An 11-year-old girl, Jocelynn Rojo Carranza, died by suicide in Gainesville, Texas, after alleged bullying over her immigration status. The bullies threatened to call Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents on her family, according to her mother.
https://krcgtv.com/news/nation-world/texas-girl-11-year-old-jocelynn-rojo-carranza-dies-by-suicide-after-bullies-ice-immigration-and-customs-enforcement-threats-against-family-mother-marbella-says-immigration-status-gainesville-intermediate-school-district#EvergreenHealth has added five new primary-care providers to its staff, including Rachel Betts, a certified physician assistant who specializes in treating mental health conditions, and Dr. Esther Choi, who provides preventative care and general medicine services. Other new doctors include Dr. Jamie Ham, a doctor of osteopathic medicine; Dr. Jennifer Hur, a family medicine specialist offering preventative care; and Dr. Daniel Ratzlaff, also a family medicine doctor treating patients of all ages.
https://www.425business.com/news/evergreenhealth-kirkland-new-providers/article_7f081366-78ed-5e22-94a4-9ba55fcf818f.htmlA study conducted by the Chinese University of Hong Kong's faculty of medicine and Peking University Sixth Hospital found that an app-based digital cognitive behavioural therapy for insomnia reduced depression rates among young people in Hong Kong and mainland China by over 40%. The research, led by Professor Wing Yun-kwok, is the first clinical study in Asia to investigate this treatment.
https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/health-environment/article/3299478/app-based-insomnia-therapy-found-cut-depression-rate-among-hong-kong-youth?module=top_story&pgtype=sectionThe Live BeyondThe Live Beyond campaign, launched by the Office of the California Surgeon General as part of the Children and Youth Behavioral Health Initiative, is a historic investment by the State of California aimed at providing emotional, mental, and behavioral health support to young people and families. This initiative is a key component of Governor Gavin Newsom's Master Plan for Kids' Mental Health and his broader Mental Health Movement.
https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/california-surgeon-general-dr-diana-ramos-launches-psa-to-raise-awareness-of-adverse-childhood-experiences-aces-and-toxic-stress-302380855.htmlMeditation has been shown to enhance resilience in individuals, particularly those affected by trauma. A study published in the Journal of Clinical Psychology found that mindfulness meditation reduced symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) in veterans. For example, Dr. Dan Siegel, a clinical professor at UCLA, has incorporated mindfulness into his therapy sessions with patients, leading to improved emotional regulation and resilience. By teaching individuals to focus on the present moment, meditation helps them develop coping skills and better manage stress, ultimately increasing their ability to bounce back from adversity.
https://www.ndtv.com/webstories/feature/benefits-of-meditation-to-relieve-stress-33621#pfrom=home-ndtv_webstoriesMars is partnering with the Human Animal Bond Research Institute, along with several academic institutions including Tufts University's Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine and the University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine, to study the human-animal bond and its impact on mental health. The collaboration aims to deliver new insights into this unique relationship through 2025, in partnership with Calm, a leading mental health company. Dr. Maggie O'Haire from the University of Arizona College of Veterinary Medicine expressed pride in continuing the research program, while Dr. Chris Mosunic from Calm emphasized the importance of understanding pets' role in mental health and wellbeing. The study builds on existing evidence that suggests pets can have a positive impact on mental health, with 56% of people worldwide owning pets and a global pet population of over 1 billion.
https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/mars-launches-landmark-global-study-program-on-pets-contribution-to-human-wellbeing-302380750.htmlApproximately 60 young people from across Montana visited the state capitol to discuss Youth Mental Health, with Terrence Lozeau and Wilson McLaughlin sharing their personal struggles and advocacy experiences. The group, which included Milo Merrill, spoke with lawmakers like Rep. Zooey Zephyr about issues such as bullying, LGBTQIA+ rights, and mental health challenges. Montana has the highest suicide rate per capita in the nation, with reservations experiencing even higher rates.
https://www.kpax.com/news/montana-news/montana-youth-visit-statehouse-during-youth-mental-health-advocacy-dayNikki Davey, a busy flower farmer, has found success with her business by implementing the '1 per cent rule', which involves dedicating one percent of her profits to mental wellbeing initiatives. The strategy has helped her manage stress and maintain a healthy work-life balance.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-02-20/minna-gilligan-unwind-being-kind-to-herself-first-time-mum/104951532An 11-year-old Texas schoolgirl, Jocelynn Rojo Carranza, died by suicide after being repeatedly bullied by classmates over her family's immigration status. Her mother, Marbella Carranza, claims that the school was aware of the alleged bullying but did not notify her. Jocelynn attended Gainesville Intermediate School and was subjected to insults from classmates who threatened to report her parents to immigration authorities if she didn't leave the US. The Gainesville Independent School District has policies in place to combat bullying, but they have not released any information about specific students or incidents.
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