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ST. COUNTY LOUIS (KMOV) – A group of men and women eager to start a new chapter in their lives have now graduated from St. Louis County Treatment Court. The diversion program targets low-level, non-violent first-time offenders who are at risk of a prison sentence. It started in 1999 and was aimed primarily at people […]
CHICO, Calif. – Local leaders are showing their support for a plan to impose mental health services on seriously ill homeless people. We could potentially see counties start requiring people with serious mental health issues to accept treatment. The purpose of the 2020 Assembly Bill is to break the cycle of addiction and mental illness […]
State officials on Thursday unveiled a program to increase support for California residents struggling with serious mental illness, substance abuse issues and homelessness. The proposal – called Care Court, with “care” standing for community assistance, recovery and empowerment – would require each of the state’s 58 counties to create a civil court division focused on […]
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Fear of loud noises (ligyrophobia) is a specific phobia, a condition in which a person has excessive and irrational fear in response to a specific stimulus. For someone with ligirophobia, a loud noise can create an immediate reaction ranging from anxiety to panic. They can organize their life to avoid loud noises. When a phobia […]
COLONY – It was Halloween 2020 when the first member of the Hogan family fell ill. First, it was excruciating headaches for Rebekah Hogan, a nurse at St. Peter’s Hospital in Albany. The cause was pretty obvious: Three days earlier, while waiting to get tested for a new N-95 mask, she had prolonged close contact […]
Larry S. Smith The numbers tell the story. According to a report published in January by the National Institute on Drug Abuse, the United States reached a gruesome milestone in 2021: 100,000 people died of drug overdoses in just one year. Not only is this the highest number of overdose deaths in our country’s history, […]
The Sonoma County Zoning Adjustments Board on Thursday rejected an effort to expand a Petaluma juvenile treatment facility, saying any increased use of Skillman Lane rural property would jeopardize the neighborhood’s compatibility. Thursday’s unanimous vote came after weeks of advocacy from concerned neighbors, who wrote letters, compiled data and knocked on doors in a bid […]
BRENTWOOD, Tenn., February 10, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — CleanSlate Centers – a leading national medical group that provides doctor-led, office-based treatment for people with mental health, substance abuse and alcohol abuse – released a statement from Dr. Stephen PopovitchRegional Medical Director of CleanSlate Centers (CleanSlate) Richmond, Virginia region, in response to a new analysis of CDC […]
In 2019, San Francisco identified about 4,000 homeless people who were also struggling with substance abuse and mental illness, many visibly deteriorating on the streets. The count came shortly after the city expanded its rules on who can be forced into court-ordered mental health and addictions treatment, a ruling that could have applied to 50 […]
HAMPTON ROADS, Va. — Millions of people suffer from depression but struggle to find relief with medication or talk therapy. A teacher from Hampton Roads was one such person. Then she found hope in a treatment few people had heard of. “I’ve dealt with depression all my life,” said Alice Stephenson. Stephenson knows the heartbreak […]
Myths have helped us understand the world around us. They led to a sense of order in a seemingly random world and established a belief in cause and effect that is the basis of education and enlightenment. But myths can also foster misinformation and superstition that hinder mental, emotional, and spiritual progress. A perfect example […]
Lawyers presented evidence Tuesday of at least four alleged incidents of sexual misconduct while Fluke was in jail. A psychologist testified that Fluke is a sexually violent predator. Paw Support local journalism Your subscription makes our reports possible. {{featured_button_text}} Fluke, who was represented by Crown attorneys for the offenders, testified on Tuesday that he was […]
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Glossophobia, or the fear of public speaking, is the most common situational fear among people. Public speaking causes feelings of anxiety in about 77% of the general population and can sometimes interfere with a person’s daily life. This is especially true when it comes to school or work-related situations that involve talking in front of […]
Lymphoma is a cancer that starts in your immune system. As lymphoma spreads, it can affect your lymph nodes, spleen, liver, lungs, or kidneys. Lymphoma that has spread to your kidneys may be called renal lymphoma. There are several types of lymphoma. The type most likely to spread to your kidneys is called non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma. […]
London and New York—Two-thirds (66%) of physicians surveyed in a recent survey said they believe psilocybin therapy has potential therapeutic benefit for patients with treatment-resistant depression (TRD). That’s according to a survey sponsored by Compass Pathways plc, a mental health care company dedicated to accelerating patient access to evidence-based innovation in mental health. The survey […]
Windsor City Council has narrowly approved the location of a drug use and treatment site – a space officials and health advocates have been calling for for the past few years as the region grapples with a drug crisis. opioids. At a one-hour council meeting on Monday, councilors voted 6-5 in favor of setting up […]
A former serviceman who was ‘tortured’ by the RAF when it was revealed he was gay has vowed to fight for justice for those who suffered the same treatment. Simon Hinchley-Robson was working at RAF Brawdy in West Wales when his superiors found out he was gay. The armed forces cook was subjected to four […]
After a dramatic week-long battle with the world’s best male tennis player, Australian immigration authorities have wisely decided to revoke Novak Djokovic’s visa a second time because he failed to meet the country’s COVID-19 requirements. Although Australian authorities and tennis officials are not beyond reproach, this is a massive self-inflicted PR crisis for Djokovic that […]
Reading the news lately, it looks like local governments are in total chaos, embroiled in controversy and besieged by violence and the threats of intimidation. But in this context, state governments are quietly working with grassroots advocates to save thousands of lives in the absence of congressional leadership. And this story has yet to be […]
For transgender people, starting gender-affirming hormone therapy in adolescence is linked to better mental health than waiting until adulthood, new research from Stanford University School of Medicine finds . The study, published online Jan. 12 in PLOS ONE, drew on data from the largest ever survey of American transgender adults, a group of more than […]
Exercise. Just hearing the word causes many feelings of dread and guilt. And we all know that getting motivated to start can be tough. With depression, amotivation or lack of motivation is a characteristic symptom. So doing anything can be a challenge, making it impossible to motivate yourself to exercise. But there is growing evidence […]
This is why the spouses and relatives of the officers were invited to the training session, which also featured Prochut’s wife. Family members often see warning signs before an officer’s coworkers notice something is wrong. When police officers have stronger, more united families, they are healthier people overall, Rios said. The pressure of work stress […]
MILWAUKEE – In its annual report, the Wisconsin Office of Children’s Mental Health details the impact of the coronavirus pandemic on children in our state, collecting data and listening to stories from parents and mental health professionals to find out what steps need to be taken to provide better support, counseling and healing. “Children’s mental […]
In The treatment is back for a fourth season after a 10-year hiatus. We all need a new therapist now, and HBO has provided one in the form of Uzo Aduba as Dr. Brooke Taylor (his first leading role since winning his second Emmy, for his performance in as Shirley Chisholm in Mrs America). If […]
“In Treatment” has always been a bit like work. The HBO therapy series drops several episodes a week. (In his first two seasons, starring Gabriel Byrne as central therapist, that number was five; Byrne’s final season and the new Uzo Aduba-led installment keep him at a relatively reasonable four.) swallow language, a reminder that the […]