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More women are dying in jail

ENDLESS TEARS – July 15th, 2021 - Experts told The 19th that the numbers underscore the need to not only assist women’s needs inside the jails, but to also implement systemic reforms, services and progra... Read More...

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Cannabis Use May Be Linked with Suicidal Thoughts, Plans, Attempts in Young Adults

DYING TO STOP – June 24, 2021 - Cannabis use has been associated with a higher likelihood of thinking about suicide in young adults, according to a study from the US National Institutes of Health publish... Read More...

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YOUR LIFE IS YOUR OWN – June 1, 2021 - Most would keep such skeletons secreted in the closet, but Jake discusses it openly believing it will inspire change, hope and healing among those grappling with the wors... Read More...

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When Someone Says ‘Everything Is Fine,’ It Usually Isn’t

BOOK REVIEW – May 28, 2021- Tim had wrestled in high school at 270 pounds, and at 23, he was still gigantic, living at home, sleeping through the days and spending nights in the basement lifting weights while h... Read More...

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Photographs depict the stark reality of addiction in the US

SNOW ANGELS – May 21, 2021 - Fearless and prolific conflict photographer James Nachtwey has been at the frontline of battles all over the world. On this occasion, he travelled with visual journalist and editor ... Read More...

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Is fear of opioids leaving patients in pain?

DOCTOR’S DILEMMA – April 23, 2021 - We heard from someone who has reached the end of his rope: “In June, I will have suffered from severe chronic pain for 28 years. I will be dead before then. My doctor has cut me b... Read More...

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Ernest Hemingway: How Mental Illness Plagued Writer & Family

A FAREWELL TO SANITY – April 1, 2021 - He also had a fraught relationship with his mother, who dressed Hemingway as a girl when he was a child. Hemingway’s third wife, journalist Martha Gellhorn, would later at... Read More...

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Antidepressants Still Linked to Increased Suicide Risk

TO THE END? – March 15, 2021 - According to Hengartner et al., the last meta-analysis that included observational studies was published in 2009, included only eight studies with about 200,000 participants, and did n... Read More...

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Meghan Markle’s mental health struggles echo Princess Diana’s experience

A “ROYAL” FAMILY MATTER – March 11, 2021 - Meghan Markle and Prince Harry’s sit-down interview with Oprah Winfrey first aired on CBS on Sunday, and one area in particular that seems to have resonated is Markle’... Read More...

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What Happens When You Mix Antidepressants with Recreational Drugs?

DON’T TRY THIS AT HOME ... OR ANYWHERE – Feb. 9, 2021 - When Emily, 22, was first prescribed antidepressants at 16, she continued her weekend ritual of binge-drinking at parties. Over time, she realised it wasn... Read More...

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Who’s Taking Care of Mental Health Professionals?

DOCTOR (CAN’T) HEAL THYSELF – February 11, 2021 - USA TODAY spoke with half a dozen mental health workers who told us the pandemic has been the most challenging year of their professional lives. Every one of th... Read More...

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The Pandemic’s Toll on Children’s Mental Health

SUFFER THE CHILDREN, AND TEENS, TOO – Jan 12, 2021 - KRISSY WILLIAMS, 15, had attempted suicide before, but never with pills.The teen was diagnosed with schizophrenia when she was 9. People with this chronic mental... Read More...

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Covid Poses ‘greatest threat to mental health since WWII’

From across the pond... – Dec. 27, 2020 - The coronavirus crisis poses the greatest threat to mental health since the second world war, with the impact to be felt for years after the virus has been brought und... Read More...

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Man Starts Knitting Group to Help People Recover From Addiction

Idle hands... – Dec. 27, 2020 - As Mendonca spent his days knitting yarn and making his own unique creations, fellow residents at the facility began to take notice. One by one, Mendonca’s solo hobby turned i... Read More...

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How to Talk to Loved Ones About Their Mental Health

WATCH – From the Heart – Dec. 1, 2020 - The year 2020 has exacted a psychological toll on Americans. Levels of anxiety and depression have skyrocketed alongside increases in drug overdoses and alcohol consumpt... Read More...

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Thanksgiving has new meaning for former gang member

WATCH – Grateful for a new slice of turkey and sober life – Nov. 28, 2020 - “I never really was thankful for life,” Pennebaker said. He served prison time, and he came to Longview in 2017. At one point, he was h... Read More...

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Sarah hid her addiction from everyone, then it all unravelled.

WATCH – When suicide is off the table – Nov. 9, 2020 - hey completed seven rounds of IVF, before they realised their reality: their story wasn’t going to end in children. “I would’ve been happy to put... Read More...

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How to Recognize Teen Cyberbullying

With virtual interaction becoming even more prevalent during this time of social distancing, teen cyberbullying is on the rise. One out of every three teens has experienced cyberbullying. Because it causes distress a... Read More...

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The Dog Who Saved Me

A Tail of Hope – October 2020 - Brayson’s name was meant to sound soft and approachable for fear of the stigma that Pit Bulls have had to contend with in recent years. And he was soft, friendly and loving. At m... Read More...

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California sheriff’s department to pair therapists with deputies

Sherlock Holmes & Dr. Watson? – Oct. 24, 2020 - A sheriff’s office in Nevada County, California, is launching a program to partner deputies responding to certain types of non-criminal 911 calls with a lice... Read More...

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Dad battling alcoholism sent heartbreaking text before taking own life

The final decision... – Sep. 18, 2020 - Kane Watkins, 33, was found hanged under a bridge in Tunstall, Stoke-on-Trent, on November 19 after previously making threats to take his own life on social media. A fat... Read More...

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What Everyone Should Know About Teen Suicide Prevention

We can all help... September 18, 2020 - Experts say it’s too soon to tell whether suicide rates are already spiking as a result of the pandemic. But they warn that the risks are significant. The authors of a rec... Read More...

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Brothers beat addiction after hearing of mother’s suicide while serving prison time

Family Freedom – August 31, 2020 - Timmy, who runs the podcast with fellow recovering addict James Leonard, has been clean from drugs for nine years. For his brother Tommy, the path to a drug-free life has tak... Read More...

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YouTube star Landon Clifford’s suicide after struggle with depression…drugs

WATCH – Life’s Struggle – August 29, 2020 - YouTube star and young father Landon Clifford hanged himself after struggling with depression and drug addiction for years, his heartbroken wife told their nearly 1.4 milli... Read More...

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WAITING FOR AN ECHO: The Madness of American Incarceration By Christine Montross

BOOK REVIEW: The Madness of American Incarceration – July 21, 2020 - Montross is a gifted, often compelling storyteller. She opens her book with an explanation of how the whims of police officers can lead two similar... Read More...

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Carol Burnett seeks guardianship of grandson due to daughter’s addiction

Al-anon for All – August 20, 2020 - The comedy legend also said in the filing that her daughter sent multiple text messages on July 15 to Dylan and her adult son, Zachary Carlson, in which she threatened suici... Read More...

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San Diego VA lied about drug treatment for suicidal vets

Our foreign warriors defeated at home – June 26, 2020 - The taxpayer-funded government agency is legally required to be transparent and accountable to the public. But during the past two years of inewsource’s coverag... Read More...

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Former Playmate Ashley Mattingly’s Cause of Death was Suicide

Hard Drugs Stink – June 10, 2020 - Former playmate Ashley Mattingly’s cause of death has been revealed. Mattingly, who died by suicide in April, died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound to the head, according to t... Read More...

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