New Jersey cops rescue armed man from fire during mental health crisis
MONROE TWP., N.J. — Three Monroe Township police officers pulled a man from a burning bedroom during a mental health crisis on May 17, despite …
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Sen. Andy Kim backs Kids Online Safety Act, citing rising mental health risks for youth
TRENTON, N.J. — U.S. Senator Andy Kim (D-NJ) expressed strong support for the Kids Online Safety Act in a letter to constituents this week, emphasizing …
New Jersey expands ARRIVE Together mental health crisis program to Brick and Toms River
TRENTON, N.J. — The ARRIVE Together program, designed to improve law enforcement responses to mental health crises, has expanded to Brick Township and Toms River, …
New Jersey Governor Announces Ban on Cell Phones in Public Schools, Citing Teen Mental Health Decline
TRENTON, N.J. — New Jersey school testing grades are down. Mental health issues among teens and students across the state are at an all-time high. …
Bronx man sentenced to 18 years for strangling girlfriend in mental health facility
BRONX, NY — A Bronx man has been sentenced to 18 years in prison for strangling his girlfriend in his room at a mental health …
Cookie drive honors late teen firefighter, supports first responders’ mental health
PITTSBURGH, PA — The Allegheny County Sheriff’s Office expressed gratitude for its inclusion in an annual holiday cookie drive honoring the memory of Mark Matesic, …
Cat Eating Ohio Woman Gets Year in Prison, Mental Health Evaluation
This is one of those headlines that stops you in your tracks and leaves you questioning everything you thought you knew about human behavior. Allexis …
Individual dies in self-inflicted shooting during mental health crisis in Frederick
FREDERICK, MD — A person experiencing a mental health crisis died Saturday after sustaining a self-inflicted gunshot wound in the 300 block of West Seventh …
Monmouth Medical Center opens remodeled mental health crisis space for adults and children
NEPTUNE, N.J. — Monmouth Medical Center (MMC) celebrated the opening of its newly remodeled facility for mental health crisis intervention, offering a safe and supportive …
Support for Mental Health Offered by Buncombe County Sheriff’s Office
Buncombe County, NC – The Buncombe County Sheriff’s Office continues to prioritize the mental health of deputies and staff, especially following Hurricane Helene. They collaborate …
Panel on Mental Health and Law Enforcement Conducted by Union County’s CIT
Absecon, NJ – The Union County Crisis Intervention Team (CIT) hosted Atlantic County Prosecutor’s Office Director of Community Outreach Shavonne Davis on Thursday for a …
NJ Bill to For Mental Health Care for the Deaf Advances
TRENTON, NJ – The Senate Budget and Appropriations Committee has progressed legislation sponsored by Senator Linda Greenstein and Senate Majority Leader Teresa Ruiz. The bill …
Woodbridge Man Arrested for Assaulting Officers During Mental Health Crisis
WOODBRIDGE, VA—A tense situation unfolded in Woodbridge when police responded to a call involving a person in a mental health crisis. The incident took place …
Lawyer for Lakewood Mother Who Killed Her Children for Religious Reasons Cites Mental Illness
LAKEWOOD, N.J. — According to court documents and statements from the lawyer representing a Lakewood mother who stabbed one of her children and drowned that …
Philadelphia Non-Profits Receive Funding to Expand Mental Health Services for Homeless
HARRISBURG, PA – Attorney General Michelle Henry announced significant financial support for two Philadelphia-based non-profit organizations, Center for Families and Relationships (CFAR) and Project HOME, …
Yardley Man Walked Neighborhood in Camo Carrying Rifle, Detained for Mental Health Screening
UNION AVENUE, NJ – A distressing situation unfolded yesterday afternoon when police were alerted to a man seen carrying a weapon around Union Avenue and …
Discovering Peace: The Mental Health Benefits of Quitting Social Media
