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Commentary: Deal with inmates' mental health problems
The state penal system leaves a bad taste in my mouth, and you should have the same reaction as well. California's mental health system and protocols leave a bad taste in my mouth too. Combine the two and stir. You have what can collectively be...Tags: Behavioral Conditions, Health, Mental Health
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Commentary: We must help those with mental illness
May is Mental Health Awareness Month. Let's take a moment this month to consider some facts: 1 in 5 children have a diagnosable mental health disorder. One in 4 adults experience a mental health disorder in a given year, and a staggering 1 in 17 adults...Tags: Crime, Law and Justice, Behavioral Conditions, Social Services, American Legion, Health
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The God Squad: Can we forgive insane killers?
Q: In my local newspaper today, there were articles about Jared Loughner, who shot and killed six people and wounded 12 more in Arizona in 2011, and James Holmes, who is linked to the fatal shooting of 12 people and wounding of an additional 58 in a...Tags: Crime, Law and Justice, Behavioral Conditions, James Holmes, Shootings, Bank Robbery
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Man dead in home blast paranoid of officials
The contents of a long, rambling essay written by a Costa Mesa man who likely blew himself up in an apparent suicide are concerning police, authorities said Monday. The 17,000-word essay, titled “The Pricker: A True Story of Assassination,...
Tags: Behavioral Conditions, O.J. Simpson, September 11, 2001 Attacks, Landforms, Mountains
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Mailbag: Screen elected officials for mental illness
We need a mental health bill for elected officials now! Mental health is not only an issue in our schools, but can also play a significant part in the shaping and maintenance of our community and culture. The people we put in office, even at the lowest...Tags: Behavioral Conditions, Politics, Medical Procedures and Tests, Public Officials, Government
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Colleges receive mental health grant
Coast Community College District's Costa Mesa and Huntington Beach campuses were awarded a $250,000 mental health grant to help identify and counsel struggling students. Orange Coast College, in partnership with Golden West College, was given the highest...Tags: Students, Behavioral Conditions, Health and Safety at School, Financial Aid, Health
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Saturday's Calendar
SATURDAY Become Stylish STYLE 2020, 888 San Clemente Drive, Newport Beach, will offer a one-day "Master Class." The first 25 people to sign up for the class can benefit from a discounted tuition fee of $499. For more information, go to http://www....Tags: Photography, Religion and Belief, Culture, Social Sciences, Christianity
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Sunday's Calendar
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Gold Selling Party
The Women of Temple Bat Yahm will hold a fundraising gold selling party and antiques road show open house to benefit the temple. The event is from 1 to 5 p.m. Bring unwanted jewelry, gold, silver coins and antiques, which you...Tags: Theater, Culture, Christianity, Bipolar Disorder, Music
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Mailbag: Mental health services can prevent tragedy
I appreciate Benjamin J. Hubbard's take on angels and demons, and the goodness of most people, and I respect the turn to religion to process events such as the tragic massacre in Seal Beach ("Our angels are stronger than demons," On Faith, Oct. 19). Scott...Tags: Diseases and Illnesses, Behavioral Conditions, Religion and Belief, Scott Evans Dekraai, Post-traumatic Stress Disorder
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Florida Gov. Rick Scott should be fired up to sign this reasonable gun bill
It's not often a Florida governor gets caught in the crossfire between gun enthusiasts and the National Rifle Association. Unfortunately, that's where Gov. Rick Scott finds himself, thanks to a reasonable gun-control bill awaiting his signature. HB 1355...
Tags: Politics, Regional Authority, Justice System, Personal Weapon Control, Florida Legislature
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More guns used in suicides than homicides
When people think of gun violence, they typically think of a masked robber or a disturbed young man with an assault rifle and hundreds of rounds of ammunition. In truth, the most common victim of fatal gun violence is a distraught man who, alone in a...
Tags: Politics, Unrest, Conflicts and War, Justice System, Health and Safety at School, Personal Weapon Control
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La Leche League of Columbia meets fourth Friday
These groups meet regularly. Bereavement Support Group — Fourth Tuesday, 7:30 p.m. This group is for adults who are mourning the loss of a loved one. All are welcome. St. Francis of Assisi Parish, Room 105, 8300 Old Columbia Road, Fulton. 410-792-...Tags: Anglicanism, Behavioral Conditions, Religion and Belief, Howard County, Breast Cancer
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