mental health
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 […]
CDC data shows that Suicide rate for working age people has gone up 33% making it higher that it was 20 years ago. Data from 49 states were used to calculate suicide rates by sex for all major and detailed industry and occupational groups. Major industry groups with the highest suicide rates included Mining; Construction; […]
Has social media companies played a role in the declining mental health of students? The Greece Central School District thinks so, and they are joining a nationwide lawsuit to help fight it. The district said the school board voted to approve the measure, joining more than 200 districts already a part of the suit, which […]
URMC just broke ground on a new mental health urgent care for teens and young kids. The clinic will be available to help local teens and kids if they’re having a mental health crisis. The clinic is expected to health at least 3,000 young individuals a year. https://www.rochesterfirst.com/news/health/ur-medicine-breaks-ground-on-regions-first-mental-health-urgent-care-clinic/
One of the leading psychiatrists in Arkansas is in hot water after being investigated for a huge medicaid scam. The state and feds are investigating Dr. Brian Hyatt after being accused of holding patients against their will for weeks and also walking around Facility hallways with no patients. . Medicaid paid the Doctor over $800,000 […]
Depression and feelings of hopelessness have skyrocketed among teens, social media could be the reason why. Nearly half of teens say they agree with phrases like “I can’t do anything right,” “I do not enjoy life” and “My life is not useful” — roughly twice as many as did just a decade ago. The poll, […]
May is Mental Health Month. The student support team understands the importance of resources and relationships when supporting the community. UPrep will be hosting the 1st Annual Mental Health & Wellness Fair at UPrep. The event will take place on May 20th, 2023 from 10:00 am- 2:00 pm. We have partnered with multiple organizations in […]
May is Mental Health Month. The student support team understands the importance of resources and relationships when supporting the community. UPrep will be hosting the 1st Annual Mental Health & Wellness Fair at UPrep. The event will take place on May 20th, 2023 from 10:00 am- 2:00 pm. We have partnered with multiple organizations in […]
Be a part of “Barbershop Depression Talk” covering multiple topics around mental health. Saturday March 25th at Whitmore’s International Barbershop located at 213 Monroe Ave, from 10am – 11:30am.