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Report: Immigration Enforcement Takes Heavy Toll On Kids’ Physical And Mental Health

by Seth Freed Wessler on June 6 2013, 11:20AM

A new report reveals that immigration reform could save hundreds of thousands of children from suffering physical and mental health strains.

Topics: Immigration Reform, /NOW

Older Asian American Women Have Highest Suicide Rate

by Jorge Rivas on January 23 2013, 4:57PM

Asian American women ages 65 and older had a higher suicide rate - 6.5 per 100,000 - than any other racial or ethnic group.

Topics: Health, /NOW

Study Finds 90% Jump in ADHD Diagnosis Amongst Black Girls

by Jorge Rivas on January 22 2013, 2:18PM

A new study of health records from California found the rate of children diagnosed with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) rose dramatically between 2001 and 2010.

Topics: Health, /NOW

What’s the Best Way to Prevent Another Sandy Hook? [Reader Forum]

by Nia King on January 22 2013, 8:31AM

Colorlines readers responds to the White House’s proposals to prevent gun violence.

Topics: Guns, Health

What Obama’s Gun Plan Means For Mental Health Care

by Seth Freed Wessler on January 17 2013, 8:52AM

There’s scant evidence of a link between mental illness and violence. Still, advocates say, the mental health system desperately needs more resources and attention.

Topics: Guns, Health

Private Prison Company’s New Profit Source: Mental Health

by Seth Freed Wessler on September 6 2012, 10:00AM

The State of Texas is poised to outsource management of a public psychiatric hospital to a company that’s made its billions in the business of private criminal and civil immigration lockup.

Topics: Health

Making Mental Health Awareness Year-round

by Julianne Hing on August 2 2012, 6:31PM

So July, and National Minority Mental Health Awareness Month, are over. What are you doing to take care of yourself today?

Topics: Health, /NOW

#NoShameDay and the Fight to Eradicate the Stigma of Mental Illness

by Jorge Rivas on July 2 2012, 6:22PM

July is National Minority Mental Health Awareness Month.

Topics: Health, /NOW

One Runner’s Step-by-Step Path to Justice

by Mónica Novoa on May 30 2012, 10:00AM

Donna Hernández gives us her personal story of how running changed the way she dealt with stress, and approached social justice work.

Topics: Health

How to Do Right By Yourself While Busy Saving the World

by Mónica Novoa on May 30 2012, 10:00AM

People dedicated to racial justice are often so focused on strengthening our communities, we fail to remain healthy ourselves. Monica Novoa speaks with organizers who are helping the movement mind its own mental health.

Topics: Drop the I-Word, Health

Young, Depressed, and Of Color: Why Schools and Doctors Get It Wrong

by Jamilah King on May 29 2012, 9:25AM

From the classroom to the clinician’s office, there’s a long and troubling relationship between racism and the mental health field.

Topics: Health

Junior Seau’s Family to Donate Brain to NFL Concussion Research

by Jorge Rivas on May 4 2012, 12:01PM

San Diego Chargers chaplain Shawn Mitchell told The Times the family decided to allow access to researchers investigating the long-term effects of head hits “to help other individuals down the road.”

Topics: Arts & Culture, /NOW