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‘Failing to cope’: Malawi faces surge in young people …

(4 days ago) WEBA woman in the ruins of her home after Tropical Storm Ana hit Malawi in January. Poverty and a lack of jobs are fuelling the rise in young people’s mental ill health, experts say.

https://www.theguardian.com/global-development/2022/oct/11/failing-to-cope-malawi-faces-surge-young-people-mental-ill-health

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Rising Suicides Shine Spotlight on Malawi’s Mental Health Burden

(9 days ago) WEBLilongwe, Malawi, Dec 13 2021 (IPS) - When a former deputy speaker of Parliament shot himself dead within the National Assembly buildings in Lilongwe in September 2021, it …

https://ipsnews.net/2021/12/rising-suicides-shine-spotlight-malawis-mental-health-burden/

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Malawi Moves to Tackle Rising Cases of Suicide - Voice of America

(5 days ago) WEBPolice records show that for the past five years suicide cases in Malawi have jumped from 128 in 2018 to 292 last year. Police statistics given to VOA show that the current suicide …

https://www.voanews.com/a/malawi-moves-to-tackle-rising-cases-of-suicide/7215143.html

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Mental health UNICEF Malawi

(Just Now) WEBLilongwe, 22 October 2022 – UNICEF Malawi Youth Advocates – Chisomo Banda, Zakaat Sambo and Lisa Banda – in collaboration with the Ministry of Health’s Curative and …

https://www.unicef.org/malawi/topics/mental-health

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Bridging Gaps in Access to Mental Health Care in Malawi

(9 days ago) WEBThe citizens of Malawi and other countries in Sub-Saharan Africa have a critical need for mental health services that has been compounded by the COVID-19 pandemic. Other …

https://www.nbcc.org/news/article/bridging-gaps-in-access-to-mental-health-care-in-malawi

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The Friendship Bench, Reimagining Mental Healthcare in Malawi

(8 days ago) WEBA new study published in Lancet-Global Health introduces the results of a five-year trial in Malawi that tested two implementation strategies for integrating mental health with …

https://globalhealth.unc.edu/2024/02/the-friendship-bench-reimagining-mental-healthcare-in-malawi/

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Malawi - The Lancet Psychiatry

(3 days ago) WEBMental health services in Malawi can be traced back to the early 1900s, when the British colonial government opened Zomba Lunatic Asylum; a product of its time in both name …

https://www.thelancet.com/journals/lanpsy/article/PIIS2215-0366(21)00175-9/fulltext

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‘We do not talk about it’: Engaging youth in Malawi to inform

(3 days ago) WEBResults. Transcript analyses revealed a vicious cycle of poverty and mental health problems for youth in Malawi. Four key themes were identified, 1) poverty-related …

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC8963557/

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'Drastic rise' in Malawi's suicide rate linked to Covid economic

(9 days ago) WEBBandawe said Malawi is lacking in mental health institutions and expertise to help strengthen coping skills: “We don’t have adequate professionals to help people with …

https://www.theguardian.com/global-development/2020/oct/12/drastic-rise-in-malawis-suicide-rate-linked-to-covid-economic-downturn

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A Path for Scaling Mental Health Treatment in Low-Income …

(3 days ago) WEBThe World Health Organization estimates that over 75% of those needing mental health treatment in LMICs receive no treatment at all. Malawi exemplifies this mental health …

https://globalhealth.unc.edu/2024/04/a-path-for-scaling-mental-health-treatment-in-low-income-countries-results-from-the-sharp-trial/

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Strengthening Mental Health Services in Malawi

(7 days ago) WEBMental health is a critical issue in Malawi. Reports estimate that nearly 30% of patients in the country are affected by mental health conditions. Despite the significant need, the …

https://seedglobalhealth.org/2021/01/11/strengthening-mental-health-services-in-malawi/

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Suicide prevention week launched to encourage - Malawi News

