mental health
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Health
Northeast Georgia Plans Responses To Mental Health on Oct. 6
Mental health affects one in five adults in the U.S., according to The National Institute of Mental Health. If these statistics are concerning, know that Northeast Georgia is recognizing this problem by holding candlelight vigils across the area on Oct. 6. According to the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services…
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Athens-Clarke County
An Inside Look at Addiction Recovery Stigma
“What’s right with you?” That’s the first thing people hear when they go to an addiction recovery workshop hosted by the nonprofit People Living in Recovery. Tucked inside the second floor of a Christian ministry in Athens, PLR provides a safe, positive space for people on the journey to recovery.…
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Athens-Clarke County
Half Of All Inmates are Mentally Ill, So Why Are They In Jail?
Just to be clear, if you’re in jail, chances are you are accused or have been convicted of committing a crime. What may not be clear is whether you suffer from mental illness. On Tuesday, March 19, a Georgia appellate judge told a room full of criminal justice students, civil…
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Doing Journalism
The Lead: Brittini Ray on Local Crime Reporting
The Lead is a podcast hosted and produced by Charlotte Norsworthy in the Cox Institute for Journalism Innovation, Management & Leadership at the University of Georgia. We talk about how to get ahead in the media industry by interviewing the people who did. I am so excited to be back…
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Athens-Clarke County
Athens Music Organizations Create Spaces to Improve Mental Health
Stephen Cramer is the founder of Brain Aid, a non-profit organization that hosts an annual festival promoting openness and awareness to mental health and invites local advocates and bands to reach out to those affected by mental health issues. Founded in 2017, Brain Aid is built on the same idea…
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Athens-Clarke County
UGA Students Express Concern About Gun Laws, Mental Health Care After California Shooting
At least 12 people, including a police officer, were killed Nov. 7 when a man opened fire at a bar in southern California before killing himself. The incident took place at The Borderline Bar & Grill in Thousand Oaks, Calif., a city in the northwestern part of greater Los Angeles…
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Athens-Clarke County
In the Age of Screens: What Adulthood Feels Like as a Millennial Immersed in Social Media
Adulthood feels like the sticky fire of skinned knees and having a million words stuck on the tip of your tongue. It feels like the pricks of gaining feeling in a limb after it falls asleep, and like having to make hard decisions while knowing there is no right one. When…
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Athens-Clarke County
Kitty Yoga Provides Mental Health Benefits With a Side of Cute
Kitty yoga classes have gone viral on social media, but the benefits go beyond likes and shares. Sharing a mat with cats can give even the most experienced yogis an elevated calm feeling. When a person walks through the door of a kitty yoga class, it doesn’t look or sound…
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Athens-Clarke County
Try These Stress Relief Activities For Finals Period
Finals are approaching and we all get a bit stressed… and we all need a break. Here are some activities around Athens that are worth to take a study break for: Relax and Unwind If you just need to relax and spend some time alone, the University Health…
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Mental Health Resources: CAPS at UGA
Those feeling stressed, anxious or depressed have resources available on the University of Georgia’s campus. The Counseling and Psychiatric Services (CAPS) at the University Health Center specializes in mental health and wellbeing. Some of the services provided by CAPS include: \t Individual counseling \t Group counseling \t Crisis intervention \t…