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Young caregivers need more support. There's an app for that.

Julie Mack

February 23, 2023 |

Watershed Voice |

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1500-3000 Words

Response Location: United Kingdom

The Me-We program is an app-based approach to providing support to young people who have taken on the role of caregiver for their parent or guardian. The program offers group sessions aimed at teaching teens to manage difficult emotions and their mental health, education resources and a private journal. The app is targeted toward teens ages 15 to 17 and is available in several European countries, though there are plans to implement it in the U.S.

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Caregiving and mental health: 'Overload in every sense of the word'

Scott Scanlon

February 22, 2023 |

Watershed Voice |

Multi-Media |

1500-3000 Words

Response Location: United States, Michigan

The Resilient Caregiver’s Lifeline is a self-paced online support program that helps educate caregivers on important information to know when taking care of a loved one, such as how to manage end-of-life directives, advocate for care, sell homes and downsize property. The program also includes weekly group sessions where caregivers can interact with others around the world, sharing support and insights. Since launching two years ago, the lifeline has helped more than 300 caregivers.

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Nuns' social work schools form church workers for 'justice-based society' in India

Thomas Scaria

February 13, 2023 |

Global Sisters Report |

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Response Location: India

The Daughters of the Heart of Mary work to train people within the church, specifically nuns and priests, to become social workers. The group came to India in 1951, and currently teaches about 600 students in both bachelor's and master's courses in social work, as well as counseling and psychology.

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Grand Ronde opens opioid treatment clinic

Karina Brown

February 13, 2023 |

ICT News |

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Response Location: Grand Ronde, United States, Oregon

Great Circle Recovery is the first tribally run opioid treatment clinic in the state and is opening up its second location. Approximately 250 people visit the clinic on a daily basis to access medications that help those suffering from addiction. The centers also provide access to counselors, case management and other medical services to support patients on their recovery journey.

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Algunos latinos no confían en la salud mental occidental. Por eso buscan a los curanderos.

Karen Garcia

February 12, 2023 |

Los Angeles Times |

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Response Location: United States, California

Con nuevas colaboraciones entre curanderas, universidades y comunidades de profesionales de la medicina, el curanderismo está ayudando a la salud mental de los latinos (quienes no buscan terapia u otro tipo de apoyo de salud mental en las mismas proporciones que otros grupos raciales o étnicos). Aunque es difícil medir definitivamente los beneficios médicos de la curación espiritual, si hay datos afirmando que los latinos suelen recurrir a los curanderos para una amplia gama de necesidades, como el trastorno de estrés postraumático, los nervios, el susto, la depresión y el asesoramiento espiritual.

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First responders in crisis need your help: Here's what you can do

Jason Nguyen Ana Lastra Jeremy Allen

February 09, 2023 |

ClickOnDetroit |

Multi-Media |

800-1500 Words

Response Location: United States, Houston, Texas

On-call mental health specialists and peer support are helping first responders in Houston, Texas, work through the trauma that comes with their jobs and prevent suicides.

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One state looks to get kids in crisis out of the ER — and back home

Martha Bebinger

February 09, 2023 |

NPR |

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Response Location: United States, Massachusetts

Home-based counseling services, like those provided by Youth Villages, help relieve understaffed hospitals struggling with boarding delays for patients experiencing a mental health crisis. Of the 536 children and teens who have opted to try these diversion services, 82% have not returned to the ER for mental health concerns and 92% have met their treatment goals or were referred for further treatment services.

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Some Latinos don't trust Western mental health. That's where curanderos come in

Karen Garcia

February 08, 2023 |

Los Angeles Times |

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Response Location: United States, San Diego, California

Curanderas, or traditional healers, practice the holistic methods of Curanderismo to heal the mind, body and spirit. People, specifically those in the Latino and Indigenous communities, seek our curanderas for culturally relevant care for diseases and ailments, as well as mental health.

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California health program successfully cut hospital visits

Adam Beam

February 08, 2023 |

Associated Press |

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Response Location: United States, California

California’s Whole Person Care pilot program improved care for the state’s most at-risk Medicaid patients, like those experiencing homelessness and addiction. The program resulted in fewer hospitalizations and emergency room visits and also provided assistance in education, transportation, employment and helping participants access and maintain housing. The pilot program exists in 26 counties and served about 250,000 people.

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Mental Health: Saving our first responders

Jason Nguyen

February 06, 2023 |

Solutionaries |

Video |

5-15 Minutes

Response Location: United States, Houston, Texas

To help address trauma and PTSD among first responders, the Houston Fire Department employs a dedicated mental health specialist and offers a peer support program where firefighters are encouraged to share about their struggles. Officers are also trained to spot symptoms of mental distress so that the department can connect staff with resources and support.

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