When a Child Is the Only Caregiver
Over 5.4 million child caregivers in the U.S. face rising rates of anxiety and depression in the face of proposed Medicaid cuts.
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A Deadly Synthetic Opioid Is Poisoning the Drug Supply. It’s Not Fentanyl
Even worse, opioid overdoses from many new synthetic opioids cannot be reversed by the overdose treatment drug Narcan.
LA County’s Homeless Shelter System Is a Revolving Door
A new report reveals the LA homeless shelter system is failing to meet its targets, with nearly 60% of residents returning to the streets.
College Sports Has an Emotional Abuse Problem
Two sisters were recruited from Croatia to play college basketball in the US. They say their coach derided and insulted them – and that there were few safeguards to protect them.
Michigan Can’t Care for Its Most Vulnerable Kids. So It’s Sending Them Away.
Many advocates are calling for community-based solutions and trauma-informed care rather than residential treatment beds.
Idaho Cut a $4 Million Mental Health Program. The Fallout Cost More.
One sheriff reported that involuntary psychiatric commitments more than doubled in his county.
Autism and Alzheimer’s May Be Linked, Study Suggests
New discoveries are pushing researchers to consider that autism and Alzheimer's may offer insight into the other.
Problem Gambling Is Quietly Becoming an Adolescent Crisis
A 2026 survey from Common Sense Media found that one-third of boys age 11 to 17 reported gambling in the past year.
He Almost Killed His Father. Now He Helps Others At Risk.
In today’s newsletter, we explore how one man healed after a dangerous psychotic break that nearly led him to murder.
Fallout Over Supreme Court Ruling on Conversion Therapy
Despite the Supreme Court ruling, conversion therapists can still be sued for a practice the United Nations calls “torture.”
Dad’s Dementia Helped One Kenyan Researcher Find Purpose in Her Career
Sharing that “dementia is a disease of moments," a Kenyan researcher teaches families how to better care for their loved ones.
Your Teen Is Probably Going to Turn to AI for Advice – Check Out the APA’s Tips on Helping Them Stay Safe and Grounded
As teens turn to AI for advice, experts say that patient should work with them to make sure they use AI safely.
Google and Meta Found Negligent in Apps’ Mental Health Harms
Meta, Instagram's owner, and Google, Youtube's owner, neglected to protect a user from their apps’ addictiveness, a jury rules.
Transforming Mental Health Diagnoses Through Blood Tests and Brain Scans
After a blood test picked up high levels of autoimmune markers, a mother experiencing depression was diagnosed with lupus.
The College Mental Health Crisis
Experts say more preventive care is needed to combat the growing mental health crisis affecting college students.
Trump Administration Breaks its Promises to Veterans with Mental Health Issues
Since Trump’s return to office, the strained staffing situation within the Department of Veterans Affairs is now “at a breaking point."
How Denmark Is Using Storytelling to Erase Stereotypes About Mental Illness
A Danish program, "One of Us," invites “ambassadors” to share their stories and combat stereotypes about mental illness.
No Good Choices: The Plight of Afghan Girls Forced to Present as Boys Under Taliban Rule
Forced to live under the Taliban's strict patriarchal rules, Afghan families with no fathers or sons turn to girls to meet basic needs.
Family of 6 in ICE Detention for 9 Months ‘Dying on the Inside’
After nine months in Dilley Immigration Processing Center, “we forgot what it feels like to be free," a recent high school graduate wrote.
Struggling With Anxiety? It’s All Part of Being Human
Understanding anxiety and accepting that it will sometimes surface can go a long way to ensuring that it doesn’t take control of our lives.
Checking for ICE Before Every Class: The New Reality for Minnesota’s International Students
Since the start of Operation Metro Surge, S, an international student in St. Paul, has lived in a state of high alert.
Millennials Weigh Having Children On Their Own Terms
Not having children is also a valid path, and one that everyone should consider, Merle Bombardieri argues in her 1981 book.
Spreading Joy with the Golden State Warriors’ Senior Dance Squad
For the dancers of the Golden State Warriors Hardwood Classics, being part of the team is about more than a one-minute routine on the court.
Youth Mental Health Crisis ‘Most Pronounced in Wealthier Countries’: An Interview with Sapien Labs
Owning cell phones at a younger age, eating ultraprocessed food, and the crumbling of family bonds are largely to blame, says founder and chief scientist Tara Thiagarajan.