(3 days ago) WEBSuicide prevention week launched to encourage conversations around mental health Malawi 24: Stay up-to-date with the latest news from Malawi and around the world, …

https://malawi24.com/2021/09/06/suicide-prevention-week-launched-to-encourage-conversations-around-mental-health/

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The Friendship Bench, Reimagining Mental Healthcare in Malawi

(7 days ago) WEBA new study published in Lancet-Global Health introduc es the results of a five-year trial in Malawi that tested two implementation strategies for integrating mental health with …

https://globalhealth.unc.edu/malawi/the-friendship-bench-reimagining-mental-healthcare-in-malawi/

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Four Pillars of PIH’s Work in Malawi Partners In Health

(7 days ago) WEBMalawi has been in the news for powerful cyclones and other extreme weather that has battered homes, clinics, communities and farmland. Starting in 2019, trained mental …

https://www.pih.org/article/four-pillars-pihs-work-malawi

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Caring Hands Center

(5 days ago) WEBOur Achievement. Since its inception, Caring Hands Center Limited has been dedicated to fostering a brighter future for mental health in Malawi. Through unwavering …

http://www.chcmalawi.org/

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Mental Health Malawi

(1 days ago) WEBA one stop information center on mental health in Malawi. Our Mission. We provide reliable information on mental health services, research, conferences and other events …

https://mhmalawi.org/

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MUBAS initiates mental health support Malawi University of …

(7 days ago) WEBIn a proactive move to dismantle the barriers encircling mental health concerns and foster a nurturing atmosphere for individuals grappling with their intricate facets, the Malawi …

https://www.mubas.ac.mw/news/mubas-initiates-mental-health-support-15-11-2023

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Are Schools Too Focused on Mental Health? - The New York Times

(8 days ago) WEB671. Lucy Foulkes, a research psychologist at the University of Oxford, wants school systems to proceed cautiously with large-scale mental health interventions. “It’s …

https://www.nytimes.com/2024/05/06/health/mental-health-schools.html

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Rising Suicides Shine Spotlight on Malawi's Mental Health Burden

(Just Now) WEBInter Press Service. Lilongwe, Malawi, Dec 13 (IPS) - When a former deputy speaker of Parliament shot himself dead within the National Assembly buildings in Lilongwe in …

https://www.globalissues.org/news/2021/12/13/29586

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Opinion Mental Health Awareness is Backfiring on Teens - The …

(1 days ago) WEBMedical groups declaring a “national emergency.”. The surgeon general calling for an “all of society” response to a “devastating” mental health crisis among young people. By all

https://www.nytimes.com/2024/05/14/opinion/mental-health-awareness.html

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Peru classifies transgender identities as 'mental health problems' …

(1 days ago) WEBMay 20, 2024, 8:47 AM PDT. By Joe Kottke. LGBTQ advocates in Peru protested in the capital city of Lima last week after the Health Ministry issued a new law that deemed …

https://www.nbcnews.com/nbc-out/out-news/peru-classifies-transgender-identities-mental-health-problems-new-law-rcna152936

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Your Mental Health: Resources To Help Manage Your Mental …

(9 days ago) WEBYOUR MENTAL HEALTH STAN POPOVICH. Stan Popovich is the author of “A Layman’s Guide to Managing Fear,” which covers a variety of techniques that can drastically …

https://www.greenevillesun.com/features/health/your-mental-health-resources-to-help-manage-your-mental-health/article_132df216-1475-11ef-a3b0-f7c53ddee0cc.html

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New task force prescribes mental health support to curb - NBC …

(2 days ago) WEBTo protect new mothers, a federal panel prescribes mental health support. Women's Health. New task force prescribes mental health support to curb maternal deaths. The …

https://www.nbcnews.com/health/womens-health/protect-new-mothers-federal-panel-prescribes-mental-health-support-rcna152413

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Kids in crisis: NJ hospitals see rise in mental health emergencies

(9 days ago) WEBNJ Connect for Recovery: 855-652-3737. New Jersey Hope and Healing: 866-202-4357. Scott Fallon has covered the COVID-19 pandemic since its onset in March 2020. To get …

https://www.northjersey.com/story/news/coronavirus/2022/03/03/nj-covid-children-anxiety-depression-epidemic/6895463001/

