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Nigerian professionals can now earn an American master's degree in Applied Behavior Analysis without leaving home, as the country expands autism services nationwide. The timing couldn't be better: Nigeria just announced plans to open autism centers across all six regions.
Personal stories of healing and hope become original songs at San Bernardino County's fifth annual Sound of Recovery concert. The free September event celebrates recovery journeys through music that speaks to struggle, strength, and second chances.
Elmhurst Hospital in Queens just welcomed Weasley, a professionally trained therapy dog who will help patients in the behavioral health unit heal through cuddles, comfort, and connection. The two-year-old Lab-Retriever mix is already making a difference for people working through anxiety, depression, and other mental health challenges.
A new residential treatment center in Terrell, Texas is giving foster youth with complex mental health needs a dedicated place to heal. The facility addresses a critical gap in care for some of the state's most vulnerable teenagers.
A new primary care clinic just opened in Youngstown, Ohio, bringing medical and behavioral health services to a neighborhood that desperately needed them. Meridian HealthCare's expansion means hundreds of families can now get care close to home.
Popular diabetes and weight loss medications might help people resist violent impulses, according to new research from Rutgers University. The surprising finding suggests these widely used drugs could affect decision-making beyond appetite control.
A new mental health care model in Rhode Island is helping thousands more people get treatment, with early data showing real improvements in people's lives. Eight community clinics across the state are making it easier to access care and helping people stay healthier at home.