Young men want to get big. For some, it’s becoming an obsession
Some teen boys are determined to grow more muscular to match their social media idols.
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San Mateo County To Expand Police and Behavioral Health Provider Partnership ProgramÂ
The program, the Community Wellness and Crisis Response Team was piloted in 2022 amid calls to increase community resources for mental health in policing after the county experienced a surge in mental health related 911 calls during the pandemic.
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Raising Mental Health Awareness Through Movement
The event is co-hosted by the two nonprofits San Mateo Police Activity League and StarVista.
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At Recovery Café, those recovering from homelessness, addiction, mental illness form a community
SAN JOSE — Recovery Cafés offer continued support to people in recovery lasting long after they exit traditional treatment providers.
Amid labor actions, mental health workers see high vacancies, turnover
SANTA CLARA COUNTY — Vacancies and turnover is a growing problem for mental health workers in Santa Clara County. In October, workers launched a labor strike to try and achieve better working conditions. The union has since entered into mediation with the county.
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Santa Clara County will expand services for adults with severe forms of mental illnesses
SAN JOSE – After finding that existing programs were not adequately serving adults with the most severe forms of mental illness, Santa Clara County is expanding intensive mental health services for adults.
Police, social workers team up for psychiatric emergencies in San Mateo County
The psychiatric emergency response team — known as PERT — consists of a sheriff and a social worker, working together to help a mentally ill individual, who has come to the attention of law enforcement.
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Palo Alto police selected to be the pilot agency for new mental health program
Santa Clara County is launching a new mental health initiative that will bring together the county’s police officers along with licensed clinicians to handle any cases where people are in mental health crises.
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