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 the urgent need to increase protections for…
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. Upon arrival, officers located the individual inside…
‘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, mass shooting struggled with mental health issues,…
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 youth mental health crisis in New Jersey.…
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 p.m. in the 1600 block of Sullivant…
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 mental health resources for children and families…
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 back “mental health institutions” as one of…
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 police officers attempted to de-escalate a situation…
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 other charges. White is accused of stabbing…
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 new proposed guidance for federal agencies to…
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 health crisis. Troy Williams, 45, was arrested…
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 Senate Judiciary Committee has issued a favorable…
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 for 11:00 a.m., will also feature Senate…
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'…
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 district is suing several social media companies…
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 suspected of killing eight and wounding seven…
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 with Public Records on Monday. Edwards, a…
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 about mental health issues facing children. In…
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 aims to provide compassionate response during 911…
‘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 have armed themselves out of fear of…
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 in Newark on Monday. At approximately 7:21…
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