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Category Archives: Behavioral Health Services
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Sep
Sep
Challenges still persist in the fight to remove stigma from mental illness and improve the diagnosing capabilities. Find out where progress is being made in awareness and treatment of mental illness.
One out of five of the 50 million public school kids exhibit signs of a mental health disorder, including depression, and anxiety. Mental disorders dramatically affect a child’s ability to learn.
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Sep
Sep
Hillary Clinton rolled out a comprehensive plan to address mental health services earlier this week. The plan focuses on an early diagnosis and intervention, enforcing mental health access regardless of income, and provide training to law enforcement officers on how to handle situations where people are struggling with mental health problems.
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Aug
Aug
Americans getting treatment for a mental health condition is difficult for many, and may be even worse for young African Americans and Hispanics
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Aug
Aug
Mental health is just as important as physical health. Over the past few years, incidents involving bullying have escalated across campuses throughout the US.
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Jun
Jun
After the recent mass shooting, we all have probably experienced a lot of strong emotions. An important point to remember after events like this is that any emotion is valid, there is NO right or wrong way to feel. Common reactions can include having a sense of shock, experiencing sadness, grief, outrage, anger, anxiety and fear, helplessness (especially concern that it can happen anywhere to anyone), numbness, and many other emotions. Adults and children alike can exhibit trouble sleeping, poor appetite (or overeating to soothe themselves), difficulty concentrating, or having trouble with organization and memory.
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May
May
As we honor the fallen this Memorial Day weekend, it’s also a time to recommit to providing proper health care to veterans. Many veterans are not receiving the care they need in a timely manner in the VA health system. Community health centers like Legacy are ready and willing to provide high-quality care to them and their families.
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May
May
Top Texas doctor specializing in transgender care: ‘I don’t want my patients pushed into even higher-risk categories.’
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May
May
Treating the Latino community can pose a unique challenge. Taking their beliefs, values and cultural differences into account can help ensure proper care.