Holiday vigils remember Christian Hall one year after death
01/03/2022 - 10:44
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Hall was shot and killed by PA state troopers amid a mental health crisis on Dec. 30, 2020.
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Hall was shot and killed by PA state troopers amid a mental health crisis on Dec. 30, 2020.
New study shows the mental toll of separating families at the border
12/03/2021 - 11:46
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“It is apparent that U.S. officials intentionally carried out actions causing severe pain and suffering in order to punish and intimidate mainly Central American asylum seekers."
Selena Gomez launches new mental health platform, Wondermind
11/24/2021 - 15:53
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While the new platform could prove beneficial for those with mental health challenges, it’s not yet clear how financially accessible it will be.
Los estragos de salud mental que dejó el 9/11
09/13/2021 - 13:31
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El 11 de septiembre de 2001 fue una fecha que marcó a todos, pero sobre todo a los que sobrevivieron a estos atentados.
The mental health havoc wrought by 9/11
09/13/2021 - 13:28
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September 11, 2001 was a date that marked everyone, especially those who were on the scene of the attacks.
NYPD mental health emergency pilot shows early success in responding to crises
08/09/2021 - 16:00
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From June 6 to July 7, dispatchers flagged 138 mental health emergencies in the three precincts designated for the program.
Philadelphia’s counselors stretched thin as gun violence surges across the city
07/13/2021 - 17:02
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Public counseling services were already stretched thin before the pandemic and all the crises it brought, none more prevalent in Philadelphia than gun violence.
Muere el tío de Darnella Frazier, autora del video sobre el asesinato de George Floyd, en medio de una persecución policial en Minneapolis
07/09/2021 - 15:20
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El Departamento de Policía de Minneapolis mantiene la política de prohibir que los oficiales se involucren en persecuciones de delincuentes no violentos desde 2019.
Uncle of Darnella Frazier, who filmed George Floyd’s murder, killed as bystander of Minneapolis police chase
07/08/2021 - 13:54
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The Minneapolis Police Department has had a policy of banning officers from engaging in pursuits with nonviolent offenders since 2019.
The everyday of mental health stigmas in AAPI communities
05/24/2021 - 16:50
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Mental health conversations are still largely taboo conversations in Asian-American households.
Iris Lopez, the Latina news anchor and founder of Mija, Yes You Can, a nonprofit empowering women
05/20/2021 - 17:12
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Coming from the TV news world, Lopez has started an organization to amplify women’s voices to the fullest.
New support groups being offered to farm workers via Zoom
05/18/2021 - 16:50
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The Healing Voices Project is helping farmworkers through the trauma of the past year.
Questions arise over police shooting of Filipino-American man in Los Angeles
05/14/2021 - 11:16
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Miguel Delos Santos was experiencing a mental health emergency when an LAPD officer shot him back on April 23. He has yet to recovery from his injuries
Understanding Mental Illness in the Latinx Community
10/01/2020 - 18:56
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Mental Illness is often misunderstood and stigmatized, especially in the Latinx community. The National Alliance of Mental Illness wants to change that.
El caso Ricardo Muñoz: otra consecuencia grave de las barreras de salud mental
09/16/2020 - 16:12
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Un oficial disparó y mató al joven de 27 años después de responder a un disturbio doméstico. La familia de Muñoz dice que no tenía que pasar.
The case of Ricardo Muñoz is a dire consequence of the mental health barriers for communities of color
09/16/2020 - 16:05
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An officer shot and killed the 27-year-old after responding to a domestic disturbance. Muñoz’s family says it didn’t have to happen.
Ivette Guillermo-McGahee: La latina que rompe las barreras de la salud mental en el sur de Jersey
09/08/2020 - 22:05
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La fundadora y directora general de Allies in Caring es una visionaria en el apoyo a la comunidad Latinx y es un engranaje vital en su transición a un nuevo país.
Ivette Guillermo-McGahee: The Latina breaking mental health barriers in South Jersey
09/08/2020 - 17:46
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The founder and CEO of Allies in Caring is a visionary for supporting the Latinx community and is a vital cog in their transition to a new country.
Kanye’s Twitter tirade sheds light on society’s battle with mental health stigma
07/22/2020 - 11:42
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Some joked in response to the rapper’s ramblings, but others stood up for him.
4 ideas para mantener la calma en tiempos difíciles
03/17/2020 - 14:46
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Estos son algunos trucos que podemos usar para cuidar de nuestra salud mental durante este tiempo de crisis y distanciamiento social.
4 Ways to Stay Calm in Difficult Times
03/17/2020 - 14:39
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These are some tricks that we can use to take care of our mental health during this time of crisis and social distancing.
Vive Philly: destacando la salud mental mientras celebramos las comunidades latinx del sur de Filadelfia
10/12/2019 - 11:00
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El sábado 12 de octubre, el sur de Filadelfia celebrará su cultura y educará a los asistentes sobre un tema poco hablado en su comunidad.
Vive Philly: Highlighting mental health while celebrating South Philadelphia’s Latinx communities
10/11/2019 - 11:05
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The festival on Saturday, Oct. 12 in South Philly will celebrate culture and educate attendees about a seldom talked-about issue in their community.
Mass shootings: Mental illness or hate crimes?
09/03/2019 - 10:45
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The armed violence epidemic in the United States still lacks an open and sincere debate. While the President calls it “mental illness,” there’s no recognition of the true menace of hate crimes.
Tiroteos masivos: ¿Enfermedad mental o crímenes de odio?
09/03/2019 - 10:38
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La epidemia de violencia a mano armada sigue sin tener un debate sincero. Mientras el presidente le llama “enfermedad mental” la legislación sigue sin reconocer los crímenes de odio.