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Times are tough and it’s taking a toll on a lot of people’s mental health, but it’s unclear if help is on the way. “Mental health is a massive challenge in the community now,” Pam Floyd, spokesperson for Mad River Hospital, told The Times-Standard. “We have a lot more patients coming in with mental health …

ATLANTA — An effort to establish a statewide co-responder model as part of mental health reform in Georgia was unanimously approved Thursday in the Senate.  Building on the success of local programs currently in operation, the “Georgia Behavioral Health and Peace Officer Co-Responder Act” would create a partnership and collaboration between behavioral health professionals and …

The Rhode Island Foundation has awarded $375,000 in grants to improve children’s behavioral health in Newport County and South County.  “These are extraordinarily stressful times for so many people in our state. Existing behavioral health challenges have been exacerbated by the impact of COVID-19. These grants focus on addressing disparities in access to behavioral health services and …

BATON ROUGE, La. (BRPROUD) – Everyone struggles with their mental health at some point in their lives, but barriers often prevent people from getting the help they need.  According to the National Association of Mental Illness (NAMI), one in five U.S. adults experience mental illness each year, but more than half of those people with a …

LOUISA COUNTY, Va. (CBS19 NEWS) — Some area first responders will be undergoing training to address mental and physical health, wellness and resilience. The Louisa County Fire and EMS system will be doing the first of a four-part series of workshops starting Thursday. According to a release, this workshop series will be run by O2X Human …

CHICAGO — COVID-19 has had an impact on pregnant and postpartum women during the pandemic. The Illinois Department of Public Health has been tracking the number of women testing positive for COVID-19 at delivery. The latest data shows from March 2020 to March 2021, there were nearly 1,500 positive cases. Kari and Cody Belcher of Lake …

As people have turned to hobbies like reading and outdoor recreation to fill their days during the COVID-19 pandemic, recent research from Oregon State University found that engagement in leisure activities can help lower the risk of depression and improve mental well-being. “Leisure is so crucial to our mental health. Despite all the disruptions to …

Beeing2gether LLC teaches the community about the importance of bees, nature and mental health. LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Fifteen-year-old Keith Griffith III is like every other teenage boy – he does well in school and has a love for basketball. One thing that makes him unique and special is his affinity for bees. Kenneth said his …

Tricia McGregor remembers the 40-minute drive from her home in Albert City, Iowa, to the neighboring town of Spencer. It was the closest available option where her children could get mental health appointments. “I would end up having to take pretty much a half day off from work, because I’d have to go pick them up …

Just think of this: You’re on hour two of a panic attack. You can’t afford to miss class. You live off campus, so you can’t stop by your dorm for a quick refresh. You have homework in each of your classes. And you have three exams left in the day. You haven’t eaten yet and …