FULL Documentary: Scandal of US teen locked up without trial – BBC News
Tyler Haire, was a 16 year old with a long history of mental health issues, when he was arrested for stabbing his father’s girlfriend with a 10-inch butcher knife. source
African Americans, Drug Addiction & Mental Illness
A preview of an advocacy video created for the Mental Health Association in New Jersey dealing with drugs, and mental illness in the African American … source
Methadone programs for ex-criminals tied to fewer premature deaths
(Reuters Health) – Opioid addicts with criminal histories may be less likely to die of overdoses or other causes during periods when they’re in methadone treatment programs, a Canadian study…
On The Killing Of Nia Wilson And The Anxiety Of Being A Black Woman
Something I can’t stop thinking about: Latifa Wilson, describing her last moments with her 18-year-old sister Nia Wilson who was stabbed and killed by John Lee Cowell on Sunday: “She’s…
Work stress may be deadly for men with heart disease and diabetes
(Reuters Health) – Men with heart disease, diabetes or a history of stroke are more likely to die prematurely when they have a stressful job even when they’re relatively healthy,…
Mental Health Matters – African American Mental Health
Three people who are African Americans living with mental health problems are interviewed. They talk about their lives, how they live with their problems, and … source
Close sibling bonds may protect against harm of family conflict
(Reuters Health) – Strong sibling ties can help buffer adolescents from the stress of witnessing parents’ battles and unresolved conflicts, a small study suggests. Researchers found that feelings of insecurity…
Legal denial of service to same-sex couples tied to mental distress
(Reuters Health) – Gay, lesbian and bisexual people living in states where it’s legal to deny services to same-sex couples may have an increased risk of mental illness even when…
Therapists Are Using VR Headsets To Cure Phobias (HBO)
VICE News correspondent Dexter Thomas is absolutely terrified of heights. A tiny startup called Limbix thinks they can cure him with a VR headset. Now that … source