California lawmakers gave final approval late Thursday to a significant overhaul of the state's landmark 1967 behavioral health law, part of an ongoing effort to address a statewide mental illness crisis made worse by homelessness ...
Sep 18, 2023
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Suicidal thoughts are common among teens and young adults, according to the National Alliance on Mental Illness. Nearly 20% of high school students in the U.S. report serious thoughts of suicide, and 9% report a suicide attempt. ...
Sep 12, 2023
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The U.S. government's 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline is expanding its reach to help more people.
Sep 11, 2023
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College athletes playing this fall have spent months practicing and preparing for the season.
Sep 8, 2023
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Nearly half of Texas youths being treated for depression or suicidal thoughts reported at least one suicide attempt, and 90% had experienced suicidal ideation, according to a study led by UT Southwestern Medical Center researchers. ...
Sep 7, 2023
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Over the past decade, demand for mental health services has risen significantly, with the number of adults receiving psychiatric care increasing by more than 12 percent since 2011, according to the National Alliance for Mental ...
Sep 6, 2023
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If a loved one were living with addiction, a majority of Americans say they would know how to get help.
Aug 31, 2023
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Most of us know that smoking is unhealthy.
Aug 30, 2023
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The number one risk factor for Alzheimer's disease is age, far more than genetics. Because of the aging of the U.S. population, there are currently 6.7 million Americans with dementia, including Alzheimer's.
Aug 29, 2023
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Kim Nguyen weighed barely 80 pounds when she finally reached an eating disorder specialist through Medi-Cal last year.
Aug 17, 2023
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