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When the stress of debt strains mental health

by Eliza Mills
Nov 10, 2017
That stress can make you vulnerable to eating disorders, alcoholism and anxiety, says psychologist Thomas Richardson. Mindfulness can help.
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Would teens be willing to open up to a therapy app, and should they?

by Marketplace Contributor
May 1, 2017
Artificial intelligence may not pick up on subtle language, which is important in a therapeutic relationship.
The app Wysa is designed to respond to users by delivering cognitive behavior techniques. 
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Study: Less-educated white people face alarming mortality increases

by Mark Garrison
Mar 23, 2017
There's an alarming increase in suicides among less-educated Americans, the Brookings Institution reports.
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After all but disappearing, psychiatric hospitals are coming back

by Marketplace Contributor
Mar 3, 2017
The ER is often the only option for patients with mental-health problems.
Banner Goldfield hospital in rural Apache Junction, Arizona. Mental health patients seeking help in an emergency here can sometimes wait days before finding placement.
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Clinton unveils anti-bullying plan for schools

by Reema Khrais
Oct 28, 2016
Bullying has been a big problem in schools for a long time. But teachers say the the ugliness of the election has made things worse. Today, Democratic presidential nominee Hillary Clinton will outline a proposal to dole out $500 million in federal funding to states that agree to develop anti-bullying programs. The funds would pay […]
Democratic presidential nominee Hillary Clinton speaks during a campaign rally with first lady Michelle Obama at Wake Forest University on Thursday in Winston-Salem, North Carolina.
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Loan forgiveness programs offered to help boost ranks of mental health professionals

by Marketplace Contributor
Oct 7, 2016
The Affordable Care Act has given millions of Americans access to mental health coverage. That’s created a demand for providers.
Robert Duehmig is the deputy director of the Oregon Office of Rural Health, which offers the Behavioral Health Loan Repayment Program.
Melanie Sevcenko
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Mental health services are paying off in California

by Tony Wagner
Dec 10, 2015
A new analysis says upping care leads to more graduates who go onto make more money.
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New report ranks best cities for veterans to live in

by Janet Nguyen
Nov 11, 2015
Irvine, California ranked no. 1.
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Officer training for mental health in short supply

by Alisa Roth
Jun 30, 2015
A large number of inmates have a serious mental illnesses.
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Calls for action against mental health discrimination

by Sally Herships
Apr 1, 2015
A new report says health insurance plans still discriminate against mentally ill.
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