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Youth Sports Are More Important Than Ever for Kids' Mental Health

Allison Torres Burtka

April 12, 2023 |

Global Sport Matters |

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Response Location: United States, District of Columbia

Studies have found that youth who play sports have higher levels of self-esteem and social support and lower levels of depression and loneliness. Several organizations — like Girls on the Run and DC Scores — have emerged to provide sports programming that doubles as a space to teach interpersonal skills, problem-solving and how to talk about feelings and ask for help.

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Battling addiction and stigmas in the East African community

Sheila Mulrooney Eldred

April 10, 2023 |

Sahan Journal |

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Response Location: United States, Minneapolis, Minnesota

Daryeel Youth helps East African youth on the streets, particularly those struggling with drug abuse, by providing free pizza and a chance to connect with others. At the plaza — now known as Daryeel Corner — parents can also receive education on addiction issues and how to best help their children and how to destigmatize addiction and treatment in the East African culture.

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Confronting Your Fears in Virtual Reality Therapy

Brianna Abbott

April 08, 2023 |

Wall Street Journal |

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Response Location: United States, Florida

Virtual reality is being used to facilitate exposure therapy to help people with post-traumatic stress disorder and phobias by immersing them in virtual simulations to confront the problem at hand. Given its effectiveness, researchers and developers like XRHealth Inc. and BehaVR are working to make virtual-reality therapy more accessible by providing at-home treatment options.

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Crisis Response Team takes collaborative approach to mental health crises

Emmett Gartner

April 07, 2023 |

The Frederick News-Post |

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Response Location: United States, Frederick, Maryland

The Frederick Police Department’s Crisis Response Team combines law enforcement with paramedics and mental health professionals to respond to calls. The team can showcase each person’s expertise as needed, providing more individualized care when responding to mental health emergency calls.

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Recovery high schools, like one in Denver, help kids heal from an addiction and build a future

Stephanie Daniel

April 06, 2023 |

The Colorado Sun |

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Response Location: United States, Denver, Colorado

5280 High School is a recovery school for students who need help managing addictions. The school incorporates treatment strategies, such as a daily recovery meeting, into the school day and emphasizes peer support and mutual aid.

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Pairing Durango police with mental health professionals proves successful

Garret Jaros

April 03, 2023 |

Durango Herald |

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Response Location: United States, Durango, Colorado

The Durango Police Department and Axis Health System teamed up to form the Co-Responder Program, which provides a more nuanced response for police calls that deal with mental health, addiction, and homelessness, by sending mental health professionals along with law enforcement on calls. The program has responded to 1,419 calls since June 2021 and has been so successful that it’s expanding to other areas.

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This school district is allowing students, staff to take mental health days

Jenna Zibton

March 31, 2023 |

WKMG-TV |

Multi-Media |

Under 800 Words

Response Location: United States, Montgomery County, Virginia

Since 2019, students and staff at Montgomery County Public Schools have been able to take mental health days. They count as sick days, which are excused absences. Mental health days can be taken for a variety of reasons and allow people to take a break when they start feeling overwhelmed. When students take mental health days, staff and school counselors can then connect the family with resources and follow up with students to ensure they’re getting the help they need.

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'Harm Reduction Saves Lives': Meet the Appalachians Doing the Work

Taylor Sisk Stacy Kranitz

March 30, 2023 |

100 Days in Appalachia |

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Response Location: United States

Several groups in the Appalachian region are turning toward harm-reduction strategies to help those struggling with drug abuse. Research shows that those who participate in syringe exchange programs are five times more likely to enter treatment than those who didn’t participate. Groups like Holler Harm Reduction and Choice Health Network host scheduled drop-ins where they deliver supplies, provide naloxone training and education, and administer disease testing wound care to those in need.

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Clinic Throws Survivors Of Violence A Lifeline In Nigeria's Adamawa State

Saduwo Banyawa

March 30, 2023 |

HumAngle |

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Response Location: Nigeria, Numan, Adamawa

Hope Center offers free medical services, including psychosocial and counseling services, for victims of sexual and gender-based violence. The Center also collaborates with the legal system to work to achieve justice for survivors.

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Responding to Oregon youth mental health needs with evidence-based approach

Dave Miller

March 30, 2023 |

Oregon Public Broadcasting (OPB) |

Podcast |

Over 15 Minutes

Response Location: United States, Oregon

LifeWorks NW is a non-profit that provides mental health services and treatment programs, like the Adolescent Day Treatment program, focusing on teens and young adults who show early signs of psychosis. Mental health professionals have been working with youth and their families for 60 years and have programs in almost every county across the state.

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