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Gov. Ron DeSantis signed a pair of bills into law designed to boost mental health and substance abuse programs throughout the state.
Some said the services through Northern Lakes Community Mental Health have given a voice to the voiceless. “I need that support because there are other people in this world who don’t listen to me.
Staff and budget cuts will result in fewer services for people fighting mental illness and addiction, including Narcan distribution.
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A mental health system that respects Canada’s Charter of Rights and Freedoms can also promote public safety.
The Sacramento County Sheriff is using a deadly stabbing and arrest in Fair Oaks as an example of why the state's mental health diversion program should be overhauled.
Data shows mental health was North Dakota’s top chronic condition in 2024; VitellaCare’s new West Fargo center aims to bridge care gaps.
New research reveals mental health recovery post COVID-19 takes nearly 3 times longer than physical health, highlighting the need for targeted care strategies.
Legislative sessions can sometimes feel like the movie "Groundhog's Day" for advocates pushing for stronger mental health programs.
The police serve as the mental health system’s gatekeepers, particularly on untreated serious mental illness. New York has about 8,300 seriously mentally ill homeless people. If they’re to get any ...
The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Administration has seen its staff cut by more than a third, and it's facing deep budget cuts. Progress on overdose deaths could be lost, experts warn.
County sheriffs and attorneys ask lawmakers to fund mental health facilities as jails have a backlog of mentally ill individuals due to the state’s pause on the 48-hour rule.