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- 1Advocates Push Mental Health Diversion for Rikers Inmates▼Advocates Push Mental Health Diversion as Thousands at Rikers Need Treatment
Advocates are calling for mental health diversion programs instead of incarceration at Rikers Island, where thousands of detainees reportedly need psychiatric treatment. The push reflects growing criticism that the jail complex has become a de facto mental health facility, and renewed debate over whether treatment-based alternatives would better serve people with serious mental illness caught in the criminal justice system.
- 2Olympic gold medalist Aly Raisman champions mental health awareness▼Olympic gold medalist Raisman a fierce advocate of the importance of addressing mental health
Olympic gold medalist Aly Raisman is being highlighted as a fierce advocate for addressing mental health. The retired gymnast has long spoken openly about her own struggles and pushes for better support, especially for athletes. Her advocacy keeps her a prominent voice in ongoing conversations about mental well-being in sports and beyond.
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Times columnist Janice Turner is facing criticism over a column about ADHD, with many readers accusing her of downplaying the condition and stigmatising those diagnosed with it. Critics, including people with ADHD and mental health advocates, say the piece misrepresents the science and adds to stigma, while some defenders argue she raises fair questions about overdiagnosis.
- 4Saint John advocates rally to Stomp the Stigma around mental health▼Saint John mental health advocates “Stomp The Stigma”
Mental health advocates in Saint John, New Brunswick, have launched an initiative called Stomp the Stigma, aimed at encouraging open conversations about mental health and challenging negative attitudes that stop people from seeking help. The campaign is drawing local attention as communities across the region continue to push for better awareness and support around mental illness.