Texas School Paraprofessional Injured After Dodging Chair Thrown by Student in Behavioral Classroom

Corsicana, Texas — A disturbing series of incidents at a local middle school underscores the growing safety concerns for educators working with students facing behavioral challenges. Carol Tidwell, a paraprofessional at Collins Intermediate School, recently sustained a broken wrist after diving to avoid a chair hurled by a student. This event marks the latest in a troubling pattern of violence at the school, which also saw an assistant principal severely injured last year. Tidwell, who …

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Gretchen Whitmer Proposes Boosting Funding for Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinics in State Budget for 2025

LANSING, Mich. – Governor Gretchen Whitmer is set to propose increased funding for Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinics (CCBHC) in the upcoming state budget, aiming to expand access to mental health care and substance use disorder services for Michiganders. Whitmer plans to outline her budget vision for the state’s Fiscal Year 2025, with a focus on boosting investments in CCBHCs. This move comes as part of the governor’s ongoing efforts to prioritize mental health and …

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Behavioral Health Integration in Cleveland Primary Care Shows Significant Benefits, Says Medical Expert

Cleveland, Ohio – Mary Gabriel, M.D., the lead for collaborative care at University Hospital Health System (UHHS) in Cleveland, discusses the positive impact of integrating behavioral health services into primary care practices. This innovative approach has shown significant improvements in clinical outcomes and health equity at UHHS. By offering behavioral health services within primary care settings, patients can receive comprehensive care that addresses both their physical and mental health needs in an integrated manner. Dr. …

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