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Reclaiming your kid's childhood from their screens starts here | Opinion

Reclaiming your kid's childhood from their screens starts here | Opinion

There is a particular kind of silence parents know well: a room full of children, together but apart, each looking down at a screen.
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Arizona Youth Mental Health Initiatives Combat Stigma and Increase Access to Care

Arizona Youth Mental Health Initiatives Combat Stigma and Increase Access to Care

Arizona is actively working to reduce the stigma associated with mental health conditions and improve access to resources for young people aged 5-24. Programs like 'Help & Hope for Youth' are focused on enhancing social-emotional learning and suicide prevention in Pima, Pinal, Cochise, and Santa Cruz Counties. The initiative aims to build a strong collaboration among mental health organizations, school districts, and community leaders to disseminate information on stigma, promote help-seeking behaviors, and ensure widespread availability of resources. This includes expanding NAMI's 'Ending the Silence' program in middle and high schools and utilizing platforms like 'Text, Talk, Act' and the 'Not Broken' documentary to educate youth and youth-serving organizations. The goal is to advocate for policy changes that reduce stigma and encourage early intervention and improved access to mental and behavioral health services.
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Washington State Marks Milestone in Construction of New Western State Hospital Forensic Building

Washington State Marks Milestone in Construction of New Western State Hospital Forensic Building

Washington State celebrated a significant construction milestone with the placement of the final structural beam for the new forensic building at Western State Hospital. This project represents the state's largest capital investment, totaling $947 million. Governor Bob Ferguson stated that the facility is designed to save and transform the lives of thousands of Washingtonians. The new hospital is intended to treat 350 patients who enter care through the criminal court system. Project leaders, including CEO of the Gage Center of Forensic Excellence Mark Thompson and DSHS Secretary Angela Ramirez, emphasized that every detail of the building's design was meticulously planned with input from Washington State Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS) employees to ensure efficiency and effective therapeutic care. The facility is on budget and scheduled to open in the fall of 2028.
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Rhode Island State Police Make Arrests in Pawtucket for Fraud and Driving Offenses

Rhode Island State Police Make Arrests in Pawtucket for Fraud and Driving Offenses

Rhode Island State Troopers recently made two arrests in Pawtucket. At 11:33 AM, Troopers arrested Steven Blais, 38, of Providence, Rhode Island, on an Affidavit Arrest Warrant for Fraudulent Use of a Credit Card. This warrant originated from the Pawtucket Police Department. The arrest occurred during a motor vehicle stop on Smithfield Avenue in Pawtucket. Blais was transported to the Lincoln Woods Barracks for processing before being turned over to the Pawtucket Police Department. Later, at 2:48 AM, Troopers arrested Isaiah Ramirez, 26, also of Providence, Rhode Island. Ramirez was apprehended on a Sixth Division District Court Bench Warrant for Failure to Appear on an original charge of Driving with a Suspended License. This warrant originated from the State Police Lincoln Woods Barracks. His arrest also resulted from a motor vehicle stop, which took place on Division Street in Pawtucket. Ramirez was processed at the Lincoln Woods Barracks, arraigned by a Justice of the Peace, and subsequently released w...
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Rhode Island Department of Administration Details State Designated Grants for Fiscal Years 2024 and 2025

Rhode Island Department of Administration Details State Designated Grants for Fiscal Years 2024 and 2025

The State of Rhode Island's Department of Administration, through its Office of Accounts and Control, has outlined the framework for State Designated Grants for Fiscal Years 2024 and 2025. These grants, which are funded through the state budget, replaced the former Community Service Grant program in 2016. The previous program was eliminated and superseded by state agency-administered itemized budget appropriations and competitive grants. The Office of Accounts and Control has developed a standardized payment policy and a uniform set of procedures to enhance the transparency and accountability of the state's grant-funding system. This initiative also incorporates best practices from both state and federal entities to ensure efficient and responsible allocation of funds. Information regarding approved grants for these fiscal years is made available through the state's transparency portal.
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When Empty Nest Feelings Do Not Ease—and Where to Find Support

When Empty Nest Feelings Do Not Ease—and Where to Find Support

The sadness of an empty nest is normal, but when it doesn't fade, it may be something more. Here’s how to get the support you need.
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Toledo-Area Medical Team Prepares for Eighth Mission to Western Ukraine

