Iesha Smallwood graduated on May 12 with an Associate in Arts, but this moment was not guaranteed for her.
Published: Thursday, June 9th, 2022 @ 1:53 pm
By: Attila Nemecz
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Drug-overdose deaths nearly quadrupled among N.C. teens during the pandemic.
Published: Monday, June 6th, 2022 @ 9:56 am
By: Carolina Journal
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Governor Cooper Has Allocated $5 Million in Funding to Expand Mental Health Services at Higher Education Institutions Across the State
Published: Thursday, February 24th, 2022 @ 1:18 pm
By: Governor's Office
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NC Department of Health and Human Services Partners with Community Organizations to Launch Mobile Health Clinics Across State
Published: Wednesday, February 23rd, 2022 @ 9:44 am
By: Governor's Office
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The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, in partnership with North Carolina’s Historically Black Colleges and Universities, is hosting a mental health summit to assess the mental health needs of minority students on campus and the effects of the impacts from the COVID-19 pandemic.
Published: Thursday, February 17th, 2022 @ 10:20 am
By: Stan Deatherage
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North Carolinians can call or text the Hope4NC helpline (855-587-3463) 24/7 for free resources, support and referrals.
Published: Tuesday, February 15th, 2022 @ 10:58 am
By: Stan Deatherage
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Pirate intern monitors environmental health of region’s rivers
Published: Sunday, October 31st, 2021 @ 10:11 am
By: ECU News Services
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The N.C. House will consider a bill Monday to allow mental health counselors to work across state lines.
Published: Tuesday, August 3rd, 2021 @ 10:26 am
By: Carolina Journal
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Nationwide study reveals mental health needs of music students
Published: Thursday, July 22nd, 2021 @ 12:16 am
By: ECU News Services
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Carteret County resident Christine Hanks never cared much for politics.
Published: Saturday, April 17th, 2021 @ 8:41 am
By: Carolina Journal
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The seven organizations, called Local Management Entities/Managed Care Organizations or LME/MCOs, are responsible for managing and monitoring the provision of public mental health, intellectual and developmental disabilities
Published: Wednesday, April 14th, 2021 @ 10:22 am
By: Stan Deatherage
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A bill introduced by House Majority Leader John Bell, R-Wayne, is meant to help improve crisis intervention and services for veterans suffering from mental health and substance abuse issues.
Published: Saturday, March 27th, 2021 @ 8:28 am
By: Carolina Journal
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Mental health experts who are also parents with students in Wake County Public Schools are sounding an alarm over a rising mental health crisis due to a lack of full-time classroom instruction.
Published: Tuesday, March 2nd, 2021 @ 8:57 am
By: Carolina Journal
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A recent study published by The Kaiser Family Foundation found that 53% of adults in the United States say their mental health has been negatively impacted due to worry and stress over the coronavirus.
Published: Friday, February 5th, 2021 @ 12:23 pm
By: Tom Campbell
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So many families are dealing with it. Someone close to you is troubled to the point that you’re worried about their future.
Published: Wednesday, January 27th, 2021 @ 4:11 pm
By: John Locke Foundation
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The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services released the COVID-19 Community Readiness toolkit to help individuals find mental and behavioral health supports and resources in their communities.
Published: Monday, January 25th, 2021 @ 7:33 pm
By: Stan Deatherage
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Being bullied in middle school — and getting help from a mental health professional — has fueled Kaitlyn Isherwood’s determination to be a counselor.
Published: Sunday, December 27th, 2020 @ 10:36 am
By: ECU News Services
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The town halls will feature remarks and presentations from Deputy Secretary for Behavioral Health & IDD Kody Kinsley, DMHDDSAS Director Victor Armstrong and the CEO for the Local Management Entity/Managed Care Organization for each area’s town hall.
Published: Tuesday, October 13th, 2020 @ 11:58 pm
By: Stan Deatherage
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At a time when many Americans are experiencing increased stress, anxiety, and personal loss, we must also ensure that our country can meet the mental health needs of those struggling in this crisis.
Published: Saturday, October 10th, 2020 @ 2:53 am
By: Stan Deatherage
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The COVID-19 response in America has focused on several fronts.
Published: Saturday, August 22nd, 2020 @ 1:59 pm
By: Carolina Journal
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Navigate Counseling Clinic finds that online appointments provide improved access for clients
Published: Friday, August 21st, 2020 @ 11:28 am
By: ECU News Services
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Americans, and especially our country’s youth, were already experiencing a mental health reckoning before the novel coronavirus.
Published: Wednesday, August 19th, 2020 @ 3:54 pm
By: John Locke Foundation
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The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (NCDHHS) is expanding the Hope4Healers Helpline (919-226-2002) to serve North Carolina’s teachers, school personnel and their families.
Published: Wednesday, August 19th, 2020 @ 12:09 am
By: Stan Deatherage
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The Baltimore Police Department released bodycam footage on Thursday of a mental health crisis call that resulted in a police-involved shooting that left an African-American man critically wounded.
Published: Sunday, July 12th, 2020 @ 1:54 am
By: Daily Wire
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The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (NCDHHS) has been awarded $1.5 million to support and expand the Hope4NC program
Published: Friday, June 19th, 2020 @ 3:44 pm
By: Stan Deatherage
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Today, Governor Roy Cooper signed the following bill into law: Senate Bill 476
Published: Thursday, June 11th, 2020 @ 11:00 am
By: Governor's Office
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Unemployment, homelessness, depression, and a host of mental health issues are on the rise for North Carolina’s military veterans.
Published: Thursday, May 28th, 2020 @ 8:46 am
By: Carolina Journal
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Governor Roy Cooper proclaimed May as Mental Health Awareness Month in North Carolina. Nationally this month is used to reduce the stigma regarding mental health and encourage individuals to seek the medical help they may need.
Published: Thursday, May 14th, 2020 @ 10:48 am
By: Governor's Office
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