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A mom owed nearly $102,000 for her son's stay in a state mental health hospital

One North Carolina family's six-figure medical bill came from a state hospital. The attorney general, who is running for governor and says he's against high medical costs, tried to collect the debt.

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Louisiana youths held at adult prison's old death row suffer heat, isolation, advocates say

Advocates for juveniles held in a former death row building at a Louisiana prison for adults say the youths are suffering through dangerous heat and psychologically damaging isolation in their prison cells with little or no mental health care, inadequate schooling and foul water

The Independent UK

I needed to go out on a high for the good of my mental health, says Ben Wallace

The outgoing Defence Secretary suggested that being an MP has become a less desirable career choice.

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Dele Alli abuse revelations highlight how professional footballers suffer greater mental health risks

Everton footballer Dele Alli released an emotional interview with pundit and former player Gary Neville, on July 13. The video was a poignant reminder of the difficult upbringings experienced by many professional footballers and the long-term impact on their mental health, both within and outside of the sport.

The Conversation

Met officers to consult doctors before sectioning mental health crisis patients

NHS London and Met unveil plans to drastically reduce number of patients being detained under Mental Health Act

Evening Standard

‘There’s an industry-wide mental health crisis’: authors and publishers on why the books sector needs to change

After a survey revealed the stresses that authors face when placed in the spotlight for the first time, publishing houses and industry bodies have pledged extra training and pastoral care

The Guardian - UK

Using barges for asylum seekers ‘catastrophic’ for mental health, therapist says

Ann Salter said those who have fled to the UK will ‘most certainly’ have experienced trauma from their home country or journey.

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Sailors aboard USS George Washington visit with pups on a mission for mental health

NORFOLK, Va. — Machinist’s mate Isiah Nathan, 19, was one of several sailors on the USS George Washington who stepped away from their duties Thursday to pet the visitors from Mutts with a Mission.

Tribune News Service

Understanding effects of heat on mental health

A heat wave is affecting parts of the U.S., including much of the Southwest, through the Southeast and parts of Europe. When temperatures soar, the heat can take a toll more than just physically. Our well-being can suffer as well.

Tribune News Service

'Get help': mental health support for university students

Two-year program announced for preventative mental health programs at university.

Newcastle Herald

Martin Lewis issues health warning to those struggling with money

Survey finds nearly 19% of people with mental health problems in the past two years are behind with one key bill

The Independent UK

Up to 3m UK people behind on bills have had mental health problems, study says

People with recent mental health issues three times more likely to be behind on at least one key bill, research finds

The Guardian - UK

Support with mental health issues and finances should be linked – Martin Lewis

Money advice services should be located on the same site as NHS talking therapies services, the Money and Mental Health Policy Institute said.

The Independent UK

Devastated families mourn lives lost, seek answers after Ga. mass shooting

A crime spree that spanned two counties ended with five people dead, including the man investigators believe killed four of his neighbors.

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Congress, pass Protecting Kids Act to keep children safe from dangers of social media

It is thoughtfully crafted legislation that represents the best compromise to safeguard young peoples’ mental health, a former tech CEO writes. Minors don’t have the critical thinking skills to filter the truths and lies online.

Chicago Tribune

Chicago aims to turn Diplomat Motel into ‘healthy housing’ for homeless people — with much more than a roof overhead

Chicago officials are closing in on plans to transform a budget motel along North Lincoln Avenue into a housing pilot that would provide on-site substance abuse and mental health treatment — part of the city’s long-term efforts to combat chronic homelessness by pairing temporary shelter with intensive health care.

Capital & Main

Proposed Law Would Reduce Barriers to Mental Health Care for California Youth

The legislation would overhaul the process to appeal denials of coverage by private health insurance companies.

The Philadelphia Inquirer

A year after the launch of 988, lack of trust and awareness an issue for the mental health hotline

PHILADELPHIA — Sappho Fulton's work with people experiencing homelessness requires her to navigate the community's mental health resources every day.

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The Guardian - UK

UK children waiting 16 months on average for ADHD and autism screening – study

Exclusive: Belfast has worst data, with typical wait of five years to be seen, against Nice guidance of 13-week maximum

The Guardian - UK

Young women seeking mental health help called ‘dramatic’, UK survey finds

Others asked if they are ‘overthinking things’ or told their issues could be hormonal, charity says

The Guardian - AU

‘Nobody knew’: how Emily Suvaal came to recount her fight with anorexia in NSW’s parliament

After spending her childhood fighting an eating disorder, the new Labor upper house MP is wanting to change the dialogue on community mental health

Salon

What we get wrong on teen mental health

Depression drives social media use, not the other way around, while we ignore the real struggles young people face

Dynamite News

Strict discipline linked to risk of children developing lasting mental health issues: Study

According to new research, young children who frequently experience harsh discipline from their parents are much more likely to experience long-lasting mental health issues. Read further on Dynamite News:

The Independent UK

Huw Edwards reaction: Dan Walker and Elizabeth Day among stars sharing compassion for presenter

Edwards’ wife, Vicky Flind, said the newsreader is ‘suffering from serious mental health issues’ and is now ‘receiving inpatient hospital care’

WEKU

988 mental health crisis line gets 5 million calls, texts and chats in first year

The 3-digit suicide prevention lifeline went live a year ago. More work is needed on the 988 system, but the first year has gone more smoothly than many expected.

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