In the heart of San Carlos, a unique place called California Clubhouse is offering hope and support to adults with mental illness. This isn't your typical treatment center; it's a community where members can be themselves, not just patients. Leslie Roberts, 67, found solace here after years of struggling with manic depression, addiction, and homelessness. She's now t...
A few days ago, a jury unanimously found Daniel Penny not guilty. Following the verdict, former Manhattan District Attorney Cyrus Vance Jr. expressed his dismay, stating that Penny's prosecution should never have happened. The incident took place in May 2023. Daniel Penny was on an uptown train when he encountered Jordan Neely, a former Michael Jackson impersonator. ...
Lifestyle interventions, like physical activity, healthy diets, and better sleep, have become super important in mental health care. These changes can help both physical and mental health. A recent study looked at 89 reviews to see if these interventions work for adults with severe mental illness (SMI). They found that combining behavior changes, better diets, and ex...
Violence is a big problem worldwide, and folks with severe mental illness are particularly at risk. In 2020, researchers at Butabika Hospital in Uganda studied this issue. They talked to 385 patients, aged 18 and above, using surveys to understand their experiences with violence in the past year. The results showed that about one in three patients faced some form of ...
Taking medicine for mental health isn't easy, especially in Uganda. Many people stop taking their pills, and this can lead to big problems like relapses and early deaths. Researchers from Kampala International University Teaching Hospital and Jinja Regional Referral Hospital wanted to know why this was happening. They talked to 396 adults with mental health issues. ...
A deadly stabbing spree in Manhattan has reignited fears about a nearby homeless shelter. The Alexandria Center for Life Science, a major research hub, has been complaining about the Bellevue Men’s Shelter for years. They say it's dangerous and puts their work at risk. The shelter is home to many mentally ill and formerly imprisoned people. City Hall promised to move...
Riding into the unknown can be a daunting task, but for a group of bikers from Northeastern Wisconsin, it was a chance to make a difference. They joined forces with a former American Idol winner, Franki Moscato, to raise awareness and funds for mental health and depression. The event, called Fellows Ride, had been held in various parts of the world, but this was its ...
In the state of Mississippi, a groundbreaking program is taking shape to revolutionize the way mental health services are provided to individuals in jail. The Roderick and Solange MacArthur Justice Center at the University of Mississippi School of Law has partnered with the Mississippi Department of Mental Health to create a two-year collaboration, aimed at connectin...