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‘We Failed Him': Caught in the Revolving Door of Juvenile Detention

Tim Summers, Jr.

November 09, 2016 |

Jackson Free Press |

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Response Location: United States, Jackson, Mississippi

If juveniles in the Hinds County youth-court system, whose families tend to have limited resources, cannot get sustained, meaningful help at the center, they do not have many other options. But, thanks to a lawsuit on behalf of the juveniles in the facility, the county is starting to address the lack of mental-health services - whether in facilities or starting at home with the family.

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Replacing Military-Style Detention

Arielle Dreher

October 05, 2016 |

Jackson Free Press |

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Response Location: United States, Jackson, Mississippi

Mississippians who receive earned probation for crimes that do not carry a death sentence or involve deadly weapons will now have access to high-school equivalency education, alcohol and drug counseling, re-entry and employment services—and perhaps, most importantly, "Thinking for a Change," an evidence-based cognitive behavioral-therapy program.

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A New Place to Calm Mental Distress

Leah Todd Lin

September 07, 2016 |

The Atlantic |

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Response Location: United States, Alamosa, Colorado

ERs are often ill-equipped to handle mentally ill patients and cause them more stress than they do help, furthermore, these recurring patients are costly. Mi Esperanza, a wellness center in CO, reduces unnecessary and counterproductive ER visits while providing those who are suffering a crisis a calm environment with talk therapy, and life coping strategies.

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Health officials are trying to curtail violence by treating trauma, but the people who need help most are not seeking it

J. Brian Charles

July 16, 2016 |

The Baltimore Sun |

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Response Location: United States, Baltimore, Maryland

Baltimore and other cities saw an increase in violence and individuals repeatedly ending up in the hospital with serious injuries, which mass jailing did not solve, leading to the creation of Shock Trauma's Violence Intervention program. This program's specialist-Ross assesses and tries to convince victims of violence to enter the program which helps them deal with their past trauma in order not to retaliate and instigate more violence, for those who engage in the program it is quite successful.

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For Centuries, A Small Town Has Embraced Strangers With Mental Illness

Angus Chen

July 01, 2016 |

NPR |

Multi-Media |

Over 15 Minutes

Response Location: Belgium, Geel

Institutionalizing the mentally ill can exacerbate their symptoms, while dehumanizing them and taking away opportunities for agency. For centuries, the town of Geel in Belgium has a government-funded program that places “boarders” in residential homes where they receive care like a family member. The solution to the problem is to not treat the mentally ill as a social problem, but rather as a social norm.

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Can Alamosa find a fix for the ‘catch-all' emergency room?

Leah Todd Lin

June 30, 2016 |

High Country News |

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Response Location: United States, Alamosa, Colorado

Wellness centers around Colorado aim to fill the treatment gap left by lack of mental health crisis intervention services. Rather than send individuals in a mental health crisis to a traditional emergency room - which can be overwhelming and increase anxiety for these patients - communities take advantage of alternative wellness centers that offer soothing settings and comforting staff.

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Pathways to Peace: Healing Hurt People's small victories in Philly may translate to Cleveland

Brie Zeltner

June 07, 2016 |

Cleveland.com (The Plain Dealer) |

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800-1500 Words

Response Location: United States, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Victims of violence that end up in the emergency room can return within two years with more injuries because of retaliation efforts. Philadelphia’s Healing Hurt People is a hospital-based violence intervention program that assists individuals who need medical care and mental health services. The hospital and social work collaboration helps reduce emergency room costs.

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In Philadelphia, healing trauma is intense, difficult work: Pathways to Peace

Brie Zeltner

June 07, 2016 |

Cleveland.com (The Plain Dealer) |

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1500-3000 Words

Response Location: United States, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Healing trauma has never been an easy process but programs like Healing Hurt People help to promote recovery in traumatized, angry young men. This program, in partnership with local medical services, aims to provide therapy in place of violence, which would only cause more trauma down the road. Those who stick with the program have found great success in overcoming their pasts.

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Grow for Vets

Haley Rivet

April 01, 2016 |

OR Magazine |

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800-1500 Words

Response Location: United States, Portland, Oregon

Veterans using prescription drugs to treat PTSD are now turning to cannabis as an alternative treatment, as it can often cause fewer side effects. Grow for Vets is an organization that helps veterans obtain marijuana free of charge.

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Psychiatrist in a horse barn

Rory Linnane

March 17, 2016 |

The Post Crescent |

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Under 800 Words

Response Location: United States, Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin

Wisconsin confronts a lack of psychiatrists, in particular those who specialize in working with children. The state has begun a telepsychiatry program that enables a psychiatrist to counsel children in remote rural areas. By using webcams, the program has succeeded at eliminating travel time for psychiatrists and appropriating resources to directly and quickly serve those who need them.

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