Grieving parents and online safety advocates at a congressional hearing called for new laws to regulate AI companion apps to protect the mental health of minors.
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DOJ watchdog: federal prison not doing enough to prevent inmate suicides
Lewisburg federal prison, a facility located in central Pennsylvania where thousands of inmates often pass through on their way to other federal institutions, was found to have problems with addressing mental health risks, healthcare quality, leaking infrastructure and employee conduct.
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He survived the water, but not the flood
Climate-driven flooding destroyed Tony Calhoun’s home in 2022. But as the water receded, his despair only grew. Now, his family hopes to bring attention to the mental health toll of extreme weather.
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Bill sponsors think 2024 may be the year for funding suicide prevention barriers on two Newport County bridges
Please note that this story contains subject matter that might be sensitive for some listeners. In November 2019, Rep. Joseph Solomon, Jr. received a call from a friend. A call he didn’t expect. A call no one wants to receive. His friend called to tell him their mutual friend had died by suicide, jumping from […]
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R.I. lawmakers weigh stricter gun storage requirements
Rhode Island is considering legislation to enact one of the country’s strictest firearms storage laws
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Mosaic Community Essay: The Silence of Suicide
The Public’s Radio’s podcast on immigration, Mosaic, has a series of community essays. This one, called “The Silence of Suicide” is from Amy Dunkle of South Kingstown. She writes about her mother’s suicide and the need for more mental health resources. On Feb. 12, 2022, my two brothers and I marked the 39th anniversary of […]
