More than 12,600 people sought help for their mental health in 2022

More than 12,600 people sought help for their mental health in 2022

Alex’s Place at Cayman Islands Hospital (CNS): As Cayman celebrated World Mental Health Day yesterday (October 10), the Health Service Authority (HSA) urged people to pay attention to their mental well-being. More than 12,600 people sought mental health services here last year, according to the Mental Health Commission. Dr Omotayo Bernard, who heads the Department …

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U.S. bishops tell people struggling with mental health issues: You are not alone!

U.S. bishops tell people struggling with mental health issues: You are not alone!

NEW YORK To conclude a video message announcing the new mental health campaign of the American Bishops’ Conference, Mgr. Borys Gudziak, Greek-Catholic archbishop, concluded with a message intended for anyone suffering from a mental health problem themselves or having a loved one in this situation: I want you to know that we are with you. …

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New California law aims to force people with mental illness or substance abuse to get help

California's Governor Gavin Newsom speaks to the media after casting his vote at a voting center at The California Museum ...

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) More Californians with untreated mental illness and substance abuse problems could be held against their will and forced into treatment under a new law signed by Gov. Gavin Newsom, a measure aimed at help restructure the state’s mental health system and address its problems. growing homeless crisis. The new law, which reforms …

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New California law aims to force people with mental illness or substance abuse to get help

New California law aims to force people with mental illness or substance abuse to get help

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) More Californians with untreated mental illness and substance abuse problems could be held against their will and forced into treatment under a new law signed Tuesday by Gov. Gavin Newsom, a move aimed at to help restructure the state’s mental health system and remedy the situation. its growing homeless crisis. The new …

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