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New report highlights experiences of people in mental health …

(3 days ago) WEBVictorian law gives police the power to apprehend and transport a person who appears to have a mental illness to a hospital or mental health centre, to prevent "imminent and serious harm" to

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2023-11-23/mental-health-crisis-victoria-police-health-led-reform/103132896

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Mental health insiders issue warning over Victoria’s ‘vague’ new

(3 days ago) WEBThe new Mental Health and Wellbeing Act will for the first time regulate the use of chemical restraint in mental health settings in Victoria. Photograph: StockRocket/Getty Images/iStockphoto Victoria

https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2023/aug/31/victoria-mental-health-and-wellbeing-act-chemical-restraint-new-laws-not-ready-psychiatrists-claim

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Latest mental health and wellbeing news health.vic.gov.au

(2 days ago) WEBHave your say on the Diverse Communities Mental Health and Wellbeing Framework. View all news stories from the Department of Health. Reviewed 18 January 2023. Was this page helpful? Stay up-to-date with the latest news related to mental health and wellbeing reform in Victoria.

https://www.health.vic.gov.au/mental-health-wellbeing-reform/latest-news

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Victoria’s new Mental Health and Wellbeing Act 2022

(Just Now) WEBVictoria’s new Mental Health and Wellbeing Act 2022. 01/09/23. Victoria has a new Mental Health and Wellbeing Act. The Act replaces the Mental Health Act 2014 and is a key recommendation of the Royal Commission into Victoria’s Mental Health System. The new legislation aims to achieve the highest possible standard of mental …

https://www.health.vic.gov.au/news/victorias-new-mental-health-and-wellbeing-act

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Psychiatrists warn of ‘severe consequences’ after Victoria cuts …

(8 days ago) WEBHaving junior doctors completing mandatory stints in public hospital psychiatry wards was a recommendation by Victoria’s landmark mental health royal commission to tackle workforce shortages

https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2023/sep/07/psychiatrists-warn-of-severe-consequences-after-victoria-cuts-funding-for-hospital-placements

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Royal Commission into Victoria's Mental Health System - final …

(3 days ago) WEBThe Royal Commission into Victoria's Mental Health System has now concluded. The final report was tabled in a special sitting of the Victorian Parliament on 2 March 2021. Final report. RCVMHS full report - accessible (zip file) zip 81.21 MB (opens in a new window) RCVMHS final report - Volume 1.

https://www.vic.gov.au/royal-commission-victorias-mental-health-system-final-report

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Victoria hospital’s mental health unit refocuses to help young …

(1 days ago) WEBVictoria’s Royal Jubilee Hospital has reconfigured part of its psychiatry unit to better help young adults during an acute mental health episode. The 16-bed unit, for people aged 17 to 26, was first opened in November 2023 in phases to allow existing patients to complete their hospital stay.

https://www.vicnews.com/local-news/victoria-hospitals-mental-health-unit-refocuses-to-help-young-adults-7330782

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Mental health news headlines - 9News

(8 days ago) WEBAustralians turning to virtual therapy for mental health treatment. A recent study by the Australian Bureau of Statistics found 3.4 million Australians sought help for their mental health between

https://www.9news.com.au/mental-health

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Hospital fined $160,000 after patient's death WorkSafe Victoria

(7 days ago) WEBHospital fined $160,000 after patient's death. Monash Health has been fined $160,000 after a mental health patient took their own life at Casey Hospital. The healthcare provider was sentenced, without conviction, in the Melbourne County Court today after pleading guilty to a single charge of failing to ensure persons other than employees were

https://www.worksafe.vic.gov.au/news/2024-05/hospital-fined-160000-after-patients-death

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Victoria state budget 2024 winners and losers: $400 for school …

(5 days ago) WEBThe Victorian state budget – Jacinta Allan’s first as premier - includes $400 for every public school student and an $11bn injection into the health system. Photograph: Diego Fedele/AAP Victoria

https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/article/2024/may/07/victoria-state-budget-2024-winners-and-losers-400-for-school-students-home-buyer-fund-boost-and-increased-levies

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Victoria's mental health industry in dire straits as conditions …

