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Calif. Legislators Seek to Tighten Judges’ Ability to Grant Mental Health Diversions
Californians accused of crimes can receive mental health treatment rather than prison time under a 2018 law. Lawmakers are seeking to revamp the rules following reports of violent offenses.
One Year After a Loss, Leaders in San Francisco’s Tenderloin Are Creating the Addiction Services They Wished For
A tragic death galvanized them to help people grappling with drug use and mental illness. Now they’re proposing legislative change.
An L.A. Woman Was Feeling Lost. Fountain House Hollywood Gave Her a Sense of Purpose
Fountain House aims to build connection by operating "clubhouses" where people with serious mental illness can connect with and support each other. The Hollywood program opened two years ago.
Trapped and Alone: Fear of ICE Is Deepening Postpartum Isolation for Immigrant Mothers
Doctors say newly postpartum people need medical care, sleep and the ability to rely on friends and family for help. Immigration crackdowns have made that support impossible.
Supreme Court says Colorado can’t ban conversion therapy for LGBTQ+ youth
The case was brought by a Christian counselor who argued that Colorado’s ban violated her free speech rights.
As Millions Protest, Marchers Raise Mental Health – Their Own and Trump’s – with Biting Humor
The No King's protest drew millions of people around the U.S. on Saturday. Demonstrators made clear in signs and interviews that they were there to improve their own mental health – and to express their outrage at Donald Trump's policies and mental status. This photo essay offers a glimpse.
‘Uprooted Over and Over, You Are Nowhere’: A Refugee from Bhutan Ties Forced Relocation to Shocking Suicide Rates Among Fellow Exiles
Ohio nonprofit leader Sudarshan Pyakurel on third country relocation and other immigration policies that retraumatize highly vulnerable Bhutanese refugees in the U.S.
1 in 8 Youth Turn to AI for Mental Health. ‘It Just Tells Me What I Want to Hear’
Youth with the deepest emotional needs are using chatbots for therapy the most – but many are unhappy with the outcome.
California Tribal Advocate Who Fought to Prevent Suicides Dies in Apparent Murder-Suicide
Celinda Gonzales of the Yurok Tribe worked to prevent suicides among Native Americans after losing a son and a brother. She “was a friend to many,” the tribe said.
Ghost Guns, Made at Home on 3-D Printers, Are Linked to an Increase in Suicide Rates
Homemade ghost guns are raising new challenges around mental health, firearm access and suicide risk.
Countering the ‘Dark Passions’
Across liberal democracies and nations, like the U.S., that are sliding out of the democratic zone, autocrats are weaponizing our most divisive emotions. In "Anger, Fear, Domination," William A. Galston offers a guide to how these passions spread and what it takes to keep them from overwhelming us.
New York City’s Effort to Send Mental Health Workers to Crises Ends in Police Response 86% of the Time
Mayor Mamdani wants to speed up the expansion of community responders, but an analysis by THE CITY of existing efforts found that 911 dispatchers send cops in the vast majority of cases.
The Trauma and Resilience of Afghans: An Interview with Dr. Qais Alemi
Alemi says refugee trauma stems not only from war atrocities, but from cultural dislocation and the loss of language and identity.
Years After an Infamous Death, a Pennsylvania Jail Ups Use of Restraint Chairs
Prisoners with mental illness are most commonly subjected to use of these devices, which the United Nations calls a form of torture.
When Insurance Says No, Children Pay the Price
A proposed California law would force insurers to publicly disclose how often they deny care.
How Minecraft Therapy Is Transforming Child and Teen Mental Health Care
Two leading practitioners discuss how they do individual and group therapy that children want to take part in, using Minecraft, the most popular video game in the world. A MindSite News webinar.
Homeless Camp Sweeps Can Harm Health. Some Cities Are Trying a New Way
Several cities and counties are addressing street homelessness with a new approach, which experts say can clear encampments while protecting the health of people who are forced to move.
Along the Mexico-U.S. Border, New Barriers to Harm Reduction
Border militarization is making it harder for healthcare workers to reach people who use drugs.
‘I’ve Never Seen Anything Like it.’ ICE Raids Sow Anxiety, Lead One Man to Ask: Should I Self-Deport?
Trump’s immigration crackdown is creating deep stress and fear among some longtime residents and prompting them to flee the country. They leave behind fractured communities and grieving loved ones.
Federal Budget Cuts Hit Youth Mental Health Corps in Colorado
Rural schools in Colorado have been making use of federal AmericaCorps funding to serve their students. Cuts by the Trump administration are making that a challenge.
With SNAP Benefits Delayed, Fountain House Clubhouses Scramble to Feed Hungry Members
From New York City to Salt Lake City, Fountain House and affiliated clubhouses have created plans to feed members impacted by cutoff of SNAP funds
For People Leaving Jail and Prison in California, Programs to Support Their Reentry Are a Lifeline
People in the reentry program can receive housing, job training and substance use treatment.
What Comes Next for the Children of Gaza and Israel?
A look at the Gaza ceasefire, the difficult road to rebuilding and addressing mental health needs there, plus tips for couples on de-escalating arguments, and the changing trend of veteran suicide in the US.
