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News Articles: Mental Health

On Second Thought with Viginia Prescott, May 20, 2019

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On Second Thought For Monday, May 20, 2019

May is Mental Health Awareness Month. College students today increasingly report being affected by depression and anxiety. Barry Schreier, director of...

May 20, 2019
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By:
  • Virginia Prescott ,
  • Leighton Rowell ,
  • and 3 more
According to the Center for Collegiate Mental Health, for the seventh year in a row, college counseling centers report an increase in the number of students seeking treatment who represent "threat-to-self."

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  • Mental Health

'A Generation Exposed To Everything, Everywhere': Why College Students Struggle With Mental Health

May is Mental Health Awareness Month, and concerns around mental health are a big issue in our society at large - and on college campuses. Suicide is...

May 20, 2019
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By:
  • Leighton Rowell,
  • Virginia Prescott,
  • and 1 more
The first Hope Givers Festival takes place May 11 in LaGrange.

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  • Mental Health

New LaGrange Festival Celebrates Music, Mindfulness, Mental Health

The U.S. Mental Health Care System is a multi-billion dollar industry, yet countless people living with or affected by mental illness fall through the...

May 10, 2019
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By:
  • La'Raven Taylor and
  • Virginia Prescott
The U.S. government is testing hundreds of Marines and soldiers before they ship out, in search of clues that might help predict who is most susceptible to post-traumatic stress disorder.

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  • Mental Health

Emory Looks At Innovative Ways To Treat PTSD Patients

Georgia is home to hundreds of thousands of military veterans. The state also boasts tens of thousands of active duty and reserve personnel. Sometimes,...

May 02, 2019
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By:
  • La'Raven Taylor and
  • Virginia Prescott
Fulton County School District Director of Student Discipline, Prevention and Intervention Maribel Bell speaks with Clayton County Juvenile Court Judge Steven C. Teske at The Carter Center on Monday, April 15, 2019.

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  • Health

Carter Center Hosts Forum On School-Based Mental Health

The first of six regional School-Based Behavioral Health Forums was held this week at The Carter Center in Atlanta. Panels addressed ways to make the...

April 17, 2019
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By:
  • Ellen Eldridge
Dr. Joy Harden is an Atlanta-based pyschologist and the host of the podcast, "Therapy for Black Girls."

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  • Mental Health

Atlanta Podcast 'Therapy For Black Girls' Breaks Down Mental Health Stigma

African-Americans are 10 percent more likely to report experiencing serious mental health problems than their white counterparts, according to the...

March 01, 2019
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By:
  • Elena Rivera and
  • Virginia Prescott
Judy Fitzgerald speaks Thursday, Feb. 14, during Gov. Brian Kemp's press conference about the Georgia Crisis and Access Line app.

New Georgia App Helps Teens Struggling With Mental Illness

Georgia has a new tool to help those suffering from mental health issues. Gov. Brian Kemp announced an app to go along with the Georgia Crisis and...

February 14, 2019
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By:
  • Donna Lowry
The ACLU of Georgia filed an appeal on behalf of Jeffery Geter, a man with mental disabilities who is seeking proper medical care while at prison and wants to vindicate his rights in court.

ACLU Ga. Says Mentally Disabled Inmate Denied Health Care

The American Civil Liberties Union of Georgia is asking a federal appeals court to force the Georgia Department of Corrections to provide medical care...

February 05, 2019
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By:
  • Ellen Eldridge

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  • News

'On Second Thought' For Wednesday, Jan. 23, 2019

Today's show explored social justice through the lens of dance and mental health initiatives across college campuses. Atlanta choreographer and dancer...

January 23, 2019
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By:
  • Virginia Prescott ,
  • Amy Kiley ,
  • and 4 more
According to the Center for Collegiate Mental Health, for the seventh year in a row, college counseling centers report an increase in the number of students seeking treatment who represent "threat-to-self."

Tagged as: 

  • Mental Health

'A Generation Exposed To Everything, Everywhere': Why College Students Struggle With Mental Health

Amid the stress of college finals last semester, two Georgia Tech students died by suicide. National data indicate the problem is not unique to one...

January 23, 2019
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By:
  • Leighton Rowell and
  • Virginia Prescott
Casey Cox and her dad, Glenn Cox, on the family farm.

A Destructive 2018 Places The Spotlight On Farmers' Mental Health

Casey Cox is a sixth-generation farmer. She returned to Camilla, in southwest Georgia, after graduating from the University of Florida in 2013. Since...

January 16, 2019
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By:
  • Ross Terrell
Farmers mental health was on the two-day agenda as dozens of professors and social workers met in Atlanta this week.

Farmers' Mental Health Takes Center Stage At Rural Stress Conference

Farmers' mental health was on the two-day agenda as dozens of professors and social workers met in Atlanta this week. They gathered with professionals...

January 09, 2019
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By:
  • Ross Terrell

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  • Mental Health

Georgia Suicides Up, Facebook Aims To Help With Mental Health

Suicide is the second leading cause of death among 15 to 29-year-olds in the United States. A 2018 study from the Centers For Disease Control and...

January 08, 2019
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By:
  • La'Raven Taylor and
  • Virginia Prescott
People listen to a panel on the first day of the State of Black Health conference.

Tobacco Use And Mental Health Topics Of Discussion At State Of Black Health Conference

Hundreds of African-Americans met in downtown Atlanta Tuesday for the first State of Black Health conference.

September 12, 2018
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By:
  • Ross Terrell
GBI Agent Trebor Randle

Officials Ask Media To Spread Awareness Of Rising Suicide Rates, Prevention Tips

The media has a big role to play in suicide prevention, officials said Thursday. Especially when it comes to at-risk children as young as 9 years old,...

August 17, 2018
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By:
  • Ellen Eldridge
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