Helping move mentally ill out of prison not an issue, says Tufton

Psychologist Thema Bryant-Davis Explains Why Self-Help Books Actually Work

'On the other side of growing pains is your new life.' Back in May, Thema Bryant-Davis, Ph.D., shared this wisdom with her more than 100,000 followers on Twitter, amid the […] The post Thema Bryant-Davis Explains Why Self-Help Books Actually Work appeared first on Essence.

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Rethink of field hospital at National Arena

THE Government is thinking about building a new health facility on the grounds of one of the country's existing hospitals, instead of going ahead with its plan to set up a 72-bed field hospital at the National Arena in

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World Mental Health Awareness Week: An opportune time to be kind

COVID-19 disturbances have had a direct impact on most people’s mental health in one way or the other and the best way to treat anyone you meet is just to be kind because virtually everyone is under some sort of mental

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Source: NewsDay Zimbabwe - Everyday News for Everyday People

Main witness recalled in King Valley Gang trial

Attorney-at-law Everton Bird was yesterday granted permission to have the main witness recalled to be cross-examined on new inconsistencies which he discovered during the Westmoreland-based King Valley Gang trial. The attorney got the go-ahead...

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Gov’t not at fault for miscarriage – Tufton

Health and Wellness Minister Dr Christopher Tufton says the decision to cancel Medevac helicopter support for the mother of two who suffered a miscarriage while aboard Royal Caribbean Cruise Line’s Adventure of the Seas was made by authorities on the

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As A Survivor Of A Police Shooting, Here’s How Ahmaud Abery’s Death Impacted My Mental Health - Blavity

I’m conflicted on whether or not people should share these gut-wrenching videos because they are overwhelming and traumatizing to

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Therapist Raises Over $80K To Provide Free Mental Health Resources For The Black Community

Therapist Saleemah McNeil raised over $80,000 to provide free mental health resources for the Black community.

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That extradition of 'Dudus' Coke 10 years ago

THE international media swooped on Kingston shortly after May 17, 2010 when Prime Minister Bruce Golding announced in Parliament that he would instruct Attorney General Dorothy Lightbourne to authorise extradition of west Kingston Don, Christopher “Dudus” Coke, to the United

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Lockdown: Here's how members of the public can now report allegations of wrongdoing by cops

In line with the Collins Khosa judgment handed down by the Gauteng High Court in Pretoria, the South African Police Service (SAPS) has added extra capacity its National Service Complaints Centre to enable the public to report allegations of wrongdoing by police officers during the

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South Sudan: First COVID-19 Death Reported

South Sudan health officials announced the country’s first death from COVID-19 on Friday, with a top health official describing the deceased as a 51-year old "high-profile South

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BE Mental Health Week: Our Complete Mental Health Resource Guide

BLACK ENTERPRISE's Mental Health Awareness Week includes profiles, guides, and resources to fight the stigma of mental health within the Black community.

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CCHR Applauds State Acting on African American Teen Psychiatric Restraint Death

Mental Health Watchdog and Task Force Against Institutional Racism Leader say Michigan could potentially lead the way for national restraint death reform

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Boos for back-to-work order - PM urged not to prejudice task force plan

The high-ranking official has also suggested that the decision might prejudice the proposals of the Economic Recovery Task Force, which is mandated to roll out the road map to firing up

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Source: Jamaica Gleaner

Task Force Against Racism and Modern-Day Eugenics Launches Vital Website

… than 70 members of the African American community, including clergy, psychologists, … psychological profiling not just of Black Americans but also in police selection … profiling, stating: “Behavior by African-Americans is more often interpreted as …

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Shooter killed, 1 sailor hurt at Texas naval station

CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas (AP) — An armed person wounded a sailor at a Texas naval air station Thursday before being killed by security forces, officials

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Nigeria: COVID-19 - Private Sector, Labour Leaders Oppose Fresh Lockdown

-SGF: We are in for a long haul

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RUBiS Energy donates PPE to state care facilities

RUBiS Energy Jamaica Limited is continuing its efforts to help alleviate the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on Jamaicans through a $2-million donation of sanitation products and personal protective equipment (PPE) for staff and residents of...

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Somalia: Security Officers Shoot Two Police Imposters in Mogadishu

Security forces have shot two police imposters disguised in Howlwadaag

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Tivoli incursion - ten years on | Woman: I witnessed point-blank murders

The bloody firefights of May 24-26, 2010, triggered the collapse of the Coke dynasty that held Tivoli Gardens in its grip for more than two

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Health + Tech | Teletherapy and virtual mental-health services

The ‘Study of Knowledge, Attitude, Anxiety & Perceived Mental Healthcare Need in [the] Indian Population During [the] COVID-19 Pandemic’, conducted by Deblina Roy, et al, used an online survey and got a total of 662 responses from persons who had at least a moderate knowledge of COVID-19 and how to

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Source: Jamaica Gleaner

In Eritrea, virus combat measures dominate 29th independence address

April 18, 2020: Eritrea president likens COVID-19 to sudden war

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National Parents Union Releases Its Family Bill Of Rights To Ensure An Equity-Infused Education Recovery (press release)

National survey finds eight-in-10 parents want schools to require students and staff members who have been exposed to COVID-19 to stay home for two weeks before returning to the classroom; more than half would not send their children if this measure isn’t taken

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Master P Calls Out The ‘Devils’ Of Reality TV After Leaving ‘Growing Up Hip Hop’

“I’m only showing you this so next time you’re watching this show you can use your real judgement [sic] and see how they flip peoples words and change positive moments into negative,” Master P wrote in his Instagram post along with a video of him talking with a woman who seems to be a producer for

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Tufton credits flattening of COVID-19 curve to early response

MINISTER of Health and Wellness Dr Christopher Tufton has credited the Government's policy measures, including early planning and response to perceived threats, in enabling the country to flatten the coronairus (COVID-19) curve up to this

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LETTERS: Coronavirus is not a gender-blind disease

The World Health Organisation recognises the need to include women in outbreaks preparedness and response such as the global Covid-19 policy spaces but other than the disaggregation of the disease burden by gender, response measures have not addressed the gendered

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St Elizabeth teen braces for surgery

TREASURE BEACH, St Elizabeth — The family of 16-year-old Hampton School student Nittia Deleon is to know on Wednesday when a surgery to remove a fast-growing tumour in her jaw will be

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How COVID-19 Is Affecting Mental Health Practitioners

And how will therapists and mental health practitioners be able to help us, if they’re not also helping

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Rwanda: Kagame Pardons Abortion Convicts But Accomplices Will Serve Full Sentences

President Paul Kagame on Monday, May 18, exercised his prerogative of mercy to pardon 50 young women convicted of abortion, but about nine people who aided the illegal process will stay in jail to serve their full

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Stephanie Mills: Nick Cannon and Kanye West Are Acting Like 'Paid Slaves' and 'Little Boys In a Sandbox'

Stephanie Mills criticized Kanye West for launching a presidential campaign and lashed out at Nick Cannon for supporting West's run for the White House.

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Recent & Recommended Books About Good Emotional Health During COVID-19

Allow pre-eminent psychiatrist Dr. Brendan Kelly to help you understand and cope with the unique stresses of today, as we all try to deal with the threat of COVID-19 within our homes, communities and throughout the world.

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