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YOUNGSTOWN – The Mahoning County Mental Health and Recovery Board swore in new and returning members at its July Board meeting. Judge John Durkin swore in members Patricia Sciaretta, Bishop C.M. Jenkins, Christopher Tesone, Kali Davies-Anderson, Ruth Mastriana, Eric Ungaro, Kyle Guterba and Michael Jordan. Executive Director Duane Piccirilli is quoted in a press release … Read more
Brandon Caserta, the U.S. Navy sailor whose death inspired the Brandon Act, is shown in an undated family photo. The Department of Defense recently updated its policy on continuity of mental health care for separating troops, though experts say it still falls short of addressing the vulnerable first year after service. (The Brandon Act) A … Read more
Tisha Bailey, had to switch therapists when she moved to Massachusetts from Maine. Massachusetts is the only state in New England that is not part of three major interstate compacts that would allow mental health professionals to practice across state lines.Jonathan Wiggs/Globe Staff Massachusetts is the only state in the region — and one of … Read more
Elijah Bieniemy’s potential mental health evaluation has delayed two scheduled court appearances in connection with the shooting of his mother, Mia Bieniemy. Elijah, the son of Chiefs offensive coordinator Eric Bieniemy, was arrested Monday after the shooting took place at the Bieniemy family home in Virginia on Sunday night. Bieniemy, 27, was charged with malicious … Read more
Scrolling endlessly to unwind? It could be making you feel worse. The Washington Post If you’re crabby and stressed, it may be because you’re online too much CNN Excessive time spent online linked to stress and worse mood – study The Guardian Why Some People Can Close The Laptop — And Others Lose Hours Online, According To Science StudyFinds … Read more
A patient has been returned to a mental health facility “within a matter of hours” after leaving without alerting staff. In response to questions from RNZ, Health New Zealand Hawke’s Bay group director of operations David Warrington confirmed a patient assessed as a “low risk to the public” left a mental health facility on Thursday … Read more
The Hellenic Club has welcomed findings from the ACT Civil and Administrative Tribunal (ACAT) in a case involving allegations of problem gambling, as the matter is set to return to the tribunal for a further hearing. According to the ABC, the case centres on Canberra woman Marlene Kasurinen, whose husband Raimo (Ray) died by suicide … Read more
The California Institution for Women (CIW) at Corona recently welcomed Rebel Ranch and their equine therapy program. This equine-assisted therapy is a structured, trauma-informed intervention in which participants interact with horses through activities such as grooming, leading and ground-based exercises. These are all conducted under the supervision of trained and certified equine professionals. Because horses … Read more
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A West Australian mother says she was forced to move interstate to get adequate mental health care for her daughter after she was failed by the state’s health system. Simone Meyer spent 60 hours across emergency departments in two Perth hospitals with her daughter Indi in November last year. The 16-year-old needed care for complex … Read more