Tag: mental health
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Health advocates say Amendment 2 would take money away from public education and health-related support programs
By Melissa Patrick Kentucky Health News Health advocates gathered in Lexington Wednesday to voice strong opposition to Amendment 2, saying, if passed, it would divert money away from much needed...
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Kentucky attorney general sues TikTok for its design to addict and harm youth
By Sarah Ladd Kentucky Lantern Kentucky Attorney General Russell Coleman is suing TikTok, accusing the social media platform of exploiting minors and being “designed to addict and otherwise harm” them....
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‘Instead of incarcerating disease, start treating disease:’ Kentuckians in recovery talk solutions
By Sarah Ladd Kentucky Lantern Kentuckians in recovery say the state needs to better educate youth about addiction, digitize expungement for certain crimes and make harm reduction and community-based services...
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Gov. Beshear signs order banning conversion therapy on Kentucky minors
By Sarah Ladd Kentucky Lantern This story mentions suicide. If you or someone you know is contemplating suicide, please call or text the National Suicide & Crisis Lifeline Lifeline at...
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Investigation finds Ky. relies too much on psychiatric hospitals instead of community mental health services
By Nadia Ramiagan Kentucky News Connection A U.S. Department of Justice investigation has found Kentucky is failing to provide access to community-based mental health services for people who need them...
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What parents, caregivers can do if their child is struggling with mental health
By Robyn Morris University of Kentucky This story discusses suicide. Anyone who may be experiencing suicidal thoughts can call or text the National Suicide and Crisis Lifeline at 988, 24...
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42 state attorneys general call for surgeon general’s warning on social media platforms
By Melissa Patrick Kentucky Health News Kentucky Attorney General Russell Coleman announced that Kentucky is part of a bi-partisan coalition of 42 attorneys general who are calling for federal legislation...
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Eight Healthy Kentucky Champions named by Foundation for a Healthy Kentucky; winner of Friedell Award announced Oct. 8
Kentucky Health News The Foundation for a Healthy Kentucky has announced its 2024 class of Healthy Kentucky Champions. The awards recognize individuals for their dedication to improving the health of...
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With a new mental health emergency unit, University of Kentucky seeks to decrease stigma
By Sarah Ladd Kentucky Lantern This story mentions suicide and mental health. If you or someone you know is contemplating suicide, please call or text the Suicide Prevention Lifeline at...
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More health bills pass as legislative session ends; one would require doctor’s OK to play student athletes after concussions
By Melissa Patrick Kentucky Health News Several more health-related legislation passed in the final two days of the General Assembly’s session. House Bill 524, sponsored by Rep. Addia Wuchner, R-Florence,...