(5 days ago) WEBVictoria's mental health industry in dire straits as conditions worsen and workforce shortages continue By Jessica Longbottom Posted Sat 18 Jun 2022 at 10:03pm Saturday 18 Jun 2022 at 10:03pm Sat

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2022-06-19/victorian-mental-health-sector-crisis-workforce-shortage/101161252

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HHS Mental Health Accomplishments by the Numbers

(8 days ago) WEBHHS Mental Health Accomplishments by the Numbers. Launched 988, with more than 9.5 million calls received since July 2022. Under this administration, HHS invested more than $1.5 billion, improved answer rates to more than 90 percent across all modalities, launched nationwide text and chat in English and Spanish, launched …

https://www.hhs.gov/about/news/2024/05/16/hhs-mental-health-accomplishments-numbers.html

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Are Schools Too Focused on Mental Health? - The New York Times

(8 days ago) WEB671. Lucy Foulkes, a research psychologist at the University of Oxford, wants school systems to proceed cautiously with large-scale mental health interventions. “It’s possible that something

https://www.nytimes.com/2024/05/06/health/mental-health-schools.html

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Opinion Mental Health Awareness is Backfiring on Teens - The …

(1 days ago) WEBMedical groups declaring a “national emergency.”. The surgeon general calling for an “all of society” response to a “devastating” mental health crisis among young people. By all

https://www.nytimes.com/2024/05/14/opinion/mental-health-awareness.html

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Kids in crisis: NJ hospitals see rise in mental health emergencies

(9 days ago) WEBNJ Connect for Recovery: 855-652-3737. New Jersey Hope and Healing: 866-202-4357. Scott Fallon has covered the COVID-19 pandemic since its onset in March 2020. To get unlimited access to the

https://www.northjersey.com/story/news/coronavirus/2022/03/03/nj-covid-children-anxiety-depression-epidemic/6895463001/

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New task force prescribes mental health support to curb - NBC …

(2 days ago) WEBTo protect new mothers, a federal panel prescribes mental health support. Women's Health. New task force prescribes mental health support to curb maternal deaths. The leading causes of pregnancy

https://www.nbcnews.com/health/womens-health/protect-new-mothers-federal-panel-prescribes-mental-health-support-rcna152413

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Does Mindfulness Training Lead to Better Mental Health?

(3 days ago) WEBMindfulness training programs can help young people to get more in touch with potential mental health problems. The inclusion of well-trained counselors and psychotherapists in these programs

https://www.nytimes.com/2024/05/13/opinion/mindfulness-mental-health.html

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Biden-Harris Administration Announces Maternal Mental Health …

(5 days ago) WEBThe U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) announced the release of a national strategy today, with recommendations developed by the Task Force on Maternal Mental Health, a subcommittee of the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration’s (SAMHSA) Advisory Committee for Women’s Services, to …

https://www.hhs.gov/about/news/2024/05/14/biden-harris-administration-announces-maternal-mental-health-task-force-national-strategy-improve-maternal-mental-health-care-amid-urgent-public-health-crisis.html

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Peru classifies transgender identities as 'mental health problems' …

(1 days ago) WEBMay 20, 2024, 8:47 AM PDT. By Joe Kottke. LGBTQ advocates in Peru protested in the capital city of Lima last week after the Health Ministry issued a new law that deemed transgender people as

https://www.nbcnews.com/nbc-out/out-news/peru-classifies-transgender-identities-mental-health-problems-new-law-rcna152936

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New Mental Health and Wellbeing Commission established

(9 days ago) WEB31/08/23. Victoria’s new Mental Health and Wellbeing Commission was formally established on 1 September 2023 under the Mental Health and Wellbeing Act 2022. The Commission has been established in response to recommendation 44 of the Royal Commission into Victoria’s Mental Health System. As an independent statutory …

https://www.health.vic.gov.au/news/new-mental-health-and-wellbeing-commission-established