TRENTON, NJ – A recent internal poll conducted by Shore News Network shows that people who gave up social media are happier today than they …
First Responders’ Mental Health: Ptsd-911 Movie Screening Event
“Baltimore County Police Department to Screen Documentary on First Responder PTSD at Gordon Center for Performing Arts” The Baltimore County Police Department’s Peer Support and …
Lakewood’s Maggie’s Bar Trashed by Man in Mental Crisis
LAKEWOOD, NJ – The Lakewood Police Department was dispatched to Maggie’s Bar at 145 County Club Drive following a burglary report on Sunday, April 7th. …
CARRIE SHEFFIELD: What Biden Is Conveniently Forgetting To Mention About America’s Mental Health Crisis
CARRIE SHEFFIELD: What Biden Is Conveniently Forgetting To Mention About America’s Mental Health Crisis Carrie Sheffield on March 11, 2024 During President Biden’s State of …
Toms River Teachers Complete First Aid Certifications, Mental Health Training
TOMS RIVER, NJ—Staff members from Toms River Regional Schools’ three high schools have recently completed their First Aid certification, focusing on mental health. The certification, …
‘They Are Being Very Crafty’: Sol Wisenberg Says Biden Special Counsel Report Implies ‘Really Limited Mental Capacity’
‘They Are Being Very Crafty’: Sol Wisenberg Says Biden Special Counsel Report Implies ‘Really Limited Mental Capacity’ Harold Hutchison on February 8, 2024 Former deputy …
Mental strain, deepening risks as Israel’s war with Hamas reaches 100 days
By James Mackenzie JERUSALEM (Reuters) – One hundred days after Hamas gunmen broke out of Gaza to launch the deadliest attack in Israel’s history, tens …
Allentown Man Arrested for Aggravated Assault During Mental Health Breakdown
ALLENTOWN, PA – On Sunday, Allentown Police responded to a disturbance on the 1300 block of South Race Street at approximately 5:00 PM. Eder Odemar …
New Jersey’s New Mental Health Bill Would Give Criminals ‘Get Out of Jail Free’ Card Says GOP
TRENTON, NJ – Controversial legislation, S-524, was passed yesterday by the New Jersey Senate, raising concerns from Senator Joe Pennacchio (R-26) about its potential impact …
Utica Police Successfully Resolve Mental Health Crisis with No Injuries
UTICA, NY – On November 10th, 2023, Utica Police responded to a mental health crisis on Avery Pl involving a potentially suicidal and armed individual. …
‘Paranoia’: Public Safety Officials Believe Mental Health Issues Plagued Maine Mass Shooter
‘Paranoia’: Public Safety Officials Believe Mental Health Issues Plagued Maine Mass Shooter Mary Lou Masters on October 28, 2023 The suspect of the Lewiston, Maine, …
Gov. Murphy Has Solution for Youth Mental Health Crisis, Others Say He Created It
TRENTON, NJ – Never one to let a good ‘National Day’ go to waste, New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy spiked the football on the ongoing …
Mental Health Call Ends With One Suspect Shot
COLUMBUS, OH – A mental health call escalated into violence as an officer was struck and a man was shot. The incident occurred around 10:49 …
Appeals court tosses order requiring Mississippi to change mental health system
By Brendan Pierson (Reuters) – A U.S. appeals court on Wednesday threw out a lower court order that required the state of Mississippi to make …
Thrive House in Clementon Opens to Fill Child and Family Mental Health Gap
CLEMENTON, NJ – Thrive House will officially open its doors on September 23 at 2 p.m., marking a significant step toward addressing the shortage of …
Vivek Ramaswamy Proposes Bringing Back ‘Mental Health Institutions’ To Fight Crime
Vivek Ramaswamy Proposes Bringing Back ‘Mental Health Institutions’ To Fight Crime Harold Hutchison on August 31, 2023 Republican presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy called for bringing …
SWAT Team Called, Man Shot Dead by Police During Mental Health Incident
Jersey City, NJ – The Attorney General’s Office is conducting an investigation into a fatal police-involved shooting that occurred on Sunday. The incident happened when …
Rikers Island Inmate Stabbed Mental Health Worker With Makeshift Dagger
