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On two days a week, a specially equipped RV-like van parks outside a Chelsea soup kitchen, offering psychiatric care to anyone who needs it. There's no need for a referral, insurance, or prior diagnosis. This mobile initiative, led by Project Renewal, aims to treat people living on the
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Researchers at the Indiana University School of Medicine have conducted a study examining the impact of different rural measurements on estimates of hospitalization rates for depression and substance use disorders (SUD). The study used data from the 2018 State Inpatient Database for five states, including Arizona, Kentucky, Maryland, Washington, and
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The Board of Fellows of the Pharmaceutical Society of Nigeria (BOF-PSN) is set to hold its 2025 Mid-Year PubAlic Lecture, which will focus on the importance of community pharmacists in mental health care. The lecture, themed "Mental Health: A Basic Human Right Crucial to Personal, Community, and Socio-Economic DevelAopment,
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Maria Mazfari, a Mental Health Nurse Consultant and Independent Non-Medical Prescriber, is making a significant impact in treating people with neurodiverse conditions, including ADHD, in Teesside. Understanding ADHD as a neurodevelopmental condition with core features of inattention, hyperactivity, and impulsivity is crucial for providing the best mental health care. Maria&
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Bella Jackson's memoir, "Fragile Minds: Stories from an NHS Mental Health Ward", has sparked controversy with its scathing critique of modern psychiatry. Based on her personal experiences as a mental health nurse in training, Jackson presents a harrowing portrayal of the NHS's mental health
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The Ilocos Training and Regional Medical Center (ITRMC) in San Fernando City, La Union is providing a comprehensive general mental health package to PhilHealth members in the Ilocos Region through the Philippine Health Insurance Corp. (PhilHealth). The package includes up to PHP9,000 worth of services annually, covering screenings, laboratory
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Congressman Mike Lawler joins bipartisan legislation to improve mental health services for students, citing the need to ensure students, particularly those in underserved communities, have access to timely and appropriate care. The Connecting Students with Mental Health Services Act aims to break down barriers to care by expanding access to
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U.S. Representative Dan Newhouse recently voted to pass the Fiscal Year 2026 Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, Related Agencies Appropriations Act. This legislation aims to provide essential support to the Department of Veterans Affairs, including medical care and benefits for veterans. Newhouse highlighted the importance of keeping promises to support
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Litchurch Ward, a 15-bed low secure service for men at the London Road hospital, has been recognized for its exceptional care and commitment to co-production and patient involvement. The ward received the accreditation from the Royal College of Psychiatrists following a comprehensive assessment process, which evaluated factors such as therapeutic
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The Board of Fellows of the Pharmaceutical Society of Nigeria (BOF-PSN) has announced that its 2025 Mid-Year Public Lecture will focus on the pressing issue of mental health in Nigeria, emphasizing the need for government-backed programs to train pharmacists in mental healthcare delivery. The event will feature an array of
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SAMHSA's Center for Substance Abuse Treatment (CSAT) has issued four advisories to help healthcare providers implement methadone treatment for opioid use disorders (OUDs). The advisories, which were praised by two top opioid treatment program (OTP) executives, aim to expand access to methadone treatment in hospital settings, state prisons,
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Young adults in Sweden who rely on social services for daily living are more likely to struggle with mental health issues, according to a new study published in BMC Psychiatry. The research, conducted by a team of scholars from Karolinska Institutet & Stockholm Health Care Services, reveals that unfavorable social