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HHS Mental Health Accomplishments by the Numbers

(8 days ago) WEBHHS Mental Health Accomplishments by the Numbers. Launched 988, with more than 9.5 million calls received since July 2022. Under this administration, HHS invested more …

https://www.hhs.gov/about/news/2024/05/16/hhs-mental-health-accomplishments-numbers.html

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Basic Research Powers the First Medication for Postpartum …

(6 days ago) WEBWomen and Mental Health (NIMH health topic page) A Bench-to-Bedside Story: The Development of a Treatment for Postpartum Depression (NIMH Director’s Message) …

https://www.nimh.nih.gov/news/science-news/2024/basic-research-powers-the-first-medication-for-postpartum-depression

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WARMHEART: Malawian Program for Mental Health Research …

(6 days ago) WEBAbout Our Program: Mental health research and policy development is poised for significant growth. In Malawi, known as “the warm heart of Africa,” the country’s first …

https://globalhealth.unc.edu/education/fellowships-and-training-programs/malawian-program-for-mental-health-research-training-warmheart/

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The story behind Malawi’s first tech hub CNN Business

(5 days ago) WEBA technology incubator in Lilongwe, the Malawian capital, is helping to support a broad range of innovations including the country's first banana tissue culture lab. 08:56 - …

https://www.cnn.com/videos/business/2024/05/17/malawi-tech-hub-pkg-05115pseg1-cnni-business.cnn

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Limited mental health equity might cost U.S. $14T by 2040

(4 days ago) WEBThe cost of avoidable mental health emergencies due to inequitable access is only slated to grow, the assessment continued. By 2040, the Deloitte and Meharry researchers …

https://www.techtarget.com/patientengagement/news/366585593/Limited-mental-health-equity-might-cost-US-14T-by-2040

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Supporting kids’ mental health is within our grasp

(3 days ago) WEBIn collaboration with other experts, the department developed the Wisconsin School Mental Health Framework, which is helping guide schools in developing comprehensive school …

https://dpi.wi.gov/news/releases/2024/mental-health-awareness-jill-underly-students

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NJ Businesses Light Up Green for Mental Health Month

(Just Now) WEBDelta Dental of NJ, Johnson & Johnson, Hackensack Medical Center and even the New Jersey State House Dome Join More than 35 Others. On May 14, 2024. More than 35 …

https://njbmagazine.com/njb-news-now/nj-businesses-light-up-green-for-mental-health-month/

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Counseling for Peace of Mind

(7 days ago) WEBMy name is Michelle Solino, LPC, and I’m a licensed professional counselor located in Madison, NJ, working with children, adolescents, and adults throughout Morris County. …

https://counselingforpeaceofmind.com/

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Savannah Gankiewicz of Hawaii crowned Miss USA after previous …

(5 days ago) WEBHONOLULU (AP) — Savannah Gankiewicz of Hawaii was crowned Miss USA 2023, more than a week after the previous titleholder resigned for mental health reasons.. Born and …

https://apnews.com/article/miss-usa-savannah-gankiewicz-hawaii-24fabf1b11fded33b8a8594faf258198

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Brackets released for 2024 NJ baseball state tournaments - Bergen …

(8 days ago) WEBRep. Sherrill pitches $100M a year to boost mental health care in US jails and prisons. News Bergen Passaic Sports HS Sports Advertise Obituaries eNewspaper Legals. …

https://www.northjersey.com/story/sports/high-school/baseball/2024/05/20/nj-baseball-brackets-2024-state-tournament/73721166007/

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Passaic County Offers Free Mental Health First Aid Training

(2 days ago) WEBWOODLAND PARK, NJ - The Passaic County Health Department is offering free mental health first aid training.

https://www.tapinto.net/towns/passaic-valley/sections/education/articles/passaic-county-offers-free-mental-health-first-ai

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