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Closure of another rural in-patient psychiatric ward leads to public hearing

Closure of another rural in-patient psychiatric ward leads to public hearing

On Tuesday evening there will be a public hearing on the closure of an inpatient psychiatric ward in central Minnesota. Lakewood Health System plans to close its 10-bed unit in its hospital in the small town of Staples.
by Cathy Wurzer and Alanna Elder

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UnitedHealthcare faces state penalty for uneven mental health care coverage

UnitedHealthcare faces state penalty for uneven mental health care coverage

UnitedHealthcare is facing penalties for allegedly violating mental health parity laws. After an investigation, the Minnesota Department of Commerce says the company covers mental health claims more stringently than it covers claims for other types of care.
by Estelle Timar-Wilcox

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The Burden of Being

The Burden of Being

This special program explores the unique mental health burdens of Black women and girls in the United States.
by Jessica Bari

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As the FDA evaluates ecstasy treatment for PTSD, questions mount about the evidence

As the FDA evaluates ecstasy treatment for PTSD, questions mount about the evidence

Clinical trials of MDMA have been promising, but concerns have emerged about the quality of the research. A June hearing scheduled by the Food and Drug Administration is likely to address them.
by Will Stone

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Psychosis care model gives new hope to young patients

Psychosis care model gives new hope to young patients

Psychosis comes with a slew of treatment challenges. In the last decade, a new program model has seen success with treating patients as soon as they start showing symptoms. One Minnesota patient says this care is the reason he’s back on his feet and planning his future.
by Estelle Timar-Wilcox

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The first person to receive a genetically modified pig kidney transplant has died

The first person to receive a genetically modified pig kidney transplant has died

Richard Slayman died almost two months after the historic procedure, the Boston hospital where he had the transplant said Saturday. At 62, he had the transplant to treat his end-stage kidney disease.
by Emma Bowman

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May Mental Health Month 2024

May Mental Health Month 2024

This mental health month, join Call to Mind with five new specials. Each broadcast hour focuses on a timely mental health topic and explores emerging research, shares stories of people living with mental illness, and features interviews with top experts.
by Jessica Bari

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Local governments struggle to distribute their share of billions from opioid settlements

Local governments struggle to distribute their share of billions from opioid settlements

Settlement money to help stem the decades-long opioid addiction and overdose epidemic is rolling out to small towns and big cities across the U.S., but advocates worry that chunks of it may be used in ways that don't make a dent in the crisis.
by The Associated Press

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