NAMI Lexington has celebrated significant milestones in expanding immediate access to behavioral health services, including the opening of the EmPATH program and a new Behavioral Health Urgent Care Clinic. The organization's peer support work at Eastern State Hospital is particularly notable, where Adult Peer Support Specialist Kirk Reynolds played a crucial role in comforting a mother whose son had recently been hospitalized for his first psychotic episode due to schizophrenia diagnosis.
https://www.lanereport.com/181137/2025/05/non-profit-40-years-of-mental-health-advocacy/A new apartment complex in Great Falls is prioritizing on-site services to support residents' well-being, with case management from Opportunities, Inc., and will feature mental health offices and other resources to help individuals achieve stability and create a new path forward. The project, led by NeighborWorks, aims to provide comprehensive support for affordable housing efforts, coinciding with the organization's 45th anniversary.
https://www.montanarightnow.com/great-falls/baatz-block-apartments-nearing-completion-aims-to-fight-homelessness-in-great-falls/article_23374927-a178-4764-8b2c-b1374bc804ce.htmlA new bill passed by the North Carolina House requires parental consent for minors to receive treatment for sexually transmitted diseases, alcohol or substance abuse issues, and emotional disturbances unless they are 16 years old and the condition can be treated with a short-term prescription.
https://reason.com/2025/05/07/california-sex-trafficking-fight-erupts-over-punishment-for-soliciting-minors/The Peace Corps has been rejected by a group of volunteers who claim the organization's mental health screening guidelines discriminated against them based on their disabilities. The lawsuit alleges that the guidelines are in violation of federal disability law and prohibitions against arbitrary agency action, but a federal judge has narrowed the claims, ruling that guidelines aren't final agency action.
https://news.bloomberglaw.com/ip-law/peace-corps-gets-rejected-volunteers-disability-bias-row-prunedPrince Harry expressed disappointment with his father, King Charles, over the decision to deny him taxpayer-funded security, stating he feels "let down" by his father's role in this matter. In a new interview with BBC, Prince Harry suggested that his father should step away from making decisions on his security needs, implying that King Charles' comments about "the establishment" may be influencing these decisions.
https://www.geo.tv/latest/603438-how-prince-harry-argues-king-charles-is-letting-him-downSan Diego County faces a mental health provider shortage, with an estimated need for 8,100 more providers by 2027. The region is already facing a loss of experienced professionals, as 40% of psychologists and certain therapists are over 50 years old, according to the 2022 state survey. This shortage comes as demand for mental health services increases, particularly after the COVID-19 pandemic.
https://calmatters.org/health/mental-health/2025/05/mental-health-providers-california/The Tanzanian government is establishing a Mental Health National Council to address suicidal tendencies. The council's formation is underway, with a comprehensive review to ensure robust guidelines. Dr Mollel stated that individuals detained at Mirembe Mental Health Hospital after committing offences linked to suicide attempts are being treated by the government, even without family involvement. Collaboration between medical professionals and security organs is crucial in such cases.
https://www.thecitizen.co.tz/tanzania/news/national/mental-health-services-included-in-nhif-package-says-government-5031886Tanzania is mourning the death of former Prime Minister and First Vice President Cleopa David Msuya, who passed away on May 7, 2025, at 94 years old. President Samia Suluhu Hassan confirmed his death in a recorded video, stating he died from cardiac complications while receiving treatment at Mzena Hospital in Dar es Salaam.
https://www.thecitizen.co.tz/tanzania/news/national/tanzania-s-former-prime-minister-cleopa-msuya-dies-at-94-5031982A non-invasive brain stimulation treatment called TMS is showing promising results for individuals with depression and anxiety, particularly those who are resistant to medication. Dr. Jami Eschler and Dr. Ana Stan, both psychiatrists at Psychiatry Associates in Montana, have seen significant improvements of up to 70% in symptoms for patients like Liz. The treatment works by increasing the connection between mood-regulating areas of the brain, as shown in brain scans. Despite growing availability of TMS in cities like Bozeman and Billings, access remains a challenge due to a shortage of mental health professionals in Montana, where nearly 600,000 people live without adequate care.
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