The AHN Center for Inclusion Health is launching a mobile unit to provide accessible behavioral health services in Pittsburgh, with funding from the Eden Hall Foundation. The unit will be staffed by a Behavioral Health Consultant (BHC) and equipped with essential patient supplies. The project aims to address the critical need for mental illness and substance use disorder care in the community, particularly among those who face social exclusion.
https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/ahn-center-for-inclusion-health-receives-325-000-grant-to-expand-community-based-behavioral-health-services-in-pittsburgh-302412199.htmlA federal court in Georgia has allowed four children to proceed with a proposed class action lawsuit against state officials alleging they were denied adequate mental health care through Georgia's Medicaid program. The children claim they didn't receive legally required health screenings and weren't provided with appropriate home- or community-based care, despite being eligible for the services.
https://news.bloomberglaw.com/class-action/georgia-children-advance-medicaid-suit-over-mental-health-careThe Harris County Sheriff's Office is prioritizing the mental health of its deputies amid a challenging period, recognizing the importance of creating an environment where officers feel comfortable seeking help for mental health struggles. The department is leveraging various resources, including counseling services and employee assistance programs, to support its personnel.
https://www.ibtimes.sg/shocking-four-law-enforcement-officers-die-by-suicide-within-six-weeks-texas-sheriffs-office-79193Reality star Jax Cartwright opened up about his struggles with depression and cocaine addiction in a recent episode of her podcast, When Reality Hits. The 36-year-old, who recently ended his nearly five-year marriage to Brittany Cartwright, checked himself into rehab last summer as he navigated their divorce. The couple, who tied the knot in 2019, first met in 2015 on Vanderpump Rules and had a short-lived spinoff, Jax & Brittany Take Kentucky.
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/article-14540513/Jax-Taylor-reveals-cocaine-Brittany-Cartwright-left.htmlExperts like Kate Mulligan are urging the Canadian government to focus on social prescribing as a solution to the growing loneliness epidemic. Social prescribing involves connecting people with resources that improve their well-being, such as community groups, arts programs, or fitness activities. According to Mulligan, this approach can lead to better health outcomes for both patients and healthcare providers, reducing unnecessary emergency room visits.
https://globalnews.ca/news/11094946/canada-election-health-care/A new book titled "Microdosing for Health, Healing, and Enhanced Performance" explores the benefits of microdosing with substances like MDMA, ketamine, and cannabis. The concept was discovered by Charles Grob (Fadiman) and later popularized by Dr. Rick Gruber. Microdosing is likened to a vitamin protocol due to its potential health benefits. It has shown promise in alleviating depression and may help other conditions such as anxiety and addiction. However, the long-term effects of microdosing are still being quantified. The book also touches on psychedelic-assisted therapy and the nonideological nature of psychedelics' benefits.
https://reason.com/podcast/2025/03/26/james-fadiman-and-jordan-gruber-psychedelics-legalization-will-continue-no-matter-who-is-president/A new mother's post-birth experience took a toll on her physical and mental health. She suffered from bladder issues for years after childbirth, which worsened due to repeated missed infections in her stitches requiring multiple courses of antibiotics. The antibiotics also affected her daughter's digestive system, causing her to stop breastfeeding temporarily. When she tried to resume breastfeeding, her milk supply dwindled. Additionally, the traumatic experience replayed itself in her mind, causing debilitating mental distress.
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/article-14540459/Giving-birth-left-utterly-broken-hallucinating-worse-realising-avoided-JO-CRUISE.htmlThe Data Partners program by NWMLS provides access to listings, market data, and professional networks, offering benefits such as expanded market access, enhanced market insights, increased listing exposure, and referral opportunities through partnerships with multiple MLS organizations including California Regional MLS, REColorado, First MLS in Georgia, Heartland MLS in Kansas and Missouri, Realcomp in Michigan, Williamsburg MLS in Virginia, Bright MLS in Delaware, Maryland, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Virginia, West Virginia, and Washington D.C., as well as plans for expanded partnerships nationwide.
https://www.425business.com/news/northwest-multiple-listing-service-data-partners-program/article_99ab9329-837d-4f4a-925d-25c2240d694f.htmlThe City of Phoenix has opened its largest housing facility, the Phoenix Navigation Center, a 280-bed center designed to provide immediate and transitional solutions for people experiencing homelessness. Located at 11 S. 71st Avenue, the center features three Sprung Structures, including women's and men's housing units, as well as a central navigation center with on-site wraparound services such as counseling, job training, and medical care. The facility offers non-congregate beds in converted shipping container shelters, secure storage for personal belongings, RV safe parking, and pet accommodations. According to Rachel Milne, director of the Office of Homeless Solutions, the center represents the city's commitment to providing more capacity and comprehensive services to address the rising number of unsheltered individuals.
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