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Mental health court could lower recidivism, cut costs

Carlos Andres López

November 27, 2017 |

NMPolitics.net |

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1500-3000 Words

Response Location: United States, Las Cruces, New Mexico

For offenders with a co-occurring mental health disorder, the regular prison system is not viewed as an optimal environment. A mental health court would help lower recidivism and increase the offender's quality of life by treating their mental health issues in order to focus on the underlying issue contributing to the criminal acts.

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In the woods and the shadows, street medicine treats the nation's homeless

Laurie McGinley

November 22, 2017 |

The Washington Post |

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1500-3000 Words

Response Location: United States, Allentown, Pennsylvania

The homeless do not get enough medical attention and often die without getting proper care. The "street medicine" program at Lehigh Valley Health Network addresses this by having medical professionals go to homeless individuals, even in remote locations, providing healthcare, helping them sign up for insurance, arranging psychiatric evaluations, etc.

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Why Are More American Teenagers Than Ever Suffering From Severe Anxiety?

Benoit Denizet-Lewis

October 11, 2017 |

The New York Times |

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Over 3000 Words

Response Location: United States

Anxiety is growing amongst adolescents, possibly due to the rise of the smartphone. Teachers and parents are struggling to find help for anxious teens, Mountain Valley is a treatment facility that involves group therapy, exposure therapy and more to help reduce their patient's anxiety.

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Sleep deprivation can rapidly reduce the symptoms of depression

Rich Haridy

September 19, 2017 |

New Atlas |

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Under 800 Words

Response Location: United States

Sleep deprivation can help alleviate depression, but only in the short-term. This discovery may be helpful to implement in future treatments for depression.

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How this ranch uses music therapy to prevent suicide

Ashley Bunton

September 15, 2017 |

Record Herald |

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Under 800 Words

Response Location: United States, Washington Court House, Ohio

With a national mental health crisis on the rise in the United States, many young women facing depression and trauma often tragically turn to self-harm or even suicide in an attempt to cope. The Ranch of Opportunity in Ohio offers an alternative in the form of a peaceful and spacious environment where girls are encouraged and empowered through holistic treatments, particularly music therapy, to find positive outlets for stress and fear, and to implement sustainable strategies for pursuing a healthy life again.

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Mexico's Cartoon Therapists

Elizabeth Cassin

July 25, 2017 |

BBC |

Radio |

Over 15 Minutes

Response Location: Mexico

In order to address dynamics that may keep a child from talking about traumatic experiences, a Mexico City-based child psychologist developed Antennas. Antennas is an animated character controlled and voiced by the psychologist who, as an alien, can ask basic questions about people and relationships. This approach has been effective for psychologists and use of Antennas has spread to the judicial system as well.

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When Your Child Is a Psychopath

Barbara Bradley Hagerty

June 01, 2017 |

The Atlantic |

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Over 3000 Words

Response Location: United States, Madison, Wisconsin

Children are typically diagnosed with callous and unemotional traits rather than psychopathy, so they are rarely treated properly for the mental condition even though most of these children grow into adult psychopaths. A juvenile treatment facility in Madison, Wisconsin, called Mendota takes in young men who have committed violent crimes and attempts to rehabilitate them in a non-traditional prison system. They have lower rates of re-offending than regular prisons and some of their inmates are able to function normally in society upon release.

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‘It's like a sisterhood'

Emily Scott

May 04, 2017 |

Temple University |

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800-1500 Words

Response Location: United States, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Mercy Hospice in Philadelphia is a recovery home that serves homeless women and their children. Their comprehensive approach provides addiction services, as well as mental health and trauma support; the home is seen as a "stepping stone to long-term recovery" and almost half of the women move on to independent housing when they leave the program.

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What can the UK learn from Finland's approach to mental health?

Sarah Johnson

April 05, 2017 |

The Guardian |

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Under 800 Words

Response Location: Finland

Finland’s Mental Health Hub is an online resource that provides tools to manage stress, depression, and substance dependency as well as therapy with a diagnosis. The resource has helped treat low acuity mental health issues by providing greater access without an increase in cost.

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‘Not a Dungeon': The Evolving Approach to Juvenile Detention

Sierra Mannie Arielle Dreher

December 14, 2016 |

Jackson Free Press |

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Over 3000 Words

Response Location: United States, Jackson, Mississippi

The approach of some state detention directors to juvenile justice has evolved at Henley-Young Juvenile Justice Center. Research shows that traditional detention is simply not working as a deterrent to youth crime—and can actually increase it. Administrators, county and special-interest groups have chipped away at antiquated practices to make room for rehabilitation and therapy. These efforts attempt to address the core issues that culminate in youth crime, delinquency and recidivism.

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