Articles for Mental Health Professionals

More than 230 doctors say Trump is too unstable to be president in open letter
2 months, 2 weeks ago

More than 230 doctors say Trump is too unstable to be president in open letter

The Independent  

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65,000 sign petition for 'Liam's Law' to protect artists' mental health after Liam Payne's death
2 months, 2 weeks ago

65,000 sign petition for 'Liam's Law' to protect artists' mental health after Liam Payne's death

Daily Mail  

More than 65,000 people have signed a petition calling for new legislation, known as 'Liam's Law,' to protect the mental health of artists in the music industry following the death of Liam Payne. More than 65,000 people have signed a petition calling for new legislation, known as 'Liam's Law,' to protect the mental health of artists in the music industry …

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Doctor Who Wrote ‘Goldwater Rule’ Says He Would Recommend Dementia Tests For Trump
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Doctor Who Wrote ‘Goldwater Rule’ Says He Would Recommend Dementia Tests For Trump

Huff Post  

Republican presidential nominee former President Donald Trump speaks during a campaign rally at Arnold Palmer Regional Airport on Saturday in Latrobe, Pennsylvania. Evan Vucci via Associated Press WASHINGTON ― A psychiatrist who helped craft the 1973 “Goldwater rule” that has kept many mental health professionals from opining on Donald Trump for nearly a decade said that it was not intended …

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Kaiser mental health professionals in Southern California go on strike
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Kaiser mental health professionals in Southern California go on strike

LA Times  

Psychologists, therapists and other mental health professionals who work for Kaiser Permanente across Southern California walk a picket line at Kaiser Permanente Los Angeles Medical Center. Union members clad in red T-shirts picketed along Sunset Boulevard outside Kaiser’s Los Angeles Medical Center on Monday morning, clanging cowbells and cheering to Twisted Sister’s “We’re Not Gonna Take It.” “Unless we strike, …

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More than 2,000 Kaiser mental health professionals could go on strike Monday
2 months, 3 weeks ago

More than 2,000 Kaiser mental health professionals could go on strike Monday

LA Times  

Maggie Sisco, along with other members of the National Union of Healthcare Workers, make signs at a Glendale union office for a potential strike in Glendale. More than 2,000 unionized psychologists, therapists and other mental health professionals at Kaiser Permanente in Southern California are preparing to strike Monday amid complaints that the massive system has failed to address problems with …

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If you’re living with a drug or mental health problem, here’s where to look for help
7 months, 3 weeks ago

If you’re living with a drug or mental health problem, here’s where to look for help

LA Times  

“Deaths of despair” caused by drug overdoses, suicide and liver disease due to alcoholism have risen among Americans of color. For mental health resources and referrals, call the Los Angeles County Department of Mental Health’s Help Line 24/7 at 854-7771. Here are other organizations that offer information, counseling and support services: Nakeya Fields, a licensed clinical social worker in Pasadena, …

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Bengaluru’s growing cyber-bullying problem
10 months, 1 week ago

Bengaluru’s growing cyber-bullying problem

The Hindu  

February 29, 2024 10:05 pm | Updated March 05, 2024 03:11 pm IST “My daughter recently became hesitant to attend school, and when this behaviour persisted, we suspected something was amiss. The family eventually approached us for mental health issues.” Bharathan also said cyberbullying can also lead to psychosomatic problems like headaches, sleep and appetite issues, and digestion problems.” She …

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The role of Artificial Intelligence in support of mental health challenges
11 months, 3 weeks ago

The role of Artificial Intelligence in support of mental health challenges

India Today  

Artificial Intelligence has been transforming various industries, and the healthcare sector is no exception. The role of Artificial Intelligence in support of mental health challenges AI can also assist in the prevention of mental health disorders. The role of Artificial Intelligence in support of mental health challenges Another concern is the potential for AI to replace human interaction. However, it …

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Keir Starmer pledges to focus on self harm in drive to bring down suicide rates
11 months, 3 weeks ago

Keir Starmer pledges to focus on self harm in drive to bring down suicide rates

The Independent  

Sign up for the View from Westminster email for expert analysis straight to your inbox Get our free View from Westminster email Get our free View from Westminster email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Sir Keir Starmer has promised special training for mental health professionals …

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Rise Of Mindfulness Apps: AI's Contribution To Stress Management
1 year ago

Rise Of Mindfulness Apps: AI's Contribution To Stress Management

ABP News  

By Tarun Gupta In the continuously evolving landscape of a country like India, stress has woven itself into the fabric of daily life, affecting individuals across diverse socio-economic backgrounds. Furthermore, AI's analytical prowess extends beyond immediate feedback to identify unique patterns within user behaviour related to stress, offering invaluable insights into their mental health landscape. Given the deeply personal nature …

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It is Time to Reboot Mental Health Care - News18
1 year, 3 months ago

It is Time to Reboot Mental Health Care - News18

News 18  

Galloping Mental Illnesses In part I of the trilogy on the eve of World Mental Health Day, I began with the consensus estimate that 1 in 7 Indians are, at any point in time, suffering from one or the other mental illnesses with humungous personal, familial, social and national consequences and a growing economic cost to the economy of India …

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World Mental Health Day | One year of Tele-MANAS: The wins, the concerns
1 year, 3 months ago

World Mental Health Day | One year of Tele-MANAS: The wins, the concerns

The Hindu  

The numbers 14416 and 18008914416, over the last year, have built a route to mental care. Tele-MANAS was thus envisioned as an emergency mental health first-aid kit, embarking on a journey “of building a comprehensive digital mental health network across India and reach the unreached,” as the government noted. It is supposed to act as a supplement to the existing …

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Commentary: Latinas are breaking generational curses. So why are we seen as malcriadas?
1 year, 4 months ago

Commentary: Latinas are breaking generational curses. So why are we seen as malcriadas?

