Mental Health

Mental health refers to a person’s overall psychological well-being. It includes how a person thinks, feels, and behaves, as well as their ability to cope with the challenges of life. Good mental health is an important aspect of overall health and well-being, and it is essential for a person’s overall quality of life.

Mental health problems, also known as mental illness, can take many forms, including anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, and schizophrenia. Mental health problems can be caused by a variety of factors, including genetics, life events, and environmental factors.

It is important to recognize the signs of mental health problems and to seek help if needed. This can include talking to a mental health professional, such as a therapist or counselor, or joining a support group. There are also many resources available, such as hotlines and online support groups, that can provide help and support for those struggling with mental health issues. It is important to remember that mental health problems are common and can be treated, and that seeking help is a sign of strength.

 

 

Texas and Louisiana’s First Spouses’ Global Human Trafficking Summit – 10.14.21
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Texas and Louisiana’s First Spouses’ Global Human Trafficking Summit – 10.14.21

First Lady of Texas Cecilia Abbott and First Lady of Louisiana Donna Edwards have partnered in the past year to educate other first spouses along with key stakeholders across the country on anti-human trafficking efforts and resources they can bring back to their own states. The latest educational summit in October 2021 was hosted by the Texas Governor’s Child Sex Trafficking…

Tarrant County 5 Stones November 2023 Meeting
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Tarrant County 5 Stones November 2023 Meeting

Here is our recorded meeting link and chat notes for our November 2023 TC 5 Stones meeting! Our 5 Stones meeting this November consisted of some law enforcement updates, a year-end review, and an awards presentation celebrating some of our amazing community influencers. Link to the recorded meeting: The chat log is how our online audience is able to introduce…

Washington is failing to aid child sex-trafficking victims
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Washington is failing to aid child sex-trafficking victims

Safe Harbor’s rocky start in Washington exposes a key question that state actors are still struggling to answer: “If we’re not arresting kids, great — but then what?” Benke said. ‘These are victims’ In the mid-1990s, Benke was 16 and homeless in Seattle. One day, as she broke down sobbing on the street, she remembers…

Hochul signs bills to combat human trafficking – The Gloversville Leader Herald
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Hochul signs bills to combat human trafficking – The Gloversville Leader Herald

Gov. Kathy Hochul signed a package of bills into law Wednesday that aim to combat human trafficking and expand the state’s anti-human trafficking task force and length of duty. The group of six bills will require Port Authority of New York and New Jersey, commercial service airports and bus stops, MTA facilities, truck stops and…

UN Report Urges End to Forced US Prison Labor—a ‘Contemporary Form of Slavery’
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UN Report Urges End to Forced US Prison Labor—a ‘Contemporary Form of Slavery’

A report published Thursday by United Nations human rights experts condemns systemic racism in the U.S. criminal justice system and policing, while describing “appalling” prison conditions and decrying forced unpaid convict labor as a “contemporary form of slavery.” The U.N. International Independent Expert Mechanism to Advance Racial Justice and Equality in the Context of Law…

Ohio creates program for human trafficking resources
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Ohio creates program for human trafficking resources

OHIO — Gov. Mike DeWine announced a new program Wednesday that aims to improve and increase support for human trafficking survivors. What You Need To Know The new Direct Services for Victims of Human Trafficking Grant Program has $4 million in funding available for nonprofit organizations to help them serve the growing number of sex…

Stratford-area school boards working with local partners to combat child exploitation
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Stratford-area school boards working with local partners to combat child exploitation

The Avon Maitland and Huron Perth Catholic district school boards recently hosted a symposium aimed at educating partner agencies in the community about child exploitation and human trafficking. Two local school boards are working together with provincial police, local victim services and 25 community agencies and partners across Huron and Perth counties to prevent and…