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  • Masculinity and Mental Health in Post-Genocide Rwanda

    November 16, 2017 |

    Vice |

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    Response Location: Rwanda, Juru

    1 million people were killed, primarily by men, in the Rwandan genocide. Now, community-based sociotherapy is helping men who were both perpetrators and victims heal together while building trust in their communities.

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  • How one country persuaded teens to give up drink and drugs

    November 15, 2017 |

    BBC |

    Broadcast TV News |

    3-5 Minutes

    Response Location: Iceland

    Icelandic teenagers used to be infamous for their heavy smoking, drinking, and drug use. But the country has done a complete 180, thanks to investment in after-school activities, a curfew, and a pledge that all parents sign to keep their kids away from alcohol. One unintended benefit of the program is that youth are now excelling in music and sports.

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  • Inside a Philadelphia Prison, a Parenting Movement Grows

    November 15, 2017 |

    Next City |

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    Response Location: United States, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

    When a man goes to prison, a child loses their father and this can have detrimental effects. It is especially troubling considering the number of men incarcerated. F.A.C.T is a parenting program that helps teach incarcerated fathers to be better parents while also helping to facilitate their involvement in their children's lives.

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  • Sickle Cell Patients Suffer Discrimination, Poor Care — And Shorter Lives

    November 06, 2017 |

    KFF Health News |

    Multi-Media |

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    Response Location: United States, San Francisco, California

    The prognosis for sickle cell patients has decreased over the past few decades due to the rise of the opioid crisis, lack of information, and race disparities in health care. Vichinsky's center, on the other hand, is a specialty clinic that is providing proper care based on proper testing and interventions

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  • In Zimbabwe, ‘Grandmothers' on Benches Help Fight Depression

    November 03, 2017 |

    News Deeply |

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    800-1500 Words

    Response Location: Zimbabwe, Harare

    Mental health care is often overlooked in Zimbabwe even though depression is prevalent. The Friendship Bench Project involves benches located by clinics where individuals can come speak to older female counselors about their struggles.

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  • Birthing Beautiful Communities: Organization working to change Cleveland's high premature death rate

    November 03, 2017 |

    WEWS-TV |

    Broadcast TV News |

    3-5 Minutes

    Response Location: United States, Cleveland, Ohio

    Black women in Cleveland have the highest prematurity rate in the country. Birthing Beautiful Communities program acknowledges the stress that this racial disparity creates for mothers, and provides support and education to help women carry their babies to term.

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  • Acupuncture for pain: Ancient medicine may hold the key to solving the opioid epidemic

    October 31, 2017 |

    WEWS-TV |

    Broadcast TV News |

    Under 3 Minutes

    Response Location: United States, Cleveland, Ohio

    With the growing opioid crisis, patients and doctors are looking for alternative ways to treat pain. Acupuncture is becoming more popular for its relief of migraines and pain.

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  • Raton tries to rise again

    October 29, 2017 |

    The Taos News |

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    Response Location: United States, Raton, New Mexico

    Raton's economy took a devastating blow when its coal mine shut down and hundreds of people lost their job. In recent years the town has made great strides in rebuilding by taking inventory of what the town needs, encouraging local businesses, seeking tourists and businesses, and trying to build a stronger work ethic in the residents and decrease the prevalence of drugs.

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  • Long-term drug treatment facilities at former Edwin Shaw site aim to fill gaps, prevent relapses

    October 25, 2017 |

    Akron Beacon Journal |

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    Response Location: United States, Lakemore, Ohio

    Two organizations, called Hope United and Restore Addiction Recovery are obtaining land on an old hospital grounds to build long-term treatment facilities for opiate addicts. The idea is that, currently, the longest in-patient treatment programs are only 90 days and addicts need more time than this to recover from their addiction and really get on their feet. These new facilities will be year-long treatment programs and will include support services that continue after discharge, as well.

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  • For Alcoholic Residents at Dann's House, ‘It Feels Like Home'

    October 25, 2017 |

    San Francisco Public Press |

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    Response Location: United States, Traverse City, Michigan

    Dann’s House provides housing to homeless alcoholics. While it might seem counterintuitive, residents are allowed to drink on the promises. Evidence shows wet housing leads to a decrease in drinking. “What you’ll find in this harm-reduction environment is that, eventually, spontaneous consumption goes down and health goes up.”

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