BRONX, NY – Bronx District Attorney Darcel D. Clark announced today the indictment of Claude White, a 24-year-old Rikers Island inmate, for Attempted Murder and …
Biden Admin’s Latest Green Guidance Could Deter Productive Land Use In Favor Of Mental Health
Biden Admin’s Latest Green Guidance Could Deter Productive Land Use In Favor Of Mental Health Nick Pope on August 2, 2023 The White House issued …
Soccer-US players harness World Cup spotlight for mental health initiative
By Nathan Frandino AUCKLAND (Reuters) – The United States brought the issue of mental wellbeing to the fore at the Women’s World Cup on Wednesday …
Man Arrested After Armed Standoff Amid Mental Health Crisis
ATLANTIC CITY, NJ – On Wednesday, Atlantic City Police Department officers arrested a man who reportedly held a woman hostage at gunpoint during a mental …
Bill to create criminal mental health Diversion program in NJ advances
TRENTON, NJ – Criminals with mental health issues could soon avoid jail time under a new law being pushed through the legislature in Trenton. The …
Governor Murphy to address decline in youth mental health in New jersey
Newark, New Jersey – Governor Murphy is set to participate in a fireside chat focused on youth mental health at Kean University. The event, scheduled …
Bucco & Corrado Bill Supporting Veterans’ Mental Health Advances
Sen. Anthony M. Bucco and Sen. Kristin Corrado’s bill that would designate September 22nd of each year as Veterans Suicide Awareness & Remembrance Day was approved by the Senate Military and Veterans’ Affairs Committee.
Maryland School District Sues Social Media Companies, Alleges Their Platforms Are Contributing to Mental Health Crisis
Maryland School District Sues Social Media Companies, Alleges Their Platforms Are Contributing to Mental Health Crisis Reagan Reese on May 17, 2023 A Maryland school …
Texas Shooter Was Discharged From US Army After Three Months Over ‘Physical Or Mental Conditions,’ Pentagon Says
Texas Shooter Was Discharged From US Army After Three Months Over ‘Physical Or Mental Conditions,’ Pentagon Says Micaela Burrow on May 8, 2023 The man …
Philadelphia Mental Health Worker Convicted of Medicaid Fraud
HARRISBURG, PA – Attorney General Michelle Henry today announced the conviction of Cornelius Edwards, 45, of Philadelphia, for Medicaid Fraud, Theft by Deception, and Tampering …
Governor Murphy heads to Michigan to speak about youth mental health issues
TRENTON, NJ – New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy will be heading to Michigan on Wednesday to meet with governors from across the country to talk …
Union County Expands Mental Health Crisis Response Program to More Police Departments
UNION COUNTY, NJ – The Union County Prosecutor’s Office has expanded New Jersey’s ARRIVE Together program to additional police departments in the county. The program …
‘Paranoia’: This Transgender Gun Community Plays Host To Fears Of ‘Genocide’, Mental Illness
‘Paranoia’: This Transgender Gun Community Plays Host To Fears Of ‘Genocide’, Mental Illness Laurel Duggan on April 9, 2023 Transgender gun owners, some of whom …
Police Investigate Strong-Arm Robbery of Woman at Mental Health Center
NEWARK, DE – The Delaware State Police are investigating a strong-arm robbery that occurred at A Center For Mental Wellness on South Old Baltimore Pike …
Hundreds Of Students’ Mental Health Records Leaked Online After Dark Web Hack
Hundreds Of Students’ Mental Health Records Leaked Online After Dark Web Hack Reagan Reese on February 22, 2023 Hundreds of students’ mental health records were …
NIH-Funded Study Claims Trans Hormones Improve Mental Health — Despite Patient Suicides
NIH-Funded Study Claims Trans Hormones Improve Mental Health — Despite Patient Suicides Laurel Duggan on January 26, 2023 The National Institutes of Health (NIH) funded …
Major School District Sues Big Tech Companies For Allegedly Harming Kids’ Mental Health
Major School District Sues Big Tech Companies For Allegedly Harming Kids’ Mental Health Reagan Reese on January 9, 2023 Seattle Public Schools sued several social …