In today’s news: Orange County public health officials get the word out about available mental health resources, like the 988 crisis hotline.
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Read MoreUNC’s Marisa Marraccini discusses a new report on the best way to reintegrate students into school after mental health crises.
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Read MoreThis Friday, June 5, is National Gun Violence Awareness Day, and local advocates are taking the opportunity to share firearm safety tips.
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Read MoreSunday, May 24, Cat’s Cradle Back Room is hosting “Music for Mental Health,” an evening of live music to support mental health causes.
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The first jury verdict in a series of social media child safety trials this year is in — and it’s not looking good for Meta.
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Some of the biggest social media players from Meta to TikTok are facing federal and state trials that seek to hold them responsible for harming children’s mental health.
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This Week:
Sheriff Mike Roberson has been Chatham County Sheriff for 10 years and recently announced his bid for election as a County Commissioner in 2026. A dedicated law enforcement officer who promoted integrity, teamwork, and community involvement by supporting local businesses, churches, and community events, Roberson has training and experience in public safety, crisis response (including group crisis intervention), terrorism response, protecting and serving children, leadership and supervision, communication, diversity (including organizing against racism) and responding to medical emergencies. As a lifelong resident of Chatham County he is passionate about serving his community and is married to his high school sweetheart.
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Hundreds of federal employees working on mental health services, disease outbreaks and disaster preparedness were among those hit by the Trump administration’s mass firings over the weekend.
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In western North Carolina, recovery continues from Hurricane Helene last fall. UNC officials are working to harness their resources to help.
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Transgender youth have flooded crisis hotlines since the election of Donald Trump, who made anti-transgender themes central to his campaign.
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