Toledo-Area Medical Team Prepares for Eighth Mission to Western Ukraine

A medical team from the Toledo area is preparing for its eighth mission trip to western Ukraine. This group, consisting of local doctors, students, and volunteers, will depart on September 12 and return on September 20. Their objective is to provide medical care amidst the ongoing crisis in the region. On previous missions, the team has treated nearly 2,400 patients, addressing a wide range of health issues from everyday problems to emergencies. Dr. Richard Patt of St. Luke’s Mercy Hospital and a UT professor, highlighted the persistent and significant needs in Ukraine, noting that they treat refugees from war zones and wounded veterans. The team, operating under the Special Commission on Relief and Education (SCORE), collaborates with Hungarian Baptist Aid and the Transcarpathian Baptist Foundation. Members of UT’s Students for Medical Missions organization assisted in packing supplies for the upcoming trip. The eight-person team includes five doctors, a pharmacist, a dentist, and an interpreter, ready to...
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$2 Million Grant Boosts Youth Behavioral Healthcare on Hawaiʻi Island

$2 Million Grant Boosts Youth Behavioral Healthcare on Hawaiʻi Island

Hawaiʻi Island is set to significantly expand its youth behavioral healthcare capacity thanks to a new $2 million grant from the Leona M. and Harry B. Helmsley Charitable Trust. The funding will be allocated to the West Hawaiʻi Region Hospital Foundation (WHRHF) to establish an adolescent inpatient behavioral health unit at Kona Community Hospital. This new unit will be the only one of its kind outside of Oʻahu, addressing a critical need for local care. The Kona hospital's existing adult-focused behavioral health department, Kalani Ola, will be remodeled to include five pediatric beds, increasing Hawaiʻi's overall adolescent behavioral health capacity by 17%. Clayton McGhan, CEO of WHRHF, highlighted that this initiative will prevent youth patients from having to wait weeks for beds on Oʻahu and endure air ambulance travel, separating them from their families.
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Governor Reeves Announces $3.3 Million Investment in Mississippi Youth Mental Health Services

Governor Reeves Announces $3.3 Million Investment in Mississippi Youth Mental Health Services

Governor Tate Reeves has announced a significant investment of $3,375,709 to enhance mental health services for children, adolescents, and young adults in Mississippi who have been affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. This funding, channeled through the Community Development Block Grant CARES Act Coronavirus Relief (CDBG-CV) program, has been approved by the Mississippi Development Authority. The initiative aims to modernize treatment environments and establish new programs focused on long-term recovery. Specifically, the investments will support projects for Methodist Children's Homes of Mississippi, targeting individuals aged 24 and younger, with a particular emphasis on expanding services for low-to-moderate-income individuals in underserved communities. The grants will fund various projects, including the refurnishing of a mental health clinic, revitalization of therapeutic residential facilities, a healing arts program, and a trauma-informed transitional living program.
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Study Finds No Long-Term Added Benefit of CBT for ADHD Quality of Life Beyond Psychoeducation and Pharmacotherapy

Study Finds No Long-Term Added Benefit of CBT for ADHD Quality of Life Beyond Psychoeducation and Pharmacotherapy

A recent follow-up study, published in PLOS One, investigated the long-term effects of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) on the quality of life (QoL) for adults with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). The study, which tracked participants 4 to 8 years after treatment, compared the outcomes of those who received pharmacotherapy and psychoeducation with those who also received CBT. Contrary to the researchers' initial hypothesis, the findings indicated no significant long-term differences in QoL scores between the two groups. While QoL scores were highest immediately after treatment and remained above pre-treatment levels, a general decline was observed over the follow-up period in both groups. This suggests that the initial treatment gains were not fully sustained over several years. The study highlights that while pharmacotherapy is crucial for symptom control, and psychoeducation provides essential information, the addition of CBT did not provide an enduring, distinct advantage in improving...
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HRSA Mandates Annual Data Reporting for Health Center Programs

HRSA Mandates Annual Data Reporting for Health Center Programs

The Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) requires all Health Center Program awardees and look-alikes to submit a core set of information annually through the Uniform Data System (UDS). This mandatory reporting includes detailed data on patient demographics, the types of services provided, clinical processes and their associated health outcomes, patient utilization of services, staffing levels, operational costs, and revenue streams. The UDS serves as a standardized reporting system designed to collect comprehensive information from these health centers. HRSA also recognizes health centers for their quality performance through the Community Health Quality Recognition (CHQR) badges, with the 2026 recipients being acknowledged for their performance during the 2025 UDS reporting period. This data collection is crucial for monitoring and evaluating the performance and impact of federally funded health centers across the United States.
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The Latest: Trump administration appeals latest ruling halting his mail voting order

The Latest: Trump administration appeals latest ruling halting his mail voting order

President Donald Trump’s administration has appealed the latest ruling blocking his mail voting order from taking effect