Patient Dumping by Drug Rehab Scammers in Beachside Cities
Scam rehabs are luring people addicted to drugs thousands of miles away from their homes for nightmarish care.
Courtney's Latest Articles
The Hardship of Dating with a Fertility Deadline
In today’s Daily, single women in their 30s and early 40s describe the psychological pressure of dating on “a fertility deadline.”
Why Are Opioid Settlement Funds Not Poured Into Addiction Treatment?
Families of overdose victims in Oklahoma call for transparency in how opioid settlement funds are spent.
‘Magic Happens’: A Camp for Kids Who’ve Lost Family to Overdose
“They made bad choices, but they loved us,” say campers.
Autism Isn’t New. We Just Used To Call It Something Different
A leading expert says the Trump administration's claim that autism is "preventable" is dangerous, false and unscientific.
Propranolol Is All the Rage for Anxiety – But Not Risk-Free
A beta blocker called propranolol has become popular for tempering anxiety and is generally safe, but it isn’t without risks.
Teens in One Bay Area School District Turn to Peers for Mental Health Support
A school district in northern California adds youth peer counselors to its robust menu of mental health services.
Minnesota Schools Partner With Nonprofits to Close Gaps in School Mental Health Services
Community support is expanding the mental health safety net in Minnesota public schools.
Al Roker’s New Show on PBS Helps Children Overcome Their Weather-Related Anxiety
Al Roker teams up with PBS Kids to help children temper their weather-related anxiety in his new show, "Weather Hunters."
Digital Communities Are a Lifeline for Trans Youth
Digital communities are a lifeline for trans youth, as a new study from Hopelab and Born This Way reports.
Remembering Louise Vincent, Who Channeled Her Experiences With Addiction Into Life-Saving Advocacy
Louise Vincent, a pioneer in the harm reduction movement, died last month at just 49.
The Rise of Self-Aware Narcissists
“Self-aware” narcissists debate whether the condition is curable.
Mental Health and Hope in the Time of (Not-So-Creeping) Authoritarianism: The View from Detroit
As a Black Detroiter, I’m surprised at how quickly the entire nation has started to feel like a place where hope and faith are born to die. But new life calls for just one persistent seed and a willing patch of soil.
Switching to Whole Foods Made This Family