All articles tagged with #mental health support
After a tragic mass shooting at Annunciation Catholic Church and School, Kristen Neville and Michael Burt, members of the community and family, quickly mobilized to support victims and promote healing through community gatherings, advocacy, and resilience efforts, emphasizing that recovery is a long-term process.
Paul Doyle has been sentenced to 21 years and six months in prison after driving into supporters during Liverpool's Premier League victory parade, injuring over 100 people. Doyle admitted to multiple charges including dangerous driving and causing grievous bodily harm. Liverpool FC offers various mental health resources for those affected by the incident.
Jocelyn Claire Reed, a 24-year-old trans woman, believes that receiving puberty blockers as a child could have prevented the physical changes of male puberty, which she now seeks to reverse through hormone replacement therapy and gender-affirming treatment. The highly-anticipated Cass Review, led by Dr. Hilary Cass, has made 32 recommendations to overhaul NHS trans services, including the need for clearer guidelines on social transitioning in schools and greater mental health support for trans children. The report also emphasizes the importance of holistic care, research, and age-appropriate approaches in gender care for children and young people questioning their gender identity.
Students at the University of Colorado Colorado Springs (UCCS) are struggling to cope after two people were found dead with gunshot wounds in a dorm, prompting a campus lockdown. Some students express shock and difficulty processing the tragedy, while mental health professionals emphasize the importance of seeking help and healthy coping mechanisms. UCCS is providing counseling services for affected students, and the Colorado Springs Police continue to investigate the double homicide.
As opioid overdose deaths among American teens continue to rise, a new study reveals that treatment for opioid use disorder is often inaccessible and unaffordable for many families. The study found that suitable care facilities for young people are limited, with long waitlists and high costs, and that many states lack treatment facilities for teens. Experts emphasize the need for more assessment and culturally appropriate care for teens struggling with addiction, as well as the importance of community support and resources for families dealing with a young person's substance abuse issues.
UNICEF estimates that at least 17,000 children in Gaza have been left unaccompanied or separated from their families amid Israel's assault, with over one million children in need of mental health support. The mental health of children in Gaza has been severely affected, with nearly all children requiring such support. Israeli attacks have killed more than 11,500 children, and with families forced to flee their homes multiple times, many are now crammed in the southern Rafah governorate, facing communication blackouts and a severe lack of medical supplies. UNICEF is calling for a ceasefire to properly assess and support the unaccompanied and separated children in Gaza.
Princess Kate visited the Vsi Razom Community Hub in Bracknell, where she participated in an arts and crafts session, including making handprints on a mural and helping a toddler create a collage. She also packed aid packages for Ukrainian refugees and met with volunteers and refugees to learn about their experiences. The hub provides support and mental health services for Ukrainian refugees in the UK. This visit follows the Prince and Princess of Wales' ongoing efforts to raise awareness about the situation in Ukraine and support mental health initiatives.
The West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources (DHHR) is reminding residents of the mental and behavioral health support available for West Virginia children. The Children's Crisis and Referral Line connects families to services such as mobile crisis response teams and the Children with Serious Emotional Disorder Waiver. The DHHR has seen an increase in the number of mental health screenings and referrals, leading to a decrease in the number of children in residential treatment placements. These services are available to all West Virginia children, including those in foster care.
Nearly 200 former content moderators in Kenya are suing Facebook and local contractor Sama over poor working conditions, including insufficient mental health support and low pay. The moderators, who were responsible for screening and removing illegal or harmful content, are seeking a $1.6 billion compensation fund. They allege that the companies are ignoring a court order to extend their contracts until the case is resolved. This lawsuit, the first known court challenge outside the United States, could have implications for social media moderators worldwide.
The National Maternal Mental Health Hotline, launched last Mother's Day, has received over 12,000 calls and texts in its first year, with a surge in January after a Massachusetts mother allegedly killed her children. The hotline provides support before, during, and after pregnancy and is staffed by nurses, doulas, and lactation consultants. The top reasons for calls were depression, anxiety, and feeling overwhelmed. The hotline is part of Vice President Kamala Harris' effort to improve maternal health and equity in the US, which has the highest maternal mortality rate among wealthy industrialized countries.
A second teacher at Eaglecrest High School in the Cherry Creek School District, Judith Geoffroy, has died over the weekend, following the death of another teacher, Maddie Schmidt, who had symptoms consistent with bacterial meningitis. Both deaths were of natural causes and unrelated. The school was closed on Wednesday, and mental health support staff will be available for students and staff.