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Mental Health Reform

(4 days ago) WEBMental health and wellbeing engagement. Rebuilding Victoria's mental health and wellbeing system is a collective effort, and we are engaging across the sector as we implement the Royal Commission's recommendations – including with services, not-for-profit organisations, the workforce and – vitally – people with lived and living experience …

https://www.health.vic.gov.au/mental-health/mental-health-wellbeing-reform

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NAMI Greater Bergen: Mental Health Support, Education

(Just Now) WEBSAMHSA News. Without Maternal Mental Health and Substance Use Interventions, We Can’t Address the Maternal Mortality Crisis May 10, 2024; Harm Reduction: Findings from the Field May 7, 2024; It’s Okay to Not Be Okay: Tips and Resources for Mental Health Awareness Month May 1, 2024; Taking Action: Become a Health Equity Leader April 17, …

https://namigreaterbergen.org/

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Limited mental health equity might cost U.S. $14T by 2040

(4 days ago) WEBThe cost of avoidable mental health emergencies due to inequitable access is only slated to grow, the assessment continued. By 2040, the Deloitte and Meharry researchers estimated the U.S. would spend $1.26 trillion each year on costs related to mental health inequities. That includes an estimated $17.5 billion in ED utilization.

https://www.techtarget.com/patientengagement/news/366585593/Limited-mental-health-equity-might-cost-US-14T-by-2040

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Victorian government makes biggest venture capital investment …

(3 days ago) WEBA leading economist and a mental health advocate have both questioned the Victorian government's priorities after the state budget released earlier this month included $23 million in cuts to

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-05-15/breakthrough-victoria-37-million-world-view-investment/103839164

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Savannah Gankiewicz of Hawaii crowned Miss USA after previous …

(5 days ago) WEBHONOLULU (AP) — Savannah Gankiewicz of Hawaii was crowned Miss USA 2023, more than a week after the previous titleholder resigned for mental health reasons.. Born and raised on the island of Maui, Gankiewicz is a model who leads a female empowerment nonprofit organization.

https://apnews.com/article/miss-usa-savannah-gankiewicz-hawaii-24fabf1b11fded33b8a8594faf258198

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Supporting kids’ mental health is within our grasp

(3 days ago) WEBIn collaboration with other experts, the department developed the Wisconsin School Mental Health Framework, which is helping guide schools in developing comprehensive school mental health systems. It’s simple – our students and our schools need more from us. Kids are experiencing record highs of anxiety and depression. The …

https://dpi.wi.gov/news/releases/2024/mental-health-awareness-jill-underly-students

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NJ Businesses Light Up Green for Mental Health Month

(Just Now) WEBDelta Dental of NJ, Johnson & Johnson, Hackensack Medical Center and even the New Jersey State House Dome Join More than 35 Others. On May 14, 2024. More than 35 businesses, organizations, landmarks and agencies statewide are illuminating their buildings with the hue of green throughout May, symbolizing solidarity for mental health …

https://njbmagazine.com/njb-news-now/nj-businesses-light-up-green-for-mental-health-month/

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Mental Health and Wellbeing Act 2022 health.vic.gov.au

(1 days ago) WEBVictoria’s Mental Health and Wellbeing Act 2022 commenced on 1 September 2023. The act applies to state-funded mental health and wellbeing service providers. The Act supports changes underway to create a diverse, responsive and compassionate mental health and wellbeing system for all Victorians. The Act is a key …

https://www.health.vic.gov.au/mental-health-and-wellbeing-act

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Increase in COVID-19 activity health.vic.gov.au

(3 days ago) WEBSymptoms and transmission. COVID-19 symptoms vary from mild to severe and may appear between 1-14 days after exposure to the virus. They include: fever, chills and/or sweats. Some people may also experience headache, muscle soreness, fatigue, nausea, vomiting and diarrhoea, loss of smell and taste, loss of appetite.

https://www.health.vic.gov.au/health-alerts/increase-in-covid-19-activity

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Michele Levin - Psychology Today: Health, Help, Happiness

(Just Now) WEBMichele Levin, Licensed Professional Counselor, Somerville, NJ, 08876, (732) 490-7142, Former Program Director of the Child and Adolescent Program at one of the largest outpatient programs in New

https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapists/michele-levin-somerville-nj/329690

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