A proposed legislation aims to shift the responsibility for handling mental health crises from law enforcement to paramedics. Under the proposal, paramedics would be required to take individuals experiencing a crisis to an inpatient mental health facility or one deemed suitable by the mental health authority, and file a notice of detention explaining their reasoning. This move is supported by both law enforcement and the paramedic community, with officials citing that medics have more advanced training in handling such situations. The proposal would allow police officers to focus on public safety, as Sheriff's Association representative Howard and Austin-Travis County EMS Employees Association President Selena Xie believe that medics are better equipped to handle mental health crises.
https://www.khou.com/article/news/local/texas/texas-mental-health-detentions-bill-paramedics-police/269-3a6e9c22-4d0f-49a6-b0b9-c02c9dcaf658Lee, a part-time cleaner with an "anger management problem", was in court to face charges related to an incident at Yuhua Village Market and Food Centre. He had claimed that his friend pushed him, causing him to fall, but acknowledged that he had acted wrongly by splashing bleach on his friend's face and eyes, which could have caused blindness. Lee is being treated for stress and remorse at the Institute of Mental Health (IMH) and is taking daily medication. District Judge Shaiffudin Saruwan noted that the maximum punishment for voluntarily causing hurt is three years in jail or a S$5,000 fine, while mischief carries a maximum penalty of two years in jail or a fine.
https://channelnewsasia.com/singapore/elderly-man-jailed-splashing-bleach-mixture-friend-sealing-keyholes-glue-4815741A recent study by the Murdoch Children's Research Institute found that almost three-quarters of Australian adolescents experience clinically significant symptoms of depression or anxiety during their teenage years. The research, which tracked over 1,200 children from Melbourne between 2012 and 2019, revealed that 74% of participants reported experiencing symptoms of depression or anxiety at least once between the ages of 10 and 18. Notably, girls were found to be at a higher risk, with 84% reporting symptoms compared to 61% of boys. The study's lead author, Ellie Robson, expressed concern about the findings, highlighting that mental health problems in adolescence can have serious lifelong consequences.
https://www.lokmattimes.com/health/almost-three-quarters-of-australian-adolescents-experience-depression-or-anxiety-study/The Samaritan Befrienders Hong Kong, a leading suicide prevention group in Hong Kong, has reported a concerning rise in pupil suicides around the start of the school term this year. According to their data, which was collected from news reports and school networks, there were 10 cases of student suicides between mid-August and September, a significant increase from six logged during the same period in 2023. The group is calling for more crisis intervention options to address the stigma surrounding seeking help, as authorities report a drop in suspected cases over a longer period.
https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/education/article/3290845/hong-kong-ngo-warns-pupil-suicide-rise-after-logging-10-cases-amid-term-start?module=top_story&pgtype=sectionThe author's life took a drastic turn after being involved in a bike accident that left them with injuries and depression. Despite struggling with mental health issues during high school at Long Island, attending Binghamton University provided a sense of freedom and relief from their parents' constant pressure, allowing the author to explore their identity.
https://www.insider.com/became-deeply-depressed-after-being-hit-by-car-injured-2024-12A panel of the College of Registered Nurses of Manitoba has ruled that Trevor Farley's nursing license should be revoked due to concerns about his mental health, citing that it poses a risk to the public. The decision was made after an order was published outlining specific incidents and behaviors that raised red flags about Farley's ability to practice safely as a nurse.
https://globalnews.ca/news/10913697/nurse-seven-oaks-attack-licence/Ow-Yang was detained by a bystander who observed her to be in an irate state and feared she may harm the victim Amanda. Police found two knives at her home when they arrived, and she was taken to St Vincent's Hospital under the Mental Health Act due to her aggressive behavior. She was later charged with common assault, stalking, intimidation, and destroying property after attempting to have the charges dealt with under mental health legislation. The court heard that Ow-Yang had been diagnosed with depression, anxiety, ADHD, and an eating disorder, and had blacked out at a jewellery event before attacking Amanda.
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-14180679/Paris-Ow-Yang-OnlyFans-rampage-assault.htmlA former nurse, Grace Rabickow, who was attacked by a patient with a fire extinguisher in 2021 at Lowell General Hospital's Saints Campus, is awaiting the outcome of her attacker's bench trial. The man, Jean Paul Durand, who was homeless and had a history of mental illness, is set to face a judge on Tuesday. Rabickow, who suffered a fractured skull and brain bleed as a result of the attack, is concerned that the charges may be dropped if Durand pleads insanity. She believes that his actions were not excusable due to his psychiatric illness and is seeking closure and justice for herself and other nurses who have been victims of workplace violence.
https://www.boston25news.com/news/local/former-lowell-general-hospital-nurse-believes-attacker-will-have-charges-dropped/ZI2IM5Z5G5BCRPENTCS3A3BQWA/A survey conducted by CAMPE found that nearly half of respondents reported noticing mental instability in children, with other common issues including inattention to education, unruly behavior, device addiction, fearfulness, panic, and a sense of insecurity among children. To address these concerns, the organization recommends that parents adopt a supportive approach, limit mobile use, and encourage participation in local sports and cultural activities.
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