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Capitol Hill hearing examines mental health obstacles

Since the Newtown tragedy, the nation has looked for ways to help the mentally ill receive treatment, and a hearing this week on Capitol Hill explored options to improve access.

Tags: mental illness, darci marchese, newtown

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Mental health advocates wary of Md. gun control proposals

The largest advocacy group in the U.S. for people with mental illness has some serious concerns about the direction of proposed gun control bills in Maryland.

Tags: gun control, newtown, National Alliance on Mental Illness, darci marchese, Maryland General Assembly

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Mental health group gives hugs to Va. moviegoers

Moviegoers got more than just tickets when they arrived at a Virginia theater. Volunteers raising awareness about depression and seasonal affective disorder were there to offer hugs.

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McDonnell makes big, last push for lasting legacy

Gov. Bob McDonnell is using his annual address to the state to make one big, last push for a lasting legislative legacy, urging lawmakers to embrace his education and transportation reforms.

Tags: Bob McDonnell, State of the Commonwealth, transportation, civil rights restoration, teacher pay raise, Chesapeake Bay

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Panel on mentally ill gun access releases report

Gun should be taken away from anyone who is found by a licensed health care provider, educator or police to be a threat, a panel studying firearms access by the mentally ill recommended Wednesday.

Tags: guns, gun control, Maryland General Assembly, Martin OMalley

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Eat your way to a better mood

Are you stress eating? Well, it turns out it actually helps - as long as you're eating the right foods.

Tags: chocolate, Megan Cloherty, depression, mood, mood-boosting foods

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Cellphone use at night poses risk to teens

Many teenagers keep their cellphones near their beds at night to text friends, but researchers say using phones after lights out poses a health risk for teens.

Tags: cellphones, teens, Dick Uliano

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Watching reruns offers mental benefits

When people sit down to rewatch their favorite TV shows, they're getting more than a few familiar laughs.

Tags: reruns, Dick Uliano

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Report: Scores denied inpatient mental evaluations

Tags: Virginia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services

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Pilots forced to weigh job, mental health treatment under FAA rules

Pilots troubled by mental health challenges, which in many cases can be controlled with medication, face the likelihood of being prohibited from flying if they seek treatment.

Tags: JetBlue, FAA, Pilot Medical Solutions, Neal Augenstein

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