overhauled its Behavioral Health Referral Process – PatientEngagementHIT.com

Posted: Published on August 28th, 2020

Source: Getty Images August 27, 2020 -A patient sitting in the emergency department for eight hours waiting for a psychiatric care referral is not likely to ultimately get that care. That much became apparent to the leadership at ChristianaCare as they and other healthcare providers worked to revamp the mental and behavioral health referral process. Whats more likely, the stakeholders found, is the patient will become frustrated with the process and leave before getting treatment Continue reading

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Emails show HR office at Danville’s Southern Virginia Mental Health Institute expressed concerns over guidance that asymptomatic employees keep…

Posted: Published on August 28th, 2020

However, it wasn't until Aug. 17 when Crews updated the policy for workers who test positive for the disease but are asymptomatic. Continue reading

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‘Forever Altered’: Health Care Workers Face Mental Health Struggles After Caring For COVID Patients – WBUR

Posted: Published on August 28th, 2020

Trauma surgeon Dr. Tracey Dechert, who oversaw a COVID-19 intensive care unit during the pandemic surge, stands outside the emergency ambulance bay at Boston Medical Center Continue reading

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Ipswich Police Complete One Mind Campaign Pledge to Better Serve Those Suffering from Mental Health Disorders – John Guilfoil Public Relations

Posted: Published on August 28th, 2020

For immediate release IPSWICH Police Chief and Harbormaster Paul A. Nikas is pleased to share that the Ipswich Police Department has completed its pledge through the One Mind Campaign to improve law enforcement interactions with those affected by mental illness Continue reading

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Grad Student Researches Mental Health and Substance Use Among College Students – University of Arkansas Newswire

Posted: Published on August 28th, 2020

Photo Submitted Nicole Doyle University of Arkansas doctoral studentNicole Doyleis passionate about statistics and measurement, but sometimes she's concerned about what the numbers reveal. Continue reading

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