Calif. Legislators Seek to Tighten Judges’ Ability to Grant Mental Health Diversions
Californians accused of crimes can receive mental health treatment rather than prison time under a 2018 law. Lawmakers are seeking to revamp the rules following reports of violent offenses.
One Year After a Loss, Leaders in San Francisco’s Tenderloin Are Creating the Addiction Services They Wished For
A tragic death galvanized them to help people grappling with drug use and mental illness. Now they’re proposing legislative change.
An L.A. Woman Was Feeling Lost. Fountain House Hollywood Gave Her a Sense of Purpose
Fountain House aims to build connection by operating "clubhouses" where people with serious mental illness can connect with and support each other. The Hollywood program opened two years ago.
Trapped and Alone: Fear of ICE Is Deepening Postpartum Isolation for Immigrant Mothers
Doctors say newly postpartum people need medical care, sleep and the ability to rely on friends and family for help. Immigration crackdowns have made that support impossible.
Supreme Court says Colorado can’t ban conversion therapy for LGBTQ+ youth
The case was brought by a Christian counselor who argued that Colorado’s ban violated her free speech rights.
As Millions Protest, Marchers Raise Mental Health – Their Own and Trump’s – with Biting Humor
The No King's protest drew millions of people around the U.S. on Saturday. Demonstrators made clear in signs and interviews that they were there to improve their own mental health – and to express their outrage at Donald Trump's policies and mental status. This photo essay offers a glimpse.
‘Uprooted Over and Over, You Are Nowhere’: A Refugee from Bhutan Ties Forced Relocation to Shocking Suicide Rates Among Fellow Exiles
Ohio nonprofit leader Sudarshan Pyakurel on third country relocation and other immigration policies that retraumatize highly vulnerable Bhutanese refugees in the U.S.
1 in 8 Youth Turn to AI for Mental Health. ‘It Just Tells Me What I Want to Hear’
Youth with the deepest emotional needs are using chatbots for therapy the most – but many are unhappy with the outcome.
California Tribal Advocate Who Fought to Prevent Suicides Dies in Apparent Murder-Suicide
Celinda Gonzales of the Yurok Tribe worked to prevent suicides among Native Americans after losing a son and a brother. She “was a friend to many,” the tribe said.
Ghost Guns, Made at Home on 3-D Printers, Are Linked to an Increase in Suicide Rates
Homemade ghost guns are raising new challenges around mental health, firearm access and suicide risk.
Countering the ‘Dark Passions’
Across liberal democracies and nations, like the U.S., that are sliding out of the democratic zone, autocrats are weaponizing our most divisive emotions. In "Anger, Fear, Domination," William A. Galston offers a guide to how these passions spread and what it takes to keep them from overwhelming us.
New York City’s Effort to Send Mental Health Workers to Crises Ends in Police Response 86% of the Time
Mayor Mamdani wants to speed up the expansion of community responders, but an analysis by THE CITY of existing efforts found that 911 dispatchers send cops in the vast majority of cases.
The Trauma and Resilience of Afghans: An Interview with Dr. Qais Alemi
Alemi says refugee trauma stems not only from war atrocities, but from cultural dislocation and the loss of language and identity.
Years After an Infamous Death, a Pennsylvania Jail Ups Use of Restraint Chairs
Prisoners with mental illness are most commonly subjected to use of these devices, which the United Nations calls a form of torture.
When Insurance Says No, Children Pay the Price
A proposed California law would force insurers to publicly disclose how often they deny care.
How Minecraft Therapy Is Transforming Child and Teen Mental Health Care
Two leading practitioners discuss how they do individual and group therapy that children want to take part in, using Minecraft, the most popular video game in the world. A MindSite News webinar.
Homeless Camp Sweeps Can Harm Health. Some Cities Are Trying a New Way
Several cities and counties are addressing street homelessness with a new approach, which experts say can clear encampments while protecting the health of people who are forced to move.
Along the Mexico-U.S. Border, New Barriers to Harm Reduction
Border militarization is making it harder for healthcare workers to reach people who use drugs.
‘I’ve Never Seen Anything Like it.’ ICE Raids Sow Anxiety, Lead One Man to Ask: Should I Self-Deport?
Trump’s immigration crackdown is creating deep stress and fear among some longtime residents and prompting them to flee the country. They leave behind fractured communities and grieving loved ones.
Federal Budget Cuts Hit Youth Mental Health Corps in Colorado
Rural schools in Colorado have been making use of federal AmericaCorps funding to serve their students. Cuts by the Trump administration are making that a challenge.
With SNAP Benefits Delayed, Fountain House Clubhouses Scramble to Feed Hungry Members
From New York City to Salt Lake City, Fountain House and affiliated clubhouses have created plans to feed members impacted by cutoff of SNAP funds
For People Leaving Jail and Prison in California, Programs to Support Their Reentry Are a Lifeline
People in the reentry program can receive housing, job training and substance use treatment.
What Comes Next for the Children of Gaza and Israel?
A look at the Gaza ceasefire, the difficult road to rebuilding and addressing mental health needs there, plus tips for couples on de-escalating arguments, and the changing trend of veteran suicide in the US.
