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By Jordan Hearod, PhD, MPH On April 2nd, 2020
By Hannah Hoffman BALTIMORE —A new program rolled out in Baltimore City on Wednesday is aimed at connecting with seniors dealing with the isolation and mental health impact of the coronavirus outbreak. Councilmembers Zeke Cohen and Kristerfer Burnett have joined community organizations to create the Baltimore Neighbors Network. This is just part of the work…
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By Jordan Hearod, PhD, MPH On April 1st, 2020
OVER THE LAST THREE decades, Kevin Sullivan has spent much of his time helping people across the U.S. who are in the throes of addiction, connecting them to the resources they need and lending a hand to those struggling to maintain their recovery. It’s a battle he’s familiar with himself. “In the last 35 years, I’ve…
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By Jordan Hearod, PhD, MPH On March 31st, 2020
Published: March 30, 2020 at 7:20 a.m. ET By Meera Jagannathan Get enough sleep, wake up in the morning, get dressed, take a shower and eat as healthy a diet as you can. The coronavirus pandemic poses an obvious threat to physical safety, but advocates stress that Americans shouldn’t sleep on their mental health. New…
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By Jordan Hearod, PhD, MPH On March 30th, 2020
ARTICLE BY: ELIZABETH MURRAY | BURLINGTON FREE PRESS | 6:50 pm EDT March 27, 2020 In a time of “stay at home” orders and potential quarantine because of the new coronavirus pandemic, people are feeling stress and anxiety. Those battling mental illness may be even more vulnerable to feeling overwhelmed, depressed and alone, said Laurie Emerson, the executive director…
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By Jordan Hearod, PhD, MPH On March 26th, 2020
by Alexis Berdine | Newschannel 3 Wednesday, March 25th 2020 KALAMAZOO, Mich. — The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services issued new guidelines for addiction treatment facilities amid the coronavirus disease 2019 pandemic. The new guidelines target opioid abuse treatment. According to the U.S. Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, people living with…
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By Jordan Hearod, PhD, MPH On March 25th, 2020
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By Jordan Hearod, PhD, MPH On February 24th, 2020
The World Health Organization (WHO) reports that one in four people experience mental illness at some point in their life. For Black people around the world those stats are even more staggering. Research indicates that Black/African Americans are 20% more likely to suffer from psychological distress compared to their white counterparts. Within the Black community, mental health conversations and…
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By Jordan Hearod, PhD, MPH On February 21st, 2020
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By Jordan Hearod, PhD, MPH On February 19th, 2020
Legislators have proposed a bill to legalize needle exchange in Oklahoma (David Maialetti/The Philadelphia Inquirer via AP, File) OKLAHOMA CITY (KOKH) — According to The Oklahoman, a group of bipartisan legislators has proposed a bill that would legalize needle exchanges in Oklahoma. Legislators in the Oklahoma House and Senate see it as a key to…
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By Jordan Hearod, PhD, MPH On February 17th, 2020
Reminder that the AMP networking group meeting will be held at Brookhaven tomorrow, 2/18, from 9a-11a. All mental health and addiction professionals are encouraged to attend. There is no cost and breakfast will be served! AMP Resources Association is a professional network designed to help mental health and addiction professionals collaborate for the purpose…
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