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  • The Trans Community is Fighting Tough New Laws

    August 17, 2023 |

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    5-15 Minutes

    Response Location: United States

    Given legislative changes restricting access to hormone therapy and medical care for transgender individuals, many groups and individuals across the U.S. have developed community-based healthcare clinics and support networks to serve impacted individuals. One organization, Plume, has helped 13,000 patients in 45 states with its virtual gender-affirming care, which includes hormone therapy, primary care, and mental health support, plus legal and social navigation assistance.

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  • The sports club spreading positivity in a war-torn Yemen

    August 16, 2023 |

    Positive.News |

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    Response Location: Yemen, Sanaa

    Ahsan Fareek, or “Best Team,” is a daily, free exercise session for local men to move their bodies, alleviate stress, address mental health concerns and socialize with others. Best Team started with just two members but eventually grew to more than 1,500 people of all ages and walks of life who meet on a daily basis across the group’s 17 branches.

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  • The Dental-Mental Connection: A Clinic in Oakland's Chinatown Brings Mental Health Care to Dental Patients

    August 14, 2023 |

    MindSite News |

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    Response Location: United States, Oakland, California

    Dental offices like Asian Health Services are starting to incorporate mental health care in their dental services. By observing changes in oral health, building trust with patients to talk about their mental health and having them fill out questionnaires about how they’ve been feeling, dentists are able to identify patients that may be struggling and then help connect them with therapy and treatment. Asian Health Services screens 300 to 400 patients per year, about 7% of which are then referred to counseling.

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  • At this East Oakland salon, violence prevention starts with self-care

    August 14, 2023 |

    The Oaklandside |

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    Response Location: United States, Oakland, California

    The Self-i.s.h. Society is a hair salon and community space where people — particularly women of color — gather to find connection while on their personal healing journeys. The Self-i.s.h. Society hosts pop-up events and partners with local organizations with a holistic care angle, all while pushing participants to “get selfish” and start focusing on themselves.

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  • Tucson nonprofit Boys to Men helps create a safe space for male youth

    August 10, 2023 |

    Cronkite News - Arizona PBS |

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    Response Location: United States, Tucson, Arizona

    The Boys to Men Mentoring Network aims to create nurturing, intentional spaces for boys to connect to build mindful relationships with safe, trusted men in the community. The Network hosts weekly talking circle support groups in 20 area middle and high schools where male mentors share their life experiences and lessons learned. Group data has shown that boys who participate in the weekly talking circles have improved grades, fewer disciplinary problems, increased emotional intelligence and improved social skills.

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  • As Indigenous Youth, We Know Peer Overdose Education Is Vital

    August 03, 2023 |

    Native News Online |

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    Response Location: Canada, Ontario

    Talk Overdose provides peer-delivered education to youth in seventh to twelfth grade about overdose prevention. The group of teens also provides naloxone training, hosts guest speakers and interactive workshops that teach empathetic listening skills. Talk Overdose was formed in 2021 and has since reached over 1,500 youth across the country and has stated to offer Indigenous culture workshops, as a connection to culture has shown to have a positive impact on mental health and wellbeing.

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  • Black students find allies in quest for better mental health: each other

    July 27, 2023 |

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    Response Location: United States, East Orange, New Jersey

    A summer youth-employment program at a local school district led to a student-led forum where Black high school students could open up about their experiences with mental health, racism and stigma. Students who participated in the forum could also join a peer-mentoring program where students worked with middle schoolers to mentor them on how to understand and cope with their feelings.

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  • A Year With 988: What Worked? What Challenges Lie Ahead?

    July 26, 2023 |

    KFF Health News |

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    Response Location: United States

    The Suicide & Crisis Lifeline’s 988 hotline reached its one-year milestone this month and has greatly increased the accessibility of mental health care. Since launching last July, 988 has received about four million calls, chats and texts. The hotline offers 24/7 support and the average response time is now down to 35 seconds, a dramatic decrease from the previous one minute and 20 seconds.

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  • Zimbabwe's therapeutic 'friendship benches' coming to a city near you

    July 26, 2023 |

    Positive.News |

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    Response Location: Zimbabwe, Harare

    Through the Friendship Bench project, local elderly women are trained in the basics of cognitive behavioral therapy and given a park bench in their communities where locals experiencing mental health issues can meet with them to talk and seek therapy. Founded in 2007, the project has helped 280,000 people in 70 communities throughout the country.

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  • Newly disabled people aren't given a 'how-to' guide. Disability doulas are closing those gaps.

    July 26, 2023 |

    The 19th |

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    Response Location: United States

    Disability doula work is the practice of helping a newly disabled person navigate life changes. It typically involves another disabled person sharing knowledge, resources and lived experiences to support someone in need. Through the work if disabled individuals offering services on their own, or through groups like Project LETS, disability doula work can help reduce feelings of shame, grief and loneliness newly disabled people often face.

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