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.

 

 

2022 TIP Report Underscores that Extensive Work is Needed to Improve Global Efforts to Protect People from Human Traffickers
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2022 TIP Report Underscores that Extensive Work is Needed to Improve Global Efforts to Protect People from Human Traffickers

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Terry FitzPatrick WASHINGTON – The 2022 U.S. State Department’s annual Trafficking in Persons (TIP) Report, which reviews responses by governments to combat human trafficking and forced labor worldwide, reveals that significant increases in political will and funding are needed to meaningfully improve global efforts to end forced labor and sex trafficking. The 2022 report chronicles…

Nursing Homes: A Growing Target for Labor Traffickers | Psychology Today
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Nursing Homes: A Growing Target for Labor Traffickers | Psychology Today

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Human traffickers go after an industry burdened with high costs, short staffing by Mitzi Perdue MPA KEY POINTS Eldercare workers may be victims of force, fraud, or coercion. Human traffickers target immigrants, who may not know their rights. Trafficked caregivers may develop PTSD-like symptoms incompatible with caring for frail elders. Of the ten thousand Baby…

Addressing Racism in the Domestic Minor Sex Trafficking of Black Girls: The Role of Public Health Critical Race Praxis

Addressing Racism in the Domestic Minor Sex Trafficking of Black Girls: The Role of Public Health Critical Race Praxis

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1  DMST Among Black Girls Several initiatives aimed at increasing awareness of and compelling action to prevent human trafficking generally, and DMST specifically, have been enacted, including the Polaris Project2 (established in 2002) and the Office on Trafficking in Persons within the Administration for Children and Families division of the US Department of Health and Human…

G7 Governments failing to take action to end childhood sexual violence, new data reveals
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G7 Governments failing to take action to end childhood sexual violence, new data reveals

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ECPAT International endorses the Brave Movement Press Release of June 24 – 2022 A new report ranking G7 nations on their efforts to protect children from abuse shows that global leaders are failing – with progress woefully inadequate to end childhood sexual violence The U.S.A, France, Japan and Italy are the worst performers, having made very…

Hidden in Plain Sight: Survivors share stories to help combat human trafficking in Hampton Roads
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Hidden in Plain Sight: Survivors share stories to help combat human trafficking in Hampton Roads

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Part 1: What is human trafficking? Watch related video here. Human trafficking is one of the most pressing human rights issues of our time. It’s a global issue, and Hampton Roads is not immune. The Polaris Project says 25 million people are being trafficked worldwide. A fraction of those victims are either trafficked through our…

Zambia: Eliminating Harmful Practices Affecting Children – allAfrica.com
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Zambia: Eliminating Harmful Practices Affecting Children – allAfrica.com

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The African Committee of Experts on the Rights and Welfare of the Child (ACERWC) has called on African member states to conduct a national study or assessment on harmful practices affecting children on the continent. In a concept note preceding the hosting of the Day of the African Child which falls on June 16 every…

New Jersey Rep. Chris Smith Pushes Anti-Human Trafficking Legislation, Labels, and Modern Slavery
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New Jersey Rep. Chris Smith Pushes Anti-Human Trafficking Legislation, Labels, and Modern Slavery

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U.S. Rep. Chris Smith of New Jersey has teamed up with Democratic Rep. Karen Bass of California to propose the “Frederick Douglass Trafficking Victims Prevention and Protection Reauthorization Act of 2022” or simply HR 6552, a an anti-human trafficking legislation that funds care and support for victims. The Republican leader labeled human trafficking as “modern…

Here’s a list of Tennessee’s new laws for 2022 taking effect on July 1, 2022
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Here’s a list of Tennessee’s new laws for 2022 taking effect on July 1, 2022

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July 1 means a slew of new laws is taking effect in Tennessee. Below is a list of several of the laws for 2022 that are now in place. You can click on the link to find the full law’s text. HB 1895: Allows the state to withhold money from schools if they don’t use a…

Witch-hunts and ritual child abuse are a stain on Africa. We must confront them
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Witch-hunts and ritual child abuse are a stain on Africa. We must confront them

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Thousands of children accused of witchcraft suffer ritual abuse every year – and those with albinism are the main victims by Joan Nyanyuki  As Africa emerges blinking into the post-pandemic sunlight, children across the continent might hope for a brighter future. Lockdowns drove a surge in violence against children – especially girls – but surely…