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fromPsychology Today
3 weeks ago

6 Reasons Why a Chatbot Can Never Truly Replace a Therapist

In a moment of crisis or deep self-doubt, what you need often isn't more reassurance... but a careful challenge: someone to help you spot the unhelpful loops in your thinking and hand you real tools to break free.
Mental health
fromLos Angeles Times
1 month ago

Trump will end crisis hotline for LGBTQ+ youth. But L.A. has options for those in need

This is one more way that people are going to feel like they're not seen, aren't sure of where to reach out for help or don't feel safe enough to seek support.
SF LGBT
#mental-health
fromThe Nation
1 month ago
Portland food

This Organization Proved There Was an Alternative to the Police. Now It's Being Defunded.

Mental health
fromThe Mercury News
2 months ago

They called for urgent help with a mentally ill loved one. Why California police refused

Families dealing with mental illness face challenges, including limited support from law enforcement during crises.
Mental health
fromABC7 San Francisco
3 months ago

CHP crisis negotiators helped resolve Wednesday's Bay Bridge standoff: 'You need to build trust'

A man in mental health crisis caused significant traffic delays on the Bay Bridge, but emergency responders handled the situation peacefully.
California Highway Patrol negotiators handled the incident on the Bay Bridge, prioritizing communication and rapport to resolve the situation safely.
fromThe Nation
1 month ago
Portland food

This Organization Proved There Was an Alternative to the Police. Now It's Being Defunded.

Artificial intelligence
fromFuturism
1 month ago

Man Killed by Police After Spiraling Into ChatGPT-Driven Psychosis

OpenAI's ChatGPT can exacerbate mental health issues leading to severe crises and dangerous delusions, as evidenced by a tragic incident involving a user.
NYC politics
fromCity Limits
2 months ago

Opinion: I Needed Support. I Got Handcuffs.

Community-rooted care, grounded in trust, prevents crisis rather than punishing it, as coercive interventions are traumatic and ineffective.
Mental health
fromThe Mercury News
2 months ago

They called for urgent help with a mentally ill loved one. Why California police refused

Families dealing with mental illness face challenges, including limited support from law enforcement during crises.
#suicide-prevention
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
3 months ago

What Individuals Can Do to End Suicides

Open discussions about suicide are vital for preventing it.
Suicide prevention training is as crucial as CPR training.
Parents should inquire about guns in homes where their kids play.
fromBuzzFeed
2 months ago

When My 8-Year-Old Said These 5 Horrifying Words, I Had To Change Everything About My Parenting

The story highlights a critical moment when a child's deep distress leads to a call for emergency mental health support.
Effective communication and understanding are essential in addressing children's mental health crises.
SF parents
fromwww.mercurynews.com
3 months ago

California man who messaged with Wisconsin school shooter barred from gun ownership

The court barred Alexander Paffendorf from owning firearms for three years due to concerning communications about attacks with a school shooter.
Mental health
fromNextgov.com
3 months ago

Report: Veteran suicide prevention increasingly looks to use AI, digital capabilities

Veteran suicide prevention is increasingly utilizing technology, particularly AI, to identify and support at-risk servicemembers.
fromNew York Post
3 months ago

Elderly man found with gunshot wound to the head in Brooklyn Bridge Park after apparent suicide attempt

A 64-year-old man is in critical condition after a suicide attempt at Brooklyn Bridge Park, highlighting ongoing mental health issues in public spaces.
Brooklyn
fromNew York Post
3 months ago

Arsonist who tried to kill Pa. gov is a cautionary tale for NY's soft-on-crime pols

Cody Balmer, the arsonist arrested for throwing two lit Molotov cocktails into the Shapiros' living room while the family slept, had a history of violence and serious mental illness that should have seen him either in jail or getting long-term, supervised treatment.
NYC politics
fromwww.nytimes.com
3 months ago

Former Sheriff's Deputy Is Sentenced to 3 Years in Killing of Colorado Man

Former sheriff's deputy was sentenced to three years for the fatal shooting of a man experiencing a mental health crisis.
fromBuzzFeed
3 months ago

44 Shocking Secrets People Will Never Share With Their Parents

Multiple helplines are available for abuse, assault, mental health, eating disorders, and substance abuse support.
fromMission Local
3 months ago

Day 22 of the 16th St. plaza cleanup: Nice weather is back. So are police.

"There's less shit on the ground in the morning and more police," he said.
Mission District
fromPsychology Today
4 months ago

How to Support and Calm an Individual in Crisis

Effective police engagement in crisis situations can prevent violence and promote cooperation.
Early supportive techniques are crucial in crisis intervention.
Giving individuals in crisis a voice enhances their cooperation.
SF politics
fromPortland Mercury
4 months ago

After Years of Bureaucratic Pushback, Portland Street Response Finally Has a Chance at Success

Portland's Street Response program is expanding its services to better address behavioral health crises amidst a growing budget gap.
fromwww.cbc.ca
5 months ago

Police watchdog clears OPP after 3 found dead in Huntsville home in October | CBC News

The SIU report concluded that the OPP commander acted with due care during an intense standoff with an armed man who had shot family members.
Canada news
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fromMashable
9 months ago

Instagram announces new tools to fight sextortion and help teen victims

Instagram launched a campaign to combat sextortion by educating teens and implementing new safety features to protect user privacy.
Music
fromConsequence
10 months ago

Jon Bon Jovi convinces woman not to jump off bridge in Nashville

Jon Bon Jovi intervened to save a woman's life while filming a music video in Nashville, demonstrating the power of community and crisis intervention.
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