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Tristin Murphy Act passes house, heads to DeSantis’ desk

After making its way through the Senate in April, the Tristin Murphy Act passed the Florida House unanimously on May 2. The bill will now head to Governor Ron DeSantis. The act, which helps redirect detainees with mental health issues toward support systems,
The News-Herald · 3d

Column: Mental Health: It’s time to act – awareness is not enough

Mental Health Awareness Month has been observed in the United States each May to educate the public, highlight the importance of mental well-being, and advocate for better mental
The BMJ · 4d

Coroner calls for specialist menopause care after woman’s suicide

A coroner has demanded specialist medical care for women going through the menopause after a teacher aged 54 killed herself by driving into the path of a heavy goods vehicle. The senior coroner for Somerset,
Icon for www.police.nsw.gov.auNSW Police Online · Aug 14, 2020

Mental health

The Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) has been updated to reflect the amended Mental Health Act 2007 No 8. In addition ... Message from Secretary, NSW Health and NSW Police Commissioner (PDF, 265 kb) NSW Health – NSW Police Force Memorandum of ...
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Opinion: It’s time to fix the Inflation Reduction Act to support mental health

Moreover, most medications used to address a range of mental health conditions, from depression to schizophrenia, are taken orally. Unfortunately, since passage of the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA ...
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Man charged in deadly Lapu-Lapu Day festival rampage was under Mental Health Act supervision

A mental health team was overseeing the man charged with murder in connection with a horrific incident at a Vancouver street festival Saturday that left 11 people dead and many more wounded, according to B.C.'s Ministry of Health. In a statement released ...