mental health
The Daniel’s Law Task Force recommends a new protocol for responding to mental health, substance use, and behavioral health wellness calls. The protocol suggests dispatching specialized teams rather than law enforcement, with police involvement only if there is a threat of violence. Other recommendations include launching behavioral health pilot programs, fostering community partnerships, establishing a […]
The state of Arkansas is suing YouTube and its parent company Alphabet claiming the platform is causing addiction and creating mental health issues among young people. The issues caused the state to spend millions on mental health and other services for young people. The lawsuit doesn’t seek specific damages, but asks that YouTube be ordered […]
After the shooting incident at Maplewood Park, Mayor Malik D. Evans was joined by City and County leaders to announce three events designed to connect community members to important mental health support systems. The City will conduct three events, free for Rochester residents, at City R-Centers where PIC, FIT and BreatheDeep counselors will be available […]
Simone Biles revealed she was in a therapy session right before she competed for her gold medal earlier this week. She opened up about her mental health struggles from her 2020 Tokyo Olympics experience. A study found that mental health costs the US economy more than $200 billion dollars annually. Simone Biles went to therapy […]
The New York state Legislature has passed a bill aimed at protecting children from addictive social media feeds by allowing parents to block algorithm-suggested posts. Governor Kathy Hochul is expected to sign the bill into law. The legislation, which addresses concerns about social media’s impact on children’s mental health, would prevent platforms from showing suggested […]
A new public health mission intended to improve access to crisis services will save lives, according to Monroe County Executive Adam Bello. The Monroe Mental Health app provides users with wellness information, including direct access to emergency crisis contacts, locations of nearby support services and suicide prevention information. The hope is that this new app […]
Grammy Award winner T-Pain has released a new single, “On This Hill,” in honor of Mental Health Awareness Month. The song focuses on mental wellness and self-empowerment, reflecting T-Pain’s personal journey of learning to stand up for himself. In an interview with Billboard, T-Pain described the song as a declaration against being gaslit and a […]
The Youth Voice One Vision(YVOV) launched a mental health survey calling on their peers to help improve the future of young people in Rochester. “Young people are hurting and healing is needed during these trying times,” said Sarah Adams, a Senior at East High School and YVOV Spokesperson. She explains Rochester can be rough and […]
Statewide efforts to prevent tragedies involving those suffering a mental health crisis are continuing nearly four years after the death of Daniel Prude on March 23, 2020, after he was taken into custody by Rochester police during a mental hygiene arrest. At a public meeting in Rochester City Council chambers Thursday, attendees pushed for reforms outlined […]
The New York State Senate has earmarked $2 million for a pilot program under Daniel’s Law in its latest budget resolution. Daniel’s Law was named in memory of Daniel Prude, who tragically died after an encounter with police during a mental health crisis in 2020. This legislation advocates for mental health professionals to be the […]
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