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.

 

 

The Mental Health Effects of Human Trafficking – Psychiatric Times
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The Mental Health Effects of Human Trafficking – Psychiatric Times

Mental health clinicians should be more aware of how to identify and track potential victims of human trafficking. Lujain Alhajji, MD, discusses what patients are vulnerable to being trafficked and their barriers to care in this video. To read more about human trafficking, see our December 2021 CME article, Psychiatrists’ Response to Human Trafficking. Dr…

New Tennessee laws pertaining to child safety, wellbeing and human trafficking – The Rogersville Review
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New Tennessee laws pertaining to child safety, wellbeing and human trafficking – The Rogersville Review

This is part six of a series highlighting all the new laws approved by the Tennessee General Assembly in 2022. These new laws pertain to Child Safety, Wellbeing, and Human Trafficking. Enhancing support for foster youth — Under a new law the state will reimburse eligible relatives of foster youth to support the cost of…

Jackson home to new sex trafficking shelter – The Jackson Sun
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Jackson home to new sex trafficking shelter – The Jackson Sun

Despite a glaring sun and often oppressive humidity last week, one corner of Jackson was full of energy and high spirits as crews with the charity organization Eight Days of Hope worked to build the city’s newest shelter for sex trafficking victims. At an undisclosed address, a crew of about 25 workers beat the heat…

GLO.ACT provides Women’s Network members with soft-skill training to maximize their impact in countering human trafficking and migrant smuggling
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GLO.ACT provides Women’s Network members with soft-skill training to maximize their impact in countering human trafficking and migrant smuggling

Vienna, Austria – 26 May 2022 –To continue to strengthen the resilience of members of the GLO.ACT Women’s Network, GLO.ACT ran a workshop on work-life balance on 24 May 2022, featuring an exciting panel of women representatives from GLO.ACT countries. Panellists shared their insights on how to best manage the work-life balance, offering tips and advice…

ATEST Endorses Key Bills to Reauthorize and Strengthen Federal Anti-Trafficking Programs
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ATEST Endorses Key Bills to Reauthorize and Strengthen Federal Anti-Trafficking Programs

WASHINGTON — The Alliance to End Slavery and Trafficking (ATEST) is pleased to announce its endorsement of four bills that will reauthorize the Trafficking Victims Protection Act (TVPA). The bills each address different components of U.S. anti-trafficking policy and will progress U.S. government efforts to combat the scourge of labor and sex trafficking both inside…

Justice Department Announces Enforcement Action Charging 12 Medical Professionals
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Justice Department Announces Enforcement Action Charging 12 Medical Professionals

The Department of Justice, together with federal and state law enforcement partners, today announced criminal charges against 14 defendants in eight federal districts across the United States for their alleged involvement in crimes related to the unlawful distribution of opioids. Twelve of the defendants were medical professionals at the time of these alleged offenses. “Today’s…

Attorney General Merrick B. Garland Delivers Remarks at the National Crime Victims’ Rights Week Event
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Attorney General Merrick B. Garland Delivers Remarks at the National Crime Victims’ Rights Week Event

Remarks as Prepared for Delivery Good afternoon. Good afternoon. Thank you, Amy [Solomon], for that kind introduction, and for your leadership of the Office of Justice Programs. And thank you to you and your team, Kris [Rose]. We would not be here today without the dedicated professionals of the Office for Victims of Crime and…

Justice Department Recognizes Human Trafficking Survivor and Advocate from Washington with Special Courage Award – Department of Justice
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Justice Department Recognizes Human Trafficking Survivor and Advocate from Washington with Special Courage Award – Department of Justice

The Office for Victims of Crime, a component of the Justice Department’s Office of Justice Programs, presented the Special Courage Award to Suamhirs Piraino-Guzman, a human trafficking survivor and advocate residing in Seattle, Washington. This Special Courage Award category honors a victim or survivor who has shown exceptional perseverance or determination. It may also acknowledge…

Brave Movement Survivors and Allies Call on World Leaders to #BeBrave to End Childhood Sexual Violence
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Brave Movement Survivors and Allies Call on World Leaders to #BeBrave to End Childhood Sexual Violence

  ECPAT International endorses the Brave Movement Press Release of April 27 – 2022 29 April 2022 – On 27 April 2022, the #BeBrave Global Survivors Action Summit adult survivors of childhood sexual violence and allies in 22 countries (Albania, Bolivia, Canada, Colombia, Democratic Republic of Congo, Ecuador, France, Germany, India, Italy, Japan, Kenya, Nepal, Nigeria,…

Health Care Providers Are Missing Signs of Human Trafficking / Modern Slavery
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Health Care Providers Are Missing Signs of Human Trafficking / Modern Slavery

“88% of nearly a hundred trafficking victims had contact with a health care provider at some point while being trafficked” Thousands of sex trafficking victims filter through the U.S. health care system each year. Words and Photos by Isabella Gomes This article appeared in print as “What Doctors Are Missing” in the Spring 2020 issue of Hopkins Bloomberg…