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Oregon State Hospital. | AMANDA LOMAN/SALEM REPORTER

National Guard Member Assaulted By Oregon State Hospital Patient

This was the first assault by a patient on a National Guard member the hospital has recorded since 30 National Guard members began working on June 24 to help stem a staffing shortage.

Jul 22, 2021

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SHUTTERSTOCK

Children’s Hospitals Grapple With Wave of Mental Illness

Government figures show the proportion of children who arrived in emergency departments with mental health issues increased 24% from mid-March through mid-October, compared with the same period in 2019.

Jan 6, 2021

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DR. ALAN TEO AT OREGON HEALTH & SCIENCE UNIVERSITY./KRISTIAN FODEN-VENCIL/OPB

Oregon Doctor Proposes New Definition For Old Condition

Jan 15, 2020

Conditions Improve for Multnomah Inmates With Mental Illness

May 11, 2018

Mental Health Justice Under Scrutiny

A year-long project will explore Oregon’s approach to mental illness and crime.

May 1, 2018

Passage Likely for Care Act for Elderly, People with Mental Illness

The Care Act, a top priority for AARP, provides elderly patients with caregiver assistance before leaving the hospital. A similar policy is moving forward for hospitals to adopt discharge policies for patients whose stay results from a mental health crisis.

Apr 17, 2015

The Failing Stigma and Treatment of Mental Illness

The author maintains it’s time to rethink and change the laws, rules and regulations of HIPAA.

Apr 2, 2015

Lifestyle Intervention Helps People Taking Antipsychotic Medications Lose Weight and Reduce Diabetes Risk

People with serious mental illnesses already at higher risk for obesity; medications that control their symptoms often lead to additional weight gain

Sep 14, 2014

Frederick, Keny-Guyer, Fritz March with 3,000 to End Mental Illness Stigma

NAMI Oregon's 12th annual walk serves as both a fundraiser and an effort to put a face on mental illness

May 21, 2014