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Health professionals say climate change is hurting public health in Connecticut. The bill would direct the state to be more aggressive in requiring the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions and renewable energy investments.
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U.S. Sen. Chris Murphy (D-CT) hosted the inaugural Creating Community Summit in New Haven as part of his campaign against loneliness, which he has touted as a public health crisis for over a year.
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Gov. Kathy Hochul launched on Tuesday an expansion of school-based mental health programs in New York. This is part of a commitment Hochul made during her State of the State address to improve youth mental health services provided.
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Connecticut Lieutenant Governor Susan Bysieiwcz said the campaign will encourage state agencies to collaborate on wraparound solutions to loneliness, raise awareness about existing programs and work with municipalities to bolster local social community organizations.
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About a quarter of all suicide deaths occur among troops caught up in legal or administrative battles — sometimes for minor infractions.
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A New York state task force charged with reforming the response to 911 calls from those in mental health crises held its first meeting of the New Year on Long Island last week. The group was created after the police killing of Daniel Prude.
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Healthy Kids, Healthy Minds held a press conference on Thursday, Nov. 30, to call on New York’s elected leaders to address the state’s severe and worsening child mental health crisis.
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Connecticut and 42 states are suing Meta in federal and state courts for allegedly deploying harmful features on its social media platforms like Facebook and Instagram to addict children and fuel the youth mental health crisis.
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The deaths among Washington crewmembers occurred during a six-year period when the carrier remained in the shipyard for maintenance.
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A University of Connecticut researcher launched a mental health program targeted at LGBTQ+ youth called “Tuned In!” The goal is to engage youth and young adults with valuable coping strategies, including mindfulness and self-compassion exercises, as well as meditation and stress reduction activities.