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- 1Missouri's lack of maternal mental health screening under scrutiny▼Missouri doesn't require asking pregnant patients about their mental health. New moms keep dying
A report from The Beacon news outlet highlights that Missouri does not require doctors to screen pregnant patients for mental health conditions, even as new mothers continue to die in the state. The story links gaps in perinatal mental health screening to maternal deaths, renewing debate over whether Missouri should mandate such screenings for expectant and new mothers.
- 2Mental health and heart disease found to be deeply linked▼Psycho-Cardiovascular Interaction Network Links Mental Health and Heart Disease | Newswise
Researchers have described a psycho-cardiovascular interaction network showing how mental health conditions and cardiovascular disease influence one another. The work suggests psychological stress, depression and anxiety can affect heart health, while heart disease in turn worsens mental wellbeing, pointing to more integrated approaches to treating patients with both conditions.
- 3Patients Warn Mental Health Surveillance Could Undermine Care▼Patients Warn That Mental Health Surveillance Could Undermine Care
Patient advocates are warning that surveillance practices in mental health care could erode trust and deter people from seeking treatment. Critics argue that monitoring patients, whether through digital tools or institutional oversight, risks making people less candid with clinicians and could ultimately worsen outcomes rather than improve safety. The concerns add to a broader debate over privacy and coercion in psychiatric care.
- 4Report highlights black maternal mental health crisis in UK▼Understanding black maternal mental health in the UK: Findings from the Black Maternity Experiences Report (Five X More)
Campaign group Five X More has published its Black Maternity Experiences Report, examining black women's maternal mental health in the UK. The findings point to continued disparities in care and outcomes, with black women facing worse experiences during pregnancy and after birth. Patient safety advocates are urging the NHS and policymakers to act on the evidence and address structural inequalities in maternity services.
- 5Paris psychiatric hospital's art collection challenges 'mad genius' myth▼Paris psychiatric hospital's art collection challenges myth of the ‘mad genius’
A psychiatric hospital in Paris is drawing attention for its art collection, which is being used to challenge the long-standing stereotype linking mental illness and creative genius. The collection highlights patients as artists in their own right, prompting renewed discussion in France about how psychiatry, stigma and creativity are portrayed in public culture.
- 6Oregon providers challenge mandate to prioritize criminal defendants▼Oregon mental health providers, hospitals challenge mandate to treat criminal defendants first
Mental health providers and hospitals in Oregon are legally challenging a state mandate that requires them to give priority to criminal defendants waiting for court-ordered mental health services. The providers argue the requirement diverts scarce psychiatric beds and staff away from other patients in need. The dispute highlights ongoing tensions over Oregon's capacity to provide timely mental health treatment amid legal deadlines for defendants found unfit to stand trial.
- 7Indoor gardening boosts mental health for cancer patients●Indoor gardening improves mental health and quality of life for cancer patients https://www. psypost.org/indoor-gardenin
A new study reports that indoor gardening improves mental health and overall quality of life for cancer patients. Researchers found that tending plants indoors offered therapeutic benefits, suggesting gardening could serve as a simple, accessible supportive care option alongside conventional treatment for people undergoing cancer care.
- 8Indoor gardening lifts mental health of cancer patients▼Indoor gardening improves mental health and quality of life for cancer patients
A new study reports that indoor gardening improved mental health and overall quality of life among cancer patients. Researchers suggest tending plants indoors offers a gentle, accessible form of therapeutic activity that can ease psychological distress during treatment. The findings are drawing attention from patients, caregivers and clinicians interested in low-cost supportive care options.
- 9Darren Bailey Urges Pritzker to Keep Choate Mental Health Center Open●Darren Bailey Calls on Gov. Pritzker to Keep Choate Mental Health Center Open
Illinois state senator and former gubernatorial candidate Darren Bailey is calling on Governor JB Pritzker to keep the Choate Mental Health and Developmental Center open. The southern Illinois facility provides care for residents with mental health and developmental needs, and Bailey's appeal frames its closure as a threat to vulnerable patients and local jobs.
- 10Thunderbirds visit Monterey youth mental health facility▼Thunderbirds visit Monterey mental health facility to inspire youth
The US Air Force Thunderbirds demonstration squadron visited a mental health facility in Monterey, California, as part of an effort to inspire young people receiving care there. The outreach was reported by local outlet KSBW. Details about the activities during the visit or reactions from patients and staff were not provided, but the event highlights growing attention to youth mental health support.