I agree with you! You have helped so many people. I was proud to be part of planning and funding of expansion of these courts in Illinois. Thank you for your leadership!

Thank SAMSHA, NAMI and all communities promoting access to treatment over punishment.

I do not agree… Therapeutic courts saves lives! Thank goodness for problem-solving treatment courts filling system and policy gaps. @lorilevin.bsky.social

Mental Health Reform Activists Played The Long Game. Here’s What That Can Teach Us Today. Biden’s American Rescue Plan included billions for mental health—thanks to decades of work from activists and Mental Patients Liberation Movement.

Mental Health Reform Activists Played The Long Game. Here’s What That Can Teach Us Today. msmagazine.com/2022/12/06/m...
Thank You, Phyliss Vine, @ all “Playing the Long Game” for mental health” #MentalHealthMatters”
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Happy International Women’s Day 💜

Happy International Women’s Day 2026 💜🌎🌺 @morgfair.bsky.social
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Restorative justice cuts town reoffending to near zero - The Valley Vanguard …

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I do not disagree 🙏

Utah seniors struggle with loneliness as isolation takes toll on mental health Older adults across Utah face growing risks of isolation and loneliness, a challenge experts say can have serious impacts on both mental and physical health.Get

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Exposure to pollution linked to depression, anxiety and other mental health issues Reducing pollution, in line with the EU Zero Pollution action plan, could improve mental health across Europe, according to an EEA briefing published today. The publication covers the links between ai...

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Montana voters overwhelmingly view cost as a major mental health care hurdle An MTFP-Eagleton poll of registered voters show that affordability concerns are more widespread than worry about travel distance or stigma.

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3 Reasons Men May Struggle With Their Mental Health Stuffing emotions is not a winning strategy because those emotions will often come out in a destructive way. With mindfulness, you can use your emotions in a positive way.

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Edith Sampson

Edith Sampson, American lawyer, jurist. The first African-American woman elected to Illinois bench as judge of the Cook County Circuit Court (1962). The first African-American U.S. delegate appointed to the United Nations #womenshistory #BlackHistoryMonth #LawSky #law #UnitedNatons #gov #BHM #woc

When Jesse Jackson Came to ‘Sesame Street’: ‘I Am! Somebody!’

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Hope you can hop on!! Be great to see you ❤️

Exciting!!!

Hope you can hop on!! Be great to see you ❤️

It is ☺️☺️

Join Us! Wednesday Feb. 25th reaching out to our seniors: All You Need to Know About the Justice System. @drel-dbh.bsky.social @lorilevin.bsky.social @akwyz.com @ndrnadvocates.bsky.social @drmikeatwater.bsky.social
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When Trauma Looks Like Disability: Trauma-Informed Social Work in K–12 Education Children do not leave their life experiences at the school door. In K–12 settings, educators are often the first to observe the effects of trauma, attachment disruptions, and chronic stress, yet these...

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Thankful that I was able to connect with @jillwieberlens.bsky.social during her visit to Seton Hall Law! Very engaging presentation (and book) on stillbirth and the law.

#OnMyWalk to a wonderful brunch with great friends @alexskuby.bsky.social @mocollins.bsky.social @nancyleegrahn.bsky.social & @kimmasters.bsky.social We worked on all the world’s problems! More work to do!🤪 Mask is on the table #BeKind Sending Love To You All💗🎉💗🌷💗🥰💗🌷💗🎉💗🥰💗🌷💗🎉💗🥰💗

Congratulations Ellen ✨✨✨

I remember we discussed this on-line.

Robin Williams’ son teams up with S.F. startup to use AI as mental health resource Zak Williams, the son of legendary actor Robin Williams, has partnered with a San Francisco AI startup aiming to make mental health care more accessible and efficient.

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Vallotton #morningart

Cover of The Lancet's Jan 24, 2026 issue. Quote on cover reads: "Small and realistic increases in [physical activity] of 5 min/day might prevent up to 6% of all deaths."

Can small changes in physical activity make a major difference?

On the cover, a meta-analysis suggests that 5 extra minutes of moderate physical activity a day is associated with a reduction of up to 6% of all deaths in the least active adults.

Read this & more 👉 spkl.io/63326AUxjE

NHTSA research: Women have higher risk of injury than men in 26% of 150 crash models.
-46% higher: frontal crashes
-55% higher: rollover crashes
-62% higher: lower extremity injuries in frontal crashes
-128% higher: foot/ankle injuries in frontal crashes
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Adolescent Treatment Landscape of Depression, Suicidality, and Substance Use Disorder in the US This cross-sectional survey study examines the factors associated with the diagnosis of and treatment for mental health and substance use disorder for US adolescents.

Informative study about the high #addiction and #mentalhealth disorders rates of #teens and young adults. And an explanation of the reasons behind the low treatment rates.
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Good morning Blue Sky friends 💙
Happy Friday to you all.
Have an incredible day everyone
Best wishes 🤗❤️🌞🌸
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