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NC moves to end police involvement in transporting mental health patients

NC Health News

By Taylor Knopf When someone is having a mental health crisis whether theyre thinking about suicide, acting erratically or experiencing hallucinations they frequently end up in a hospital emergency department, mostly because there are few places for them to go. Its a practice that many patients find traumatizing.

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Five Nobel Prize winners publish scientific article collection for children

Frontiers

With the help of a science mentor, each article in the Nobel Collection has been reviewed by kids themselves to ensure it is understandable, fun, and engaging before publication. Quasi-Crystal, Not Quasi-Scientist , written by Dan Shechtman , awarded The Nobel Prize in Chemistry 2011. ABOUT FRONTIERS.

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Have smartphones and ubiquitous internet access affected sedentary time among children and adolescents?

International Journal of Epidemiology Blog

The public health consequences of this increase in sedentary time are uncertain. Sedentary time appears to be unrelated to metabolic health in youth, when moderate- to vigorous-intensity physical activity is taken into consideration. Modern societies are highly automated, with little need to expend energy in physical activity.

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Journalist uncovers high cancellation rates for veterans’ mental health appointments

Association of Health Care Journalists

Veterans should be able to receive mental health care as a benefit through the Veterans Health Administration. Drew posted a message on Reddits r/Veterans site saying if you have an issue with mental health care appointments being canceled, direct message me, to see if there were trends.

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Fewer NC children dying at the hands of a parent or caregiver, new report shows

NC Health News

By Jennifer Fernandez Fewer North Carolina children are dying at the hands of a parent or caregiver, according to a new report by a retired leader of the states health system whose career focused on the well-being of children. Vitaglione, now retired, has continued to study child health issues.

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HIV in Focus: Living Positively

Black Health Matters

Advances in HIV treatment have allowed those living with HIV to help manage the disease, however HIV remains a major public health challenge. You can live more positively with HIV by understanding the condition, managing your health, and prioritizing your mental well-being. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

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Ripple effects of ICE raids create health challenges for New York City

HEALTHBEAT

Marisa Donnellys community public health forecast in your inbox a day early. Immigration, one area experiencing significant policy change, is inextricably linked to public health. ICE raids have profound health effects on individuals and communities There is a direct health impact of trauma. Lets dig in.