Enlarge this image An investigation of records from 25 county jails across Pennsylvania shows that nearly 1 in 3 “use of force”…
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In county jails, guards use pepper spray, stun guns to subdue people in mental crisis
by Brett Sholtis January 2, 2023Enlarge this image An investigation of records from 25 county jails across Pennsylvania shows that nearly 1 in 3 “use of force”…
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Paying for mental health care leaves families in debt and isolated
by Yuki Noguchi October 19, 2022Enlarge this image Jesse Zhang for NPR and KHN Jesse Zhang for NPR and KHN Rachel and her husband adopted Marcus out…
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Stressed out about climate change? 4 ways to tackle both the feelings and the issues
by Lisa Doggett September 3, 2022Enlarge this image A heat wave is smothering much of the Western region including Los Angeles. Worrisome weather trends like this can…
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Social media posts warn people not to call 988. Here’s what you need to know
by Aneri Pattani August 11, 2022Enlarge this image Only when the caller cannot or will not collaborate on a safety plan and the counselor feels the caller…
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By Alan Mozes HealthDay Reporter TUESDAY, July 26, 2022 (HealthDay News) — A grim new analysis finds that American youth became 30%…
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Losing a parent can derail teens’ lives. A high school grief club aims to help
by Rhitu Chatterjee July 24, 2022Enlarge this image Elizabeth George, 15, was a freshman in high school when her father died from Covid-19 last October. Since his…
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Some states are struggling to prepare for calls to the 988 mental health crisis line
by Carter Barrett July 11, 2022Enlarge this image Barbara Wheatley takes phone calls as part of the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline Network. Wheatley is an alcohol and…