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.

 

 

‘Modern day slavery’: Lawmakers, advocates seek change after Republic prison labor investigation
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‘Modern day slavery’: Lawmakers, advocates seek change after Republic prison labor investigation

Reacting to an investigation by The Arizona Republic and KJZZ, lawmakers and advocates are calling for a review of the state’s use of prison labor. “Forced prison labor is nothing more than modern day slavery, and our state’s growing reliance on this workforce is irresponsible, immoral and inexcusable,” said state Sen. Martin Quezada, D-Glendale. “Any public…

FBI warns of human trafficking in Tennessee, shares signs – WBBJ TV – WBBJ-TV
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FBI warns of human trafficking in Tennessee, shares signs – WBBJ TV – WBBJ-TV

JACKSON, Tenn. — Human trafficking is a global crime that has emerged in Tennessee. We sat down with officials from the Federal Bureau of Investigation to discuss a rising crime affecting children. They say when you think of human trafficking, you must think about the vulnerable. “That is why they’re victimized. And the vulnerabilities run…

Hidden in Plain Sight: The Reality of Human Trafficking – The Crozet Gazette
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Hidden in Plain Sight: The Reality of Human Trafficking – The Crozet Gazette

Most people think of human trafficking as a faraway problem, a misery confined to big cities or lonely deserts where organized networks of criminals use violence and drugs to collect souls. The residents of quiet communities like Crozet might believe the buying and selling of persons can be happening only somewhere else, not here, but…

Editorial l Jessie's Place receives grant for human trafficking training in schools
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Editorial l Jessie's Place receives grant for human trafficking training in schools

THE ISSUE: The CCCCF grants funds for human trafficking education. OUR OPINION: Trafficking is a serious public health issue. For the second year, the Citrus County Community Charitable Foundation (CCCCF) has awarded a grant for human trafficking training for students and the community. It will be conducted by Jessie’s Place, Citrus County’s Child Advocacy Center,…

The United States’ Practice of Forced Labor at Home and Abroad: Truth and Facts (Part One)
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The United States’ Practice of Forced Labor at Home and Abroad: Truth and Facts (Part One)

BEIJING, Aug. 9 (Xinhua) — The United States’ Practice of Forced Labor at Home and Abroad: Truth and Facts August 2022 Introduction Over the years, the United States has concocted the biggest lies of the century such as the so-called “genocide” and “forced labor” in Xinjiang, in an attempt to smear and contain China. It…

A Philadelphia DHS office houses stranded kids, but staff warn it's unsafe
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A Philadelphia DHS office houses stranded kids, but staff warn it's unsafe

By the time a foster home was found for the 8-year-old boy, he refused to go. He’d been sleeping in a conference room at the Philadelphia Department of Human Services for two months, either on a folding cot or an air mattress on the floor. That bare-bones space is not meant for overnight stays. Yet,…

Critical anti-trafficking legislation passes the U.S House of Representatives
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Critical anti-trafficking legislation passes the U.S House of Representatives

Hope for Justice is delighted that the Frederick Douglass Trafficking Victims Prevention and Protection…

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Weir: CEO of Ranch Hands Rescue discusses human trafficking – Cross Timbers Gazette
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Weir: CEO of Ranch Hands Rescue discusses human trafficking – Cross Timbers Gazette

Ranch Hands Rescue (RHR), in Argyle, is a human and animal sanctuary founded on hope and healing for the long-term recovery of trauma victims, special needs animals, and male survivors of sex trafficking. The RHR Counseling Center specializes in treating more complex trauma cases, such as victims of severe and repetitive abuse and people not…

Ghislaine Maxwell’s Former Assistant Sues Julie Brown and HarperCollins Over Epstein Book
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Ghislaine Maxwell’s Former Assistant Sues Julie Brown and HarperCollins Over Epstein Book

Star Miami Herald journalist Julie K. Brown is facing a second defamation lawsuit related to her 2021 book on the Jeffrey Epstein sex-trafficking case—this time, from a former assistant to the multimillionaire’s accomplice Ghislaine Maxwell, who was recently sentenced to 20 years behind bars. In February, Epstein victims Courtney Wild and Haley Robson sued Brown…

Gaetz among 20 House Republicans who voted against anti-human trafficking bill | The Hill
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Gaetz among 20 House Republicans who voted against anti-human trafficking bill | The Hill

Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-Fla.) was among the 20 House Republicans who voted on Tuesday against a bill that seeks to combat human trafficking. The legislation, titled the Frederick Douglass Trafficking Victims Prevention and Protection Reauthorization Act, passed in a 401-20 vote, with all opposition coming from Republicans. Eight Republicans and one Democrat did not vote. Gaetz,…