NYC mental illness program unable to answer 1 in 4 calls for help last year
The Big Apple’s pilot program to answer 911 alerts concerning mentally ill people, such as homeless man Jordan Neely, was...
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Defense Department signs policy to help service members seek mental health care
The Defense Department on Friday signed the Brandon Act, which aims to improve how service members receive mental health care,...
Fort Worth’s Crisis Intervention Team improves mental health response
FORT WORTH (CBSNewsTexas) - The Fort Worth Police Department says its Crisis Intervention Team (CIT) is making strides in improving the...
What to know about proper care during a mental health crisis
My days were punctuated by benzodiazepine dosages, one in the morning and one at night, that imparted stability for maybe...
‘You’re not alone’: CNN Heroes share advice for Mental Health Awareness Month
Editor’s Note: If you or someone you know is struggling with suicidal thoughts or mental health matters, please call or...
A telehealth startup is helping Massachusetts schools bridge youth mental health care
When Ayla started the ninth grade this school year at Acton-Boxborough Regional High School, she felt a bit overwhelmed. She...
Mental Health Manual for Musicians a Must-Read for Those About to Tour
When I left the band Maroon 5 in 2006 due to chronic injuries rendering me unable to perform, I could...
New York failed Jordan Neely
It’s too easy to pin all the blame for Jordan Neely’s death on the man who restrained him following a...
Jordan Neely had history of mental health issues before subway death
The homeless man who was choked to death by a subway straphanger this week had more than a dozen run-ins...
