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August 11, 2023

US records highest number of annual suicides in 2022

Last year, the number jumped by 3 percent to about 49,449, according to new data.
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August 11, 2023

Former athlete writes bill to help provide mental health resources for student-athletes

A former Hempfield High School, Lancaster County, football player wrote a bill as a legislative intern at the Pennsylvania State Capitol aimed at helping student-athletes cope with mental health issues.
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August 10, 2023

To protect veterans’ mental health, senators and vets push for more access to service dogs: ‘Powerful avenue’

SAVES Act will match veterans with service dogs to boost well-being and reduce suicide risk
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August 09, 2023

I’m a child psychiatrist: Here are 5 things I do for my kids’ back-to-school mental health

Here’s how you can help your child navigate back-to-school stress and anxiety, according to a father of four and child psychologist.
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August 09, 2023

How nonprofit uses hip-hop to help people’s mental health

Peel Dem Layers Back hopes to erase the stigma around mental health for Black and Brown youth.
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August 09, 2023

Forget Instagram influencers, Sinéad O’Connor showed mental illness as it truly

Everything the mainstream debate shrinks from, O’Connor put front and centre. Her unmitigated candour made a difference
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