There’s a new coronavirus variant topping the leaderboard in the United States: EG.5. Nationally, EG.5 is causing about 17% of new Covid-19 cases in the country, compared with 16% for the next most common lineage, XBB.1.16, according to the latest estimates from the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. EG may sound like a whole new…
Since its launch in 2021, the aim of the ARRIVE Together program has been to change how authorities respond to mental health emergencies by pairing specially trained personnel with police officers arriving on the scene. The program is now in operation in Newark. Since June 21, mental health specialists have paired with members of the Newark Police…
Emphasis placed on youth mental health, as reports of depression increase. The latest state budget dedicates well over $120 million to mental and behavioral health care. Money will be going toward the 988 suicide and crisis hotline, expanding the number of mental health professionals in the state and funding a new statewide program that offers…
Cultural differences and language barriers have made it difficult for some Hispanic residents to find and work with behavioral health providers Latino residents of New Jersey who need mental health services face a range of challenges, including language barriers, lack of access to providers and cultural stigma over seeking help. Now, lawmakers in Washington say…
Food must nourish the bodies and minds of students, contribute to mental and physical well-being, and help prevent chronic illness—leading to overall success. A groundbreaking initiative, the Coalition for Healthy Food in Newark Schools (HFINS), has been launched to ensure every child in Newark schools receives nutritious meals every day. The Coalition is hosting community listening…