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More evidence of the mental health and suicide crisis among young children
Suicide continues to plague the United States, and it’s hitting our youngest citizens especially hard, according to a recent study published in JAMA Pediatrics. Researchers looked at data collected over the last two decades by the National Poison Data System for children ages 6 to 18 who were poisoned through ingesting drugs — whether prescription, …
Disney Planet Possible: Young climate activist helps heal environment with 1K days of trash cleanups
PASADENA, Calif. (KABC) — As we celebrate Earth Month this April, a young climate activist is helping to raise awareness by making a positive impact on the environment, taking on a monumental task. Edgar McGregor, whose singular focus is to clean up Eaton Canyon in Pasadena, has been cleaning up trash others have left behind, …
Trae Young Discusses Mental Health in New Initiative
Late in the fourth quarter of last night’s win over the Clippers, Hawks point guard Trae Young saw his teammate Onyeka Okongwu cutting to the rim. Young’s teamwork with Okongwu turned a typical play into a highlight reel alley-oop. That’s what the Hawks and their All-Star point guard do on and off the court. They make …
Young scores 27 points, Hawks hold off Clippers 112-106
ATLANTA — Trae Young scored 27 points to lead six Atlanta scorers in double figures and the Hawks held off the Los Angeles Clippers 112-106 on Friday night. The Hawks, who snapped a two-game losing streak, began the night 10th in the Eastern Conference, holding the final spot in the play-in tournament. The Clippers are eighth …
Young Scholars of Utica University receives Health Equity award
From Staff Reports | Observer-Dispatch Excellus BlueCross BlueShield recently gave Young Scholars Liberty Partnerships Program (YSLPP) of Utica University a Health Equity Award of $30,000 to support Young Scholars Mental Health Equity Programming. “The Young Scholars LPP social workers are the first and most trusted mental health professionals available to our students and their parents,” explained YSLPP Executive Director Pamela Matt. “Stigma, …
Two young children among eight civilians dead after shelling west of Kyiv
Eight civilians were killed in the midst of an evacuation in Irpin — a district west of Kyiv that saw intense shelling on Sunday — the mayor of Irpin Oleksandr Markushyn said in a statement on Telegram. Markushyn said Russians opened fire during an evacuation across a bridge. “A family died,” he said, “in front …
2 people, including a young child, are dead after being swept out by Florida currents. A man who tried to rescue them is missing
Authorities received a “frantic” 911 call around 7:30 p.m. Friday reporting that a man and a child had been wading in the water and were swept out by the strong current at the Apollo Beach Nature Preserve, Chronister said Friday night at a news conference. The 911 caller’s boyfriend ran into the water to save …
More Young Women Are ‘Drinking To Cope,’ In A Dangerous Trend : Shots
By the time Victoria Cooper enrolled in an alcohol treatment program in 2018, she was “drinking for survival,” not pleasure, she says — multiple vodka shots in the morning, at lunchtime and beyond. In the treatment program, she saw other women in their 20s struggling with alcohol and other drugs. “It was the first time …
Hawks vs. 76ers score: Live NBA playoff updates as Trae Young, Atlanta look to take Game 2 in Philadelphia
After stealing Game 1 on the road the Atlanta Hawks are looking to take full control of the momentum in their Eastern Conference semifinals series against the Philadelphia 76ers. While Joel Embiid was able to suit up and play in Game 1 despite the meniscus injury he is dealing with, it wasn’t enough for Philadelphia …
New Podcast from WDET and Science Gallery Detroit Addresses Mental Health, Grief and Young People
“Science of Grief” is a new 10-episode WDET podcast that “makes space for young adults to share stories, science and solutions for those who are exploring their mental health for the first time.” Host Natasha T. Miller says she was inspired to create these conversations through programming from the Science Gallery Detroit, her experience teaching young people and her own …