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  • Families take drastic steps to help children in mental health crises

    Christine Herman

    March 20, 2023 |

    Side Effects Public Media |

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    Response Location: United States

    To eliminate the practice of custody relinquishment to mental health services, some states are building more comprehensive systems of care for children that focus on crisis prevention and de-escalation. More accessible and affordable wraparound services have reduced the need for and use of inpatient psychiatric hospitalizations, emergency rooms, juvenile detention, residential treatments, and police involvement.

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  • How Schools Can Help Kids Heal After A Year Of 'Crisis And Uncertainty'

    Cory Turner Christine Herman

    April 22, 2021 |

    KQED |

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    Response Location: United States, Chicago, Illinois

    Students' mental health is becoming a higher priority for schools across the U.S. At Hernandez Middle School in Chicago, each day starts with a check-in from their teacher, along with a mindfulness lesson and other useful coping skills. In Washington, D.C., some schools are partnering with local mental health organizations to provide counseling services to students.

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  • County Jails Struggle To Treat Mentally Ill Inmates

    Christine Herman

    September 18, 2018 |

    Illinois Public Media |

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    3-5 Minutes

    Response Location: United States, Illinois

    Jails in Illinois are trying to step up screening of inmates for mental illness as part of increased efforts around the country to deal with the large numbers of people with mental health issues who are behind bars. More than 400 counties in the U.S. have joined the Stepping Up Initiative to reduce the number of people incarcerated with mental illness and connect them with services. But officials say success is contingent on reliable funding and getting rid of stigmas against mental illness.

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