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Crisis Team Helps Majority of Mental Health Calls Without Engaging Police
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Bed shortages and inadequate care leave patients with Serious Mental Illness in metro Phoenix at risk
Shi Bradley/Cronkite News Oct. 9, 2024 CORRECTION: An earlier version of this story included incorrect information about the Arizona Health Care Cost Containment System. AHCCCS does not have responsibility for opening…
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White House announces rule that would cut insurance red tape over mental health and substance use disorder care
By Carma Hassan and Jamie Gumbrecht, CNN Updated 3:43 PM EDT, Mon September 9, 2024 The Biden administration announced a final rule on Monday meant to expand access and lower costs for care…
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New metric in OR will make social-emotional health care more accessible
Eric Tegethoff Friday, August 23, 2024 Oregon aims to make social and emotional health care for young children more available with a new metric. The Oregon Health Authority has adopted…
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UI telepsychology training clinic takes grassroots approach to reaching rural communities
By: Brooklyn Draisey – August 22, 2024 2:01 pm Aubrey McEnroe was manning a county fair booth for the University of Iowa’s Telepsychology Training Clinic when a fairgoer approached her, teary-eyed. The individual…
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Philadelphia opens first urgent care walk-in clinic for mental health needs
The clinic is funded by the city and officially opens to patients beginning September 3. It will not provide emergency crisis services. Philadelphia now has its first urgent care facility…
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King County is getting its first walk-in mental health crisis center
Eilís O’Neill July 30, 2024 / 10:21 am A new walk-in crisis care center in Kirkland for people experiencing mental health emergencies will start accepting patients in early August. It’s the first…
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Chief Amy Smith’s plans for Seattle’s CARE Department
Appointed Tuesday, she wants to expand the police alternative program, reduce 911 response times and expand criminal diversion efforts. by Josh Cohen / July 31, 2024 The Seattle City Council voted unanimously…
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The challenges people of color face in accessing mental healthcare during, after pregnancy
Pregnant people of color said they had unmet needs for mental health counseling and treatments for mental health disorders. To watch video report, Click Here. Author: Sharon Yoo Published: 6:46 AM PDT…
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Don’t let stress get you down — here are 4 signs your body needs a break
Don’t say yes to the stress. According to recent research, the biggest stressors of daily American life are finances (52%), current events (37%), health (37%) and relationships (29%). When our bodies…
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Loneliness and social isolation: What to know and how to help promote social connection
Loneliness and social isolation can lead to a number of negative mental and physical health problems, according to research. Social isolation and loneliness are widespread problems in the U.S., posing…
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