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Social media posts warn people not to call 988. Here's what you need to know
When the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline launched last month, many mental health providers, researchers and advocates celebrated. Although a national… -
Restraints and involuntary medication are widespread at corrections facility for people with mental illness, report alleges
The Disability Law Center concludes more than half the population at Bridgewater State Hospital were medicated under duress. -
Losing a parent can derail teens' lives. A high school grief club aims to help
Shortly after Elizabeth George started her freshman year in high school last fall, her parents tested positive for COVID-19. And Elizabeth stepped up to… -
How to protect your privacy when using mental health care apps
Online therapy has become a booming industry in recent years, but with that growth comes questions about how well these types of companies are protecting… -
The new 988 crisis number is about to launch. Here's what to know
Starting July 16, people in mental health crisis will have a new way to reach out for help. Instead of dialing the current 10-digit National Suicide… -
Teens of color in Boston struggle to find help in a mental health crisis
The COVID-19 pandemic escalated a mental health crisis for young people across the nation. -
Vermont is piloting a new program to help farmers rely on one another during stressful times
The plan is to connect farmers to listen to one another, and to educate one another based on their own experiences. -
‘Let them know that you’re feeling sad too’: How parents and caregivers can help children handle trauma
After the school shooting in Texas, mental health experts say parents can help children with open-ended conversations and reassuring them that tragedies like this are still rare. -
Boston nonprofit offers mental health support to former gang members
Boston Uncornered addresses trauma in teens and young adults. -
The '988' mental health hotline is coming. But will Massachusetts be ready?
Staffing, support services and technical issues still need to be resolved.
