Recent Streetsblog USA posts about Mental health

Op-Ed: The Killing of Jordan Neely and the Broader Failure of a Police-First Policy

By Alex Vitale | May 10, 2023 | No Comments

Many are calling for ex-Marine Daniel Penny to be held accountable, but will elected officials be similarly held responsible for policies that make clashes like this possible?

How The Traffic Violence Pandemic Is Creating A Silent Mental Health Crisis

By Kea Wilson | Oct 6, 2022 | No Comments

The global traffic violence pandemic is also spawning a devastating global mental health crisis that could be making traffic violence trends worse — and researchers say policymakers must do more.

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Controversial New L.A. Ordinance Cracks Down on Bicycle "Chop Shops"

By Sahra Sulaiman | Jun 15, 2022 | No Comments

In a brief and anticlimactic session yesterday, City Council tentatively* approved a controversial ordinance cracking down on so-called “bicycle chop shops,” which advocates say targets unhoused people.

Survey Says: E-Scooters Are Great for Riders’ Mental Health

By Kea Wilson | Dec 15, 2021 | No Comments

E-scooters users say they feel an increased sense of emotional well-being after a ride, adding to a mountain of evidence that sustainable transportation may be an overlooked tool in fighting America's mental health crisis.