Posts Tagged Mental Health
A Racial Divide for Mental Health Care Exists in Virginia
Posted by dmjones101 in Virginia's News on August 4, 2017
For years, lawmakers in Virginia have struggled to find ways to expand mental health care — with mixed results. A new report from the Commonwealth Institute finds a racial divide in terms of who gets help. Michael Pope has the story.
Lawmakers Struggle to Find Money for Mental Health Screenings for Inmates
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on February 20, 2017
Virginia State Senator, Creigh Deeds, speaks to Delegate James LeMunyon, R-Fairfax, left, during the House session at the Capitol in Richmond, VA, in 2014. Deeds is still pushing for mental health legislation, but funding is falling short. (Credit: Steve Helber / AP)
Lawmakers started the session with a resolve to do something about the problem of mental illness in Virginia jails, an effort that has urgency this year because of a tragic death that happened last year. But as Michael Pope reports, now lawmakers are saying they can’t find the money to change the system.
Jamycheal Mitchell’s Death is Sparking Discussions Over Mental Health Reform at the General Assembly
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on January 18, 2017
Senator Barbara Favola is pushing legislation that would require mental health training for all correctional officers in the state. (Credit: Cliff / Creative Commons)
The death of a mentally ill man at the Hampton Roads Regional Jail is prompting lawmakers to take action in Richmond. Michael Pope has the story.
New State Grants Hope to Help Keep Inmates with Mental Illnesses Out of Jail
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on December 13, 2016
Virginia’s Secretary of Public Health, Brian Moran
The state has awarded $3.5 million in grants to six regional jails to provide mental health services. Officials hope to address the underlying cause of crimes — to keep inmates from coming back after they’re released. Sandy Hausman has more on that story.
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From NPR News- Once Shot For Advocating For Girls' Education, Malala Is Going To Oxford August 17, 2017The young Pakistani-born woman shot by the Taliban because she advocated for girls' education is now headed to Oxford. Malala Yousafzai is also the youngest-ever winner of the Nobel Peace Prize
- 'We're Not Them' — Condemning Charlottesville And Condoning White Resentment August 17, 2017A scholar and a journalist offer context and analysis on the events in Charlottesville and the politics of white anger.
- 'That's Good,' Philippine President Says, As Drug Raids Kill Unprecedented Numbers August 17, 2017Police raids in the Philippines over a three-day span killed dozens of people suspected of selling or using drugs. They're the bloodiest known days in President Rodrigo Duterte's war on drugs.
- Local Reporter Describes What We Know About Van Attack In Barcelona August 17, 2017NPR's Kelly McEvers speaks with Fiona Govan, a reporter for The Local, Spain, based in Madrid about the deadly attack in Barcelona on Thursday.
- An American In Barcelona Reacts To Van Attack August 17, 2017Andrew Roby is an American on vacation in Barcelona and was in the vicinity when a van drove into a crowd of people killing at least a dozen and injuring at least 50.
- Once Shot For Advocating For Girls' Education, Malala Is Going To Oxford August 17, 2017
- From BBC News
- Spanish police stop second attack after 13 killed in Barcelona August 18, 2017Five attackers are shot in Cambrils after an earlier car attack in Barcelona left 13 dead.
- Trump defends 'beautiful' Civil War statues August 17, 2017The president says history and culture is "being ripped apart" by the removal of Confederate statues.
- Calories in popular foods must be cut, say health officials August 17, 2017Health officials target pizzas, burgers and ready meals to help tackle child obesity in government drive.
- Salmon sales surge as UK food exports hit record high August 17, 2017UK food and drink exports rise to £10.2bn in the first half of the year, the largest value on record.
- Gabriella Engels: Grace Mugabe 'beat the hell out of me' August 17, 2017South African model Gabriella Engels says she was attacked in a hotel by the wife of Zimbabwe's president.
- Spanish police stop second attack after 13 killed in Barcelona August 18, 2017
