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Apr192023

PR Newswire: The Dove Self-Esteem Project Calls for Action to Address Youth Mental Health Crisis Caused by Social Media

NewsBy Joe Hansen April 19, 2023

“The Dove Self-Esteem Project is partnering with Cultural Icon & People’s Advocate Lizzo, Common Sense Media and ParentsTogether Action to advance the 2023 Kids Online Safety Act (KOSA), which supports updated design standards, safeguards and tools that protect kids’ overall experiences online, and would limit their exposure to toxic beauty content proven to erode their…

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Apr182023

NPR: Teen with life-threatening depression finally found hope. Then insurance cut her off

NewsBy Joe Hansen April 18, 2023

“The denial of health insurance coverage for mental health treatment continues to be extremely common, despite federal and state parity laws that are supposed to ensure fairness. But as Rose’s parents discovered, the parity laws are rarely enforced and people with severe mental illness often must rely on their own resources to get care.” Read…

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Apr122023

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NIH Director’s Blog: Changes in Normal Brain Connections Linked to Eating Disorders

NewsBy Joe Hansen April 12, 2023

“Now an intriguing new study shows that the same bundled nerve fibers, or brain circuits, involved in habit formation also can go awry in people with eating disorders. The findings may help to explain why eating disorders are so often resistant to will power alone. They also may help to point the way to improved…

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Apr102023

Mercury News: Santa Clara County’s mobile mental health service expands into West Valley

NewsBy Joe Hansen April 10, 2023

“Our neighbors, our friends, our family members are in crisis and need help. We must do more to provide an urgent and appropriate response to those experiencing a mental health crisis,” said Supervisor Joe Simitian, who spearheaded the initiative. “Folks need to feel safe when calling for help.” Read the full article here. If you…

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