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  • How these Bay Street finance pros are helping mental-health agencies find efficiencies

    January 07, 2020 |

    TVO |

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    Response Location: Canada, Toronto, Ontario

    In Toronto, Canada, two former finance professionals are using their business acumen to help mental health organizations find efficiencies through their non-profit organization Capitalize for Kids. Acting as pro-bono consultants, the two people at the helm of Capitalize for Kids have helped mental health organizations save money and improve services for clients.

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  • Marketing Psychiatric Drugs to Jailers and Judges

    December 31, 2019 |

    The Atlantic |

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    Response Location: United States, Washington

    Drug companies that market long-lasting psychiatric drugs have found new clientele in courtrooms and prisons, as a means to treat mental health issues for those that have been incarcerated. Although the practice of targeting judges and prison officials is controversial, several jails have attested that having free samples of the drugs has led to positive outcomes such as reducing barriers for inmates to receive medication and decreasing the likelihood of reoffending.

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  • Why are there so few prisoners in the Netherlands?

    December 12, 2019 |

    The Guardian |

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    Response Location: Netherlands

    Providing care to individuals with psychiatric problems reduces the need for incarceration. With the help of a psychological rehabilitation program known as TBS, the Netherlands has shut entire prisons following a decline in the number of individuals sentenced to time in prison. TBS works with offenders at its detainment centers to help them manage their mental health issues and re-enter society.

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  • How to reduce suicides on the psychiatric ward

    December 01, 2019 |

    Los Angeles Times |

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    Response Location: United States, California

    Implementing checklists to prevent suicide risks can reduce the number of deaths by suicide in psychiatric facilities. Since 2007, Veteran’s Affairs medical facilities across the country have successfully reduced the number of suicides in their facilities by taking measured steps to reduce risks. The checklist includes removing dangerous items from rooms and ensuring that patients are monitored by nursing staff. Increasing the data available has also led to new recommendations and standards.

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  • Breaking the cycle: Fulton's first all-female program works to address recidivism

    November 19, 2019 |

    Columbia Missourian |

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    Response Location: United States, Fulton, Missouri

    The Fulton Community Supervision Center in Missouri provides trauma-informed, gender-specific care and services to women who face the risk of recidivism. Participants live at the center, where they receive services like cognitive behavioral therapy and classes that teach coping mechanisms and personal and professional development. Core to much of the programming is helping women find their self worth.

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  • Community College Partnership Fills Education, Mental Health Gaps In Amador County

    November 14, 2019 |

    CapRadio |

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    Response Location: United States, California

    Rural counties in California face a shortage of psychiatrists and therapists. Some counties are responding to this issue by investing in mental health workers. In Amador County, the Amador College Connect program allows students who want to pursue a certificate or associates in human services to enroll in online courses. 44 students have been sponsored through the program since 2014.

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  • The teens so addicted to phones they're going into detox Audio icon

    October 21, 2019 |

    CNN |

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    Response Location: South Korea, Cheonan

    For those struggling with smartphone addiction, detox and counseling can prove beneficial. In South Korea, the government’s Ministry of Gender Equality and Family, alongside partners like the National Center for Youth Internet Addiction and the Youth Counseling and Welfare Center provide teens and elementary school students with detox programs to address the issue of internet and smartphone addiction. The students can attend summer camps where they switch off their phones, participate in activities, and attend counseling.

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  • Treating PTSD

    October 15, 2019 |

    Finding Fixes |

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    Response Location: United States, Washington

    Various therapies have shown promise in treating post-traumatic stress disorder, especially for those also suffering from chronic pain or addiction. One method, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, helps those suffering from PTSD address painful memories that may be at the root of their pain and addiction too.

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  • After the Disaster: The toll storms take on mental health in India

    October 08, 2019 |

    Earth Journalism Network |

    Documentary |

    Over 15 Minutes

    Response Location: India, Kerala

    The rise of natural disasters due to climate change in India has had a psychological impact on many, including children, but psychologists in the state of Kerala are working to address the trauma through targeted training. From better equipping school counselors and providing on-site counselors for students, the communities have reported a decrease in fear in the children.

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  • Therapy in Iceland: a whole new ball game

    September 30, 2019 |

    Equal Times |

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    Response Location: Iceland, Reykjavík

    FC Sækó is an amateur Icelandic football club that is jointly sponsored by the Football Association of Iceland and the psychiatric department at Iceland’s University Hospital. It brings together players between the ages of 20 and 60 who are in treatment for mental health issues. The traveling team helps participants combat isolation and provides a routine where they have training responsibilities. The success inspired another team in Akureyri. Around 200 people also benefit from other free stress-management services and activities at the hospital, like nature walks, swimming, and acupuncture.

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