Mental Health

bus driver

2023-12-02

Bus Driver Granted Probation After Accidentally Consuming THC Gummies and Passing Out on Highway

A bus driver in Connecticut, Jinhuan Chen, has been granted probation after consuming gummies laced with a high level of THC and passing out on the highway. Chen, who cannot speak or read English, claimed that he was unaware of the candies being infused with the substance...

An image of a support group meeting, where individuals are encouraging and supporting each other on their journey towards mental well-being. (Taken with a Nikon D850)

record number of suicides

2023-11-30

Record Number of Suicides in the US in 2022: A Deeply Troubling Crisis

The United States witnessed a heartbreaking milestone in 2022 as the number of suicides reached an all-time high, according to the National Center for Health Statistics (NCHS). In a devastating statistic, nearly 50,000 Americans made the tragic decision to end their own lives last year, with the majority being men. It is essential to note that these figures are currently provisional, and the actual numbers are expected to rise...

mother-of-two

2023-11-27

Mother of 2 Dies After Drinking Too Much Water While Medical Staff Was Distracted by Phones, Inquest Finds

A mother-of-two who was admitted to a hospital in England following a mental health breakdown, died after drinking too much water while staff were distracted by their phones, a recently concluded inquest into her death has found. Michelle Whitehead, 45, was admitted to the Millbrook Mental Health Unit in Sutton-in-Ashfield near her home in May 2021, BBC News reported...

A somber memorial stands along Main Street in Lewiston, Maine, paying tribute to the victims of the tragic mass shooting. The photo, taken with a Nikon D850, captures the emotions of a community in mourning.

Maine Yellow Flag Law

2023-11-16

Maine's 'Yellow Flag' Law Invoked Following Deadly Shooting Spree

Since the tragic mass shooting that claimed the lives of 18 people in Lewiston, Maine, last month, the state's 'Yellow Flag' law has been invoked more than a dozen times to restrict access to firearms during mental health crises. According to an updated report released by the state, the yellow flag law has resulted in 13 weapons restriction orders since the deadly shootings on October 25, making it the deadliest incident in Maine's history. This brings the total number of orders imposed under the law to 94 times since its introduction in July 2020...

An image of a military veteran engaging in a conversation with an AI-powered chatbot named Blake. (taken with Canon EOS 5D Mark IV)

military mental health

2023-11-14

Military Mental Health: AI Training Simulates Real Conversations to Help Prevent Veteran Suicide

Artificial intelligence is working to save the lives of America's heroes. A new product by ReflexAI called HomeTeam was just released this week, with the goal of preventing veteran suicide...

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