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Judge Ginger Lerner-Wren
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Pioneer, America’s First Mental Health Court. Broward County’s MHC is dedicated to diversion & decriminalization of persons with mental illness, Author, NSU Adjunct Professor, Global Speaker.
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Judge Ginger Lerner-Wren @judgewren.bsky.social · 3d
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DOH: Hawaiʻi recognized as a national leader in mental health in new report | Maui Now
Hawaiʻi has been recognized as one of the top states in the nation for mental health, according to the 2025 State of Mental Health in America report released by Mental Health America.
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Judge Ginger Lerner-Wren @judgewren.bsky.social · 3d
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University of Michigan Health reports increase in mental health issues among children
One in four parents say their child exhibits a medical or behavioral health condition that requires assistance at school. That’s according to the University of Michigan Health C.S. Mott children’s hos...
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Judge Ginger Lerner-Wren @judgewren.bsky.social · 6d
#FF Andy and All. Gratitude to All for your inspiring dedication to the promotion of disability rights and therapeutic justice. Have a great weekend. 👩🏻‍⚖️💚🌺
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Andy Imparato @andydrc.bsky.social · 6d
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Judge Ginger Lerner-Wren @judgewren.bsky.social · 4d
events.ncchc.org/national-con... So honored to give the inaugural address at 2025 National Conference on Correctional Health Care, November 3rd, Baltimore.
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Judge Ginger Lerner-Wren @judgewren.bsky.social · 5d
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N.Y. recognized as national leader in mental health
ALBANY | Gov. Hochul has announced that New York State has been recognized as a national leader in mental health based on a new report compiled with publicly available federal data.
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Judge Ginger Lerner-Wren @judgewren.bsky.social · 5d
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25% of American adults with mental illness aren't receiving treatment, report finds
A new report finds that 25% of American adults suffering from a mental illness aren't receiving treatment. Mary Gilberti, interim president and CEO of Mental Health America, the nonprofit who conducte...
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Judge Ginger Lerner-Wren @judgewren.bsky.social · 5d
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First responders endure high levels of stress. These dogs can lighten the load | CNN
After seeing how her certified therapy dog comforted firefighters on the front lines in California, CNN Hero Heidi Carman found her mission to help emergency responders nationwide. Since 2021, her non...
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Andy Imparato @andydrc.bsky.social · 6d
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Judge Ginger Lerner-Wren @judgewren.bsky.social · 6d
#FF Andy and All. Gratitude to All for your inspiring dedication to the promotion of disability rights and therapeutic justice. Have a great weekend. 👩🏻‍⚖️💚🌺
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Andy Imparato @andydrc.bsky.social · 6d
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Judge Ginger Lerner-Wren @judgewren.bsky.social · 13d
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Older adults can bounce back from health and emotional challenges
A new Canadian study is offering a powerful message to older adults and those who care for them: it's never too late to bounce back.
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Judge Ginger Lerner-Wren @judgewren.bsky.social · 13d
After federal cuts, California schools could lose hundreds of mental health clinicians edsource.org?page_id=741367 @namicalifornia.bsky.social
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After federal cuts, California schools could lose hundreds of mental health clinicians
The Trump administration slashed nearly $168 million that was appropriated for school districts with severe shortages of social workers and counselors.
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Judge Ginger Lerner-Wren @judgewren.bsky.social · 15d
Hard to believe.. 10 yrs. ago honored by @NationalCouncil for pioneering America’s first Mental Health Treatment Court.
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Judge Ginger Lerner-Wren - 2015 Awards of Excellence
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Judge Ginger Lerner-Wren @judgewren.bsky.social · 15d
It’s hard to believe…10 years since receiving @https://youtu.be/Myj0MAqPWCY
Judge Ginger Lerner-Wren - 2015 Awards of Excellence
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Farm Aid @farmaid.org · Sep 8
Supporting agriculture that nourishes communities, builds healthy soils, and supports biodiversity all adds up to saving our home planet.

Cheers to many more years, thank you Farm Aid family, staff and musicians.
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Carole King @carolekingofficial.bsky.social · 18d
Happy 40th anniversary @farmaid.org !
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Judge Ginger Lerner-Wren @judgewren.bsky.social · 18d
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Restorative Justice Program Launched in Brooklyn
Council Member Susan Zhuang teams up with the Center for Justice Innovation to introduce restorative justice in District 43, giving residents new tools for safety and support.
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António @akwyz.com · 22d
We have a new podcast.
"The employment rate for disabled people hasn't changed in SIX DECADES." Steve Tyler joins BillionStrong as CEO to break this cycle through global collaboration. Why keep reinventing wheels when we could be building highways together? www.buzzsprout.com/719037/episo...
Steve Tyler's Vision for Global Disability Leadership - AXSChat Podcast
Podcast by Antonio Santos, Debra Ruh, Neil Milliken: Connecting Accessibility, Disability, and TechnologyWelcome to a vibrant community where we explore accessibility, disability, assistive technology...
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Judge Ginger Lerner-Wren @judgewren.bsky.social · 21d
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PRESS RELEASE: Oklahoma County Treatment Courts celebrate recent program graduates on October 7th
Oklahoma County Treatment Courts will recognize recent graduates October 7th during their first public ceremony of 2025.
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Judge Ginger Lerner-Wren @judgewren.bsky.social · 23d
Mental Health Reform Activists Played The Long Game. Here’s What That Can Teach Us Today msmagazine.com/2022/12/06/m... @beaconpress.bsky.social
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Mental Health Reform Activists Played The Long Game. Here’s What That Can Teach Us Today.
Biden’s American Rescue Plan included billions for mental health—thanks to decades of work from activists and Mental Patients Liberation Movement.
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Judge Ginger Lerner-Wren @judgewren.bsky.social · 23d
Mental Health Reform Activists Played The Long Game. Here’s What That Can Teach Us Today msmagazine.com/2022/12/06/m... @beaconpress.bsky.social
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Mental Health Reform Activists Played The Long Game. Here’s What That Can Teach Us Today.
Biden’s American Rescue Plan included billions for mental health—thanks to decades of work from activists and Mental Patients Liberation Movement.
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JAACAP Journals @jaacapjournals.bsky.social · 23d
There are significant racial disparities in youth suicide rates, with family connectedness as one of the strongest protective factors against suicide. https://twp.ai/4ipQUO
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Judge Ginger Lerner-Wren @judgewren.bsky.social · Aug 16
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Mental Health Reform Activists Played The Long Game. Here’s What That Can Teach Us Today.
Biden’s American Rescue Plan included billions for mental health—thanks to decades of work from activists and Mental Patients Liberation Movement.
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Judge Ginger Lerner-Wren @judgewren.bsky.social · 24d
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Las Vegas Justice Court's Mental Health Court Second Graduation Honors Resilience and Recovery
Building on Success, Six More Graduates Complete Life-Changing Treatment Program
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Judge Ginger Lerner-Wren @judgewren.bsky.social · 25d
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Graduates get second chance at Restorative Justice Community Court in Chicago's south suburbs
There was cheering and applause at a graduation in Chicago's south suburbs Monday as a group of young men walked out of a unique program — not with a diploma, but with a clean criminal record.
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Judge Ginger Lerner-Wren @judgewren.bsky.social · 25d
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Ending stigma and discrimination in mental health
It is time to end all forms of stigma and discrimination against people with mental health conditions, for whom there is a double jeopardy: the impact of the primary condition itself and the severe co...
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