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It’s normal to experience mental health issues and relationship problems. Talking to a licensed therapist can help. Therapy can teach you more about yourself and your mental health concerns in a healing way. Many therapies are evidence-based and have been proven effective.
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About Lincoln
Lincoln is the capital city of Nebraska and the government seat of Lancaster County. The city was named after President Abraham Lincoln. The city covers a land area of 89 square miles and was incorporated in 1869.
Lincoln has a population of 285,000 people. The population grew by 10% from 2010 to 2017. Lincoln is the second largest city in the state.
Eight percent of Lincoln residents were born in a foreign country. The population is 80% white, 7% Hispanic, 4% Asian, and 4% black. Twelve percent of people in Lincoln speak a native language other than English. Roughly 11,600 residents speak Spanish, 5,100 speak Vietnamese, and 2,200 speak Arabic.
People in Lincoln earn an average annual wage of $27,600. The median household income is $51,100. Roughly 16% of Lincoln residents live below the poverty line.
Mental Health in Lincoln
Mental health calls to the Lincoln Police Department have been increasing over the years. In 2017, the department received more than 3,500 calls, some of which were suicide-related. Between January and May 2018, there was a 10% increase in the number of mental health calls compared to the same period the year before.
Lincoln police officers receive training on how to respond to individuals with mental health conditions. They also refer these individuals to the Mental Health Association of Nebraska, through which they can access voluntary treatment. Since September 2017, close to 2,000 Lincoln residents have been referred to the association.
References:
- Johnson, R. (2018, March 11). Lincoln police study finds mental health referral program reduces crisis calls. Lincoln Journal Star. Retrieved from https://journalstar.com/news/local/911/lincoln-police-study-finds-mental-health-referral-program-reduces-crisis/article_ba547c30-ab5b-57ba-bf89-ba3fb2b7d654.html
- Lincoln. (n.d.). Encyclopedia Britannica. Retrieved from https://www.britannica.com/place/Lincoln-Nebraska
- Lincoln, NE. (n.d.). Data USA. Retrieved from https://datausa.io/profile/geo/lincoln-ne
- Pilger, L. (2018, June 27) Lincoln police: Mental health investigations are on the rise. Lincoln Journal Star. Retrieved from https://journalstar.com/news/local/911/lincoln-police-mental-health-investigations-are-on-the-rise/article_0a5177da-b250-555b-a0dc-cfd7ea850b20.html
- QuickFacts: Lincoln city, Nebraska. (n.d.). United States Census Bureau. Retrieved from https://www.census.gov/quickfacts/fact/table/lincolncitynebraska/PST045217