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December 9, 2021

Healthy Kids

With Minnesota kids in crisis and fewer mental health professionals available, more are turning to ERs

Emergency department visits in the U.S. for suspected suicide attempts were 51{b574a629d83ad7698d9c0ca2d3a10ad895e8e51aa97c347fc42e9508f0e4325d} higher for adolescent girls and 4{b574a629d83ad7698d9c0ca2d3a10ad895e8e51aa97c347fc42e9508f0e4325d} higher for adolescent boys. MINNEAPOLIS — As one of the largest children’s mental health service and training providers in Minnesota, the Washburn Center for Children is a kind of first-line of defense…

Health Center

Collin County jail to expand mental health services; attorney Lee Merritt says more is needed

The Collin County Detention Center will expand its mental health services after a man who had schizophrenia died in custody earlier this year. The unanimous vote Monday by county commissioners came months after critics had said the jail did not have the necessary mental health resources to prevent Marvin Scott’s…

Healthy Lifestyle

Alyson Chu named Mrs. Winter Garden America | West Orange Times & Observer

Alyson Chu has created a healthy lifestyle for herself and her family, and she wants to share it with others. The West Orange County resident accepted the Mrs. Winter Garden America title in October, and, through her platform, is partnering with Shepherd’s Hope and its new Healthy Eating Active Lifestyle…