LA Times  

My first session with a Latina therapist was transformative. “What doesn’t kill us makes us broker.” There are many therapists who would call these family dynamics co-dependent — or worse. This lady might as well have punched me in the gut.” Lucia later went on to have a Latina therapist who understood her family dynamics and helped her stop feeling …

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How L.A.’s young, queer Latinos are redefining gender roles
1 year, 4 months ago

How L.A.’s young, queer Latinos are redefining gender roles

LA Times  

Gaby Cervantes’ home allowed very little room for mistakes — she could never leave a dish in the sink, let crumbs accumulate on the countertops or neglect sweeping the living room. Vanessa Pezo, a Long Beach-based licensed clinical social worker and trauma specialist, said it’s important to recognize the diverse impacts of gender roles on both Latino culture and our …

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INTERVIEW | ‘Only the tip of the iceberg’: Dr Jayant Mahadevan of NIMHANS predicts worsening of India’s online gambling problem
1 year, 8 months ago

INTERVIEW | ‘Only the tip of the iceberg’: Dr Jayant Mahadevan of NIMHANS predicts worsening of India’s online gambling problem

The Hindu  

Published : Apr 20, 2023 11:00 IST - 7 MINS READ Dr Jayant Mahadevan is among the first Indians to complete a Doctorate of Medicine in the super-specialisation of addiction psychiatry. Highlights Dr Jayant Mahadevan, assistant professor at the Centre for Addiction Medicine at the National Institute of Mental Health and Neuro Sciences, offers insights into the neurology of addictions, …

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Can a politician's mental fitness for office be diagnosed from afar?
2 years ago

Can a politician's mental fitness for office be diagnosed from afar?

Raw Story  

It was a presidential election year. "In my opinion, it is irresponsible for mental health professionals not to inform the public and initiation discussion regarding concerns based upon objective facts." "The problem with the Goldwater rule is that it arose out of a political compromise," explained psychiatrist Dr. Bandy Lee, who was fired from Yale University in 2020 for making …

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A hard look at New York’s controversial new approach to the homeless
2 years, 1 month ago

A hard look at New York’s controversial new approach to the homeless

CNN  

A version of this story appeared in CNN’s What Matters newsletter. CNN — New York City Mayor Eric Adams gave the city’s first responders, including its police force, a controversial new task this week – to enforce a state law that allows them to involuntarily commit people experiencing a mental health crisis. “We are defaulting to an extreme that takes …

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Colorado custody evaluator who claims 90% of allegations are false sent teen back to abusive dad
2 years, 3 months ago

Colorado custody evaluator who claims 90% of allegations are false sent teen back to abusive dad

Salon  

ProPublica is a Pulitzer Prize-winning investigative newsroom. But in an interview about his approach to custody cases, Kilmer said he does not believe a "great majority" of abuse allegations he encounters in his work. "I would question such a custody evaluator's ability to look at claims of domestic violence or abuse in a fair and objective way," said Helen Brantley, …

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Students wait months for mental health help. ‘We’re bombarded,’ counselor says
2 years, 4 months ago

Students wait months for mental health help. ‘We’re bombarded,’ counselor says

LA Times  

Leo Peñaloza was a freshman at San Bernardino High School when campuses closed as the pandemic hit. “It would have been nice to have someone that I could reach out to.” Leo, now a senior, has still not met with a mental health counselor — joining the legions of California students who need immediate help, but can’t get it in …

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Ukrainian experts turn to Israel for mental trauma training
2 years, 5 months ago

Ukrainian experts turn to Israel for mental trauma training

Associated Press  

JERUSALEM — Ukrainian therapist Svitlana Kutsenko thought she was making progress with her patients — army veterans recovering from mental trauma suffered during fighting with Russia in 2014. “Some people are suffering from huge fear — fear of death, fear of their relatives’ death and some are pretty angry about what’s going on and they want to somehow take this …

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New York subway shooting draws new attention to the nation’s mental health crisis
2 years, 8 months ago

New York subway shooting draws new attention to the nation’s mental health crisis

CNN  

CNN — Investigators are continuing to pore through the extensive library of YouTube videos created by Frank James, the 62-year-old man accused of shooting 10 people on a New York City subway train, searching for clues about his motive. But he made his threats in plain view for anyone who clicked, stating in one recent video that he had “been …

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With Increase in Suicides, Building Mental Health Infra a Must to Fight COVID Blues
3 years, 2 months ago

With Increase in Suicides, Building Mental Health Infra a Must to Fight COVID Blues

News 18  

With the release of the 2020 National Crime Records Bureau report on suicides, the question that comes to the fore is why does the data come under the ministry of home affairs. So, the common factor that emerges is that family mental health interventions mostly among the poor, less educated, and married men and women are a must. The Ministry …

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What Every Parent Needs To Know About Kids And Suicidal Thoughts
3 years, 2 months ago

What Every Parent Needs To Know About Kids And Suicidal Thoughts

Huff Post  

Plan Shoot / Imazins via Getty Images Suicidal ideation in children is more common than you may realize. The American Academy of Pediatrics, the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry and the Children’s Hospital Association issued a joint statement this week to warn of “soaring rates of mental health challenges” among children, teens and their parents during the COVID-19 …

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Grief counselors in short supply with gun violence rising
3 years, 5 months ago

Grief counselors in short supply with gun violence rising

Associated Press  

PHILADELPHIA — As Brett Roman Williams stood at the Philadelphia Medical Examiner’s office staring at a photo of his older brother’s face, a familiar feeling welled in his chest. For the counselors at places such as Philadelphia’s AVP, who only treat people experiencing trauma and loss from violence, the rise in violent crime is the reason they are stretched thin. …

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