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Imagine a maze-like mansion that keeps adding hallways and basements, becoming more convoluted over time. That’s what California’s mental health system feels like to Veronica Kelley, the behavioral health director in Orange County. To address the challenge, the state is launching new civil CARE Courts, which will allow family members and first responders to request […]
On an ordinary day, Jason Lance received devastating news that his 9-year-old son died by suicide. The rise in child suicides, particularly among Black males, is becoming a serious issue. Research suggests that suicide ideation is not limited to teenagers and adults, but younger children are showing similar signs. Experts recommend lowering the age for […]
Like a fire alarm sounding in a building, the cry of a newborn triggers a response in the brain of their mother. This response comes in the form of a flood of oxytocin, a chemical that controls the release of breast milk. Picture this: each cry from the baby is like another pull on the […]
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