Youth mental health advocates and Virginia lawmakers partner up to coach teens on how to support their peers in times of need, and push for policy changes.
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Spanish-speaking Idahoans face a lack of mental health resources and advocates in the state want to change it. Kurtis Pugh, mental health manager for the Community Council of Idaho, which serves migrant agricultural laborers and their families, said there is some stigma surrounding mental health issues in Spanish-speaking communities but often, people lack access to care. "That s where our biggest obstacles are," Pugh explained. " .
Scams and fraud have long-lasting effects on a person s mental well-being, but the latest research found the emotional toll is particularly high on older adults. Half the victims in fraud cases reported to the Federal Trade Commission were under age 30 but the financial losses are greater in older adults, at an average of $1,500. AARP said people who get scammed often experience shame and a desire for isolation. .