A photo posted on Facebook last Thursday in the UK shows a man who climbed over the M62 motorway bridge railing, his legs dangling precariously over the ledge, and it has garnered reactions from social media users. People online praised a long-haul truck driver who parked his vehicle underneath the man to break his fall,…
Man Seen Dangling Off UK Motorway Bridge—Then Truck Driver Parks Under Him to Save His Life
Men’s Health Week an Opportunity to Make a Positive Difference
On average, nine Australians take their own lives every day. Seven of them are men. This year, Men’s Health Week is focusing on encouraging connections with the aim of helping people make a positive difference. In 2019, more than 3,300 people died by suicide nationwide, with 75 per cent of those men. It remains the…
New Orange County Facility Bridges Mental Health Divide
June 12, 2021
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When Dr. Richard Afable set out to address mental health in Orange County, California, he was aiming for a cohesive effort that paired city resources with the surrounding community. More importantly, he wanted a place where all types of people, of all income levels, would feel comfortable seeking out help, without judgment. Thus Be Well…
Concerns Growing Over Mental Health Crisis In Kids as Attempted Suicide Rates Jump 184 Percent
The mental health of Victorian children and teens, a low-risk age group for COVID-19, is suffering after being forced into the fourth lockdown in 12 months, with attempted self-harm and suicide rates surging. Kids Helpline, a national 24/7 confidential support and counselling service for 5 to 25-year-olds, revealed that the attempted suicide rate of Victorian…
Study Links Eating a Diet Rich in Fruit and Vegetables With Less Stress
May 26, 2021
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In today’s world, stress is prevalent. Researchers are currently looking for ways to reduce stress through lifestyle interventions. A new study from Edith Cowan University (ECU) has found that eating a diet rich in fruits and vegetables is associated with less stress. The Australian Diabetes and Lifestyle (AusDiab) Study aimed to find a link between…
Mom Who Battled Suicidal Thoughts Is Now Helping Others Struggling With Mental Health
A mom from Grimsby in England who once battled suicidal thoughts and was on the verge of giving up has turned her life around and is now helping others facing depression and negative thoughts. Georgina-Leigh Pearce, 31, reached a point in her life where she felt that she wasn’t a good wife or a good…
Michele Steeb: America’s Homeless Crisis Drastically Increased Due to Obama’s ‘One Size Fits All’ Policy
America’s homeless crisis has dramatically increased over the past decade because of an Obama-era policy.
Residents Troubled by Addicts and Homeless in Huntington Beach
Some residents of Huntington Beach, Calif., say they’re being accosted by drug addicts and mentally unstable homeless people. However, city officials say the homeless situation is not worsening as the city implements more programs and laws to mitigate the issue. Rolando Galvan, of Huntington Beach, said restrooms at state beaches are becoming an unsafe environment due to…
New Business Levy to Fund $3.8B Mental Health Reform: Victorian Budget
Victorian-based businesses will be levied with a new surcharge to rebuild the state’s “broken” mental health system, according to the state’s newly released 2021-22 budget. On Thursday, Treasurer Tim Pallas revealed the state of Victoria’s economy, which is expected to reach a net debt of $102.1 billion this year and increase to $156.3 billion in…
Anaheim’s Homelessness Strategy Helps Hundreds off the Streets
May 13, 2021
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More than 400 homeless people have exited the streets of Anaheim, Calif. since the city changed its approach to homelessness, officials say. The city’s new strategy focuses around a community response team made up of trained professionals, who are called upon to help addicted or mentally-ill homeless people. “Before, the police department had trained police…
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