Maine's adult mental health system ready to emerge from court oversight after 3 decades

Maine’s adult mental care facilities are ready to emerge from court oversight after an appointed specialist concluded the state is now in “substantial compliance” with the latest standards set by a ...

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After decades in comedy, Tim Heidecker is ready to get serious about music

Tim Heidecker is working through his existential dread

Entertainment - ABC News - October 15

Israeli Court Orders Government to Explain System for Medical Evacuations From Gaza

Three Israeli human rights groups in early June, following the closure of the Rafah border crossing between Gaza and Egypt

World - The New York Times - October 16

Baby identified 3 decades after her body was found on highway

An infant who became known as "Mary Josephine" after her mysterious death in 1993 has been identified using forensic tests.

Mental health patients could get job coach visits in hospital, minister tells BBC

Pensions Secretary Liz Kendall says trials of the idea have produced "dramatic results".

How to look after your mental health if you have family in the Middle East | Nicholas Procter and Mary Anne Kenny for the Conversation

Escalating violence in Lebanon and Gaza is deeply distressing for diaspora communities in Australia. Strengthening your support networks is the first step in managing the trauma. Escalating ...

World - The Guardian - October 14

The Dodgers and Yankees are ready for the starriest World Series in decades

The Los Angeles Dodgers and New York Yankees will play Major League Baseball's starriest World Series in decades

Sports - ABC News - 5 days ago

International Criminal Court reports Mongolia to its oversight body for failing to arrest Putin

A panel of judges at the International Criminal Court has reported Mongolia to the court’s oversight organization for failing to arrest Russian President Vladimir Putin when he visited the Asian ...

World - ABC News - 6 days ago

Maine’s Jared Golden is ready to make things awkward for his fellow Democrats

Rep. Jared Golden may be the heir apparent to West Virginia’s Joe Manchin in trying to claw Democrats away from the left on issues like energy and the environment.

Politics - Politico - October 14

30% of the cameras in Border Patrol's main surveillance system are broken, memo says

Nearly one-third of the cameras in the Border Patrol’s primary surveillance system along the southern U.S. border are not working, according to an internal agency memo sent in early October, ...

Jacksepticeye’s Thankmas 2024 partners with mental health crisis hotlines

Thankmas, one of the biggest charitable events in the game space, is back again -- this time supporting crisis hotlines in the U.S. and U.K.

Tech - VentureBeat - October 15

Postpartum mental health care still out of reach for many

Among new mothers in the U.S., 1 in 8 suffer from postpartum depression, according to the CDC.

NBA All-Star DeMar DeRozan Just Published a Book on Mental Health

DeMar DeRozan has been on a more than six-year mental health journey culminating in a book.

Business - Inc. - October 20

Why Do Mental Health Conditions Lead to More Severe Covid?

People with psychiatric conditions are more likely to be hospitalized or die of the virus. Scientists have ideas about why that might be the case.

Top stories - The New York Times - October 21

Kaiser mental health workers strike in Southern California over staffing, workloads

More than 2,400 Kaiser Permanente psychologists, therapists, social workers and other mental health workers in Southern California have begun an open-ended strike over increased workloads and ...

Health - ABC News - October 21

How losing your sense of smell affects breathing patterns and mental health

Losing or not having your sense of smell may be linked to changes in breathing that could lead to depression, social isolation or other mental health problems, a new study suggests.

A colorful kite festival in South Africa raises awareness for mental health

Enthusiasts have flown kites of all kinds at an annual festival in South Africa that raises awareness for mental health

World - ABC News - 3 days ago

Washington teen accused of fatally shooting 2 adults, 3 children

A teenager is accused of fatally shooting five people, including three children, at a home in Fall City, Wash. KING's Natalie Swaby reports.

Over 3 decades, The Hill has changed the conversation

The Hill has become a respected news source in Washington, D.C. due to its fair reporting, talented journalists, and strong leadership, resulting in a significant increase in its audience and ...

Politics - The Hill - October 22

Why some emergency alert systems failed during Hurricane Helene

Some people living in the path of Hurricane Helene may not have received crucial warnings to evacuate from the dangerous storm that killed more than 200 people across multiple states. While severe ...

Supreme Court seems skeptical on emergency abortions

Last week, the court left in place a lower federal court ruling in Texas that bans the Department of Health and Human Services from enforcing a federal health care law.

Politics - The Hill - October 16

Years of war in Congo have created a dire mental health crisis. But little support is available

Years of conflict in eastern Congo have created a dire mental health crisis

Health - ABC News - October 16

Years of war in Congo have created a dire mental health crisis. But little support is available

Years of conflict in eastern Congo have created a dire mental health crisis

World - ABC News - October 16

Liam Payne dies at 31: What he shared about struggle with addiction and mental health

World - Yahoo News - October 18

‘We still have a long way to go’: Thomas spearheading NFL’s mental health push

Family tragedy has been the impetus for the Jets’ Solomon Thomas to become an advocate for mental health. By Gavin Willacy for No Helmets Required . When the Buffalo Bills kicked a late field ...

World - The Guardian - October 19

DeMar DeRozan's book on mental health adds to the conversation that he helped start in the NBA

For DeMar DeRozan, this path toward improved mental health started with writing a tweet

Sports - ABC News - October 19

Most say not enough being done to ensure affordable mental health care: Survey

Nearly three-fourths of U.S. adults said the government is not doing enough to ensure access to affordable mental health care, a new West Health-Gallup Healthcare survey found. The survey revealed ...

Politics - The Hill - 6 days ago

Montana AG sues TikTok, alleging platform is addictive, harmful to youth mental health

Montana Attorney General Austin Knudsen filed a lawsuit Thursday against TikTok, alleging the social media platform knowingly shared addictive and harmful content with children and teens. The suit ...

Politics - The Hill - 6 days ago

Report details St. Louis high school gunman's struggle with mental health before 2022 shooting

Police released a detailed report about a school shooting that left a student and teacher dead, publicly revealing for the first time the gunman’s struggle with his mental health and ...

Neuroscience Reveals 1 Mental Health Secret That Will Make You Smarter and More Resilient

When it comes to making crucial decisions in life, there are two ways to go about it. One will keep you stuck in a mental rut.

Business - Inc. - 17 hours ago

After Decades of Increases, CEO Pay Dipped in 2023

An annual study of chief executive compensation found average pay dropped nearly 20 percent last year, reflecting a reduction of stock options in their pay packages.

Business - Inc. - October 17

3 kids, 2 adults dead in 'tragic, domestic violence situation'; teen boy in custody

Three children and two adults are dead, and a teenage boy is in custody, following a domestic violence incident at a home in Washington state, authorities said.

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