Of course, SSIs are not a silver bullet for the youth mental health crisis. They cannot replace existing forms of higher-intensity care, which many will still need. But they can help millions of young people who would otherwise access no support at all. They can reduce wait times for n...
There are many factors that can affect teen mental health. Our guide for parents dives into teen mental health data, tells you the warning signs to watch for in the teens in your life, and offers solutions to help teens stay mentally healthy during times
Colorado has plans to create walk-in and mobile mental health crisis services in four regions of the state, alternatives to emergency rooms for those in immediate need and part of Gov. John Hickenlooper’s effort to increase services after the 2012 Aurora theater shooting that left 12 dead and...
Messner bravely addresses some meaty issues, like heroin addiction, in an age-appropriate manner. I know this has caused some controversy. But I believe it is an issue that siblings may face with older brothers and sisters. And as in any family health crisis, Charlie feels invisible when her...
The mental health crisis is a real thing that we, as a country and a society in general, are dealing with. It is no secret that we are severely lacking in having enough mental health professionals for everyone requiring access. With that being said, it can be a challenge to find someone...
Severe adverse events (SAEs) include, for example, severe head injury, spinal cord injury, mental health crisis resulting in hospitalization, suicide attempt, and death. To test for interrater reliability, 10% of both the pre- (t0) and post- (t1) MADRS surveys as well as 10% of the ...
PoetsIN is personal to all of the team. A team who have all experienced poor mental health and/or caring for someone who is struggling with mental ill-health. If we can provide a torch for those currently lost in the dark, our past pain holds meaning. Lived-experience is an incredibly ...
The reports of both these Commissions— Action for Mental Health (1961) and Crisis in Child Health: Challenge for the 1970s (1969)—similarly emphasized the scope of the problem and the need for "a radical reconstruction of the present system" (Lourie, 1966: 1280). Despite all the ...
I rang up the Sexual Assault Director of the Crisis Line and Safe House of Central Georgia and laid down my proposal. Apparently, to do something like this anywhere outside of tiny towns would be wholly illogical as the sticky red tape would become unbearable. As I blathered away with exc...
22 counties in the state, including Yakima County are suing the Washington State Department of Social and Health Services saying state officials have failed to give people mental help at places like Eastern and Western State Hospitals. THE COUNTIES SIMPLY WANT DSHS TO FULFILL ITS OBLIGATION A pre...