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Machine learning in Maryland and elsewhere opens new possibilities for suicide prevention

Machine learning in Maryland and elsewhere opens new possibilities for suicide prevention

While some machine learning models predicting suicidal behavior rely on electronic health records, researchers believe labeling suicide as a mental health issue simplifies a complex topic. Craig Bryan, a psychologist at the Ohio State University College of Medicine cited in Resnik’s research, argues outside factors such as decision-making skills, financial troubles and access to lethal weapons play just as significant a role as psychiatric disorders.

Baltimore violence prevention program is in peril

Baltimore violence prevention program is in peril

Crime fell across Baltimore City in 2024, which the Mayor’s office said is thanks in part to programs like Safe Streets, the city’s primary violence reduction program, which is administered by Lifebridge Health Center for Hope. Now, despite a year of landmark achievements, the center is in peril.

Parents often struggle to find help for troubled youngsters — but this Maryland program can help

Parents often struggle to find help for troubled youngsters — but this Maryland program can help

The program runs on funds from the state’s Behavioral Health Administration, the Health Resources and Services Administration as well as grants from the federal government. That allows the program to offer its services with no charge to its patients or their insurance, thereby steering clear of problems that may otherwise arise regarding insurance coverage.

Timeline: Milestones from Trump’s first 100 days

Timeline: Milestones from Trump’s first 100 days

In his first 100 days, Trump moved quickly to reshape policy and politics, leaning on executive orders, a Republican-controlled Congress and Senate and his newly appointed executive leadership. Capital News Service took a look at key milestones from the 47th president’s early efforts to leave his mark on a turbulent political landscape and a deeply divided nation.