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Tag: mental health
Killer who ate part of victim’s brain granted conditional release from psychiatric hospital
MIDDLETOWN, CT— Despite strong opposition, a Connecticut man accused of cannibalism has been granted conditional release from the state’s only…
Is a new Mississippi law decreasing jailings of people awaiting mental health treatment? The state doesn’t know.
Last year, Mississippi passed a new law aimed at decreasing the number of people being jailed solely because they need…
‘Waiting list to nowhere’: Homelessness surveys trap Black men on the streets
LAS VEGAS — Maurice Clark huddled in his tent along dusty railroad tracks as two homeless-outreach workers began asking him…
Black adults with long COVID report higher levels of hopelessness and suicidal thoughts: new research
By Janelle R. Goodwill, University of Chicago and Tiwaloluwa Ajibewa, Northwestern UniversityBlack adults living with long COVID pointed to challenges…
‘I love this work, but it’s killing me’: The unique toll of being a spiritual leader today
By Laura Captari, Boston University and Steven Sandage, Boston University Clergy, chaplains and other spiritual leaders play vital roles in…
Mental Health Awareness Month: 10 Tips for Black Women
May is Mental Health Awareness Month, and studies show tending to your mind is pivotal for self-sufficiency. Mental health is…
Mental Health Awareness Month: 10 Tips for Black Men
Mental health is a crucial aspect of overall well-being, and it is something that should not be taken lightly. However,…
‘It’s a deep emotional ride’ – 12 young people in Philly’s toughest neighborhoods explain how violence disrupts their physical and mental health
By Kalen Flynn, University of Pennsylvania In 2023, 410 people were murdered in Philadelphia – more than a quarter of…
Hope is not the same as optimism, a psychologist explains − just look at MLK’s example
By Kendra Thomas, Hope College On April 3, 1968, standing before a crowded church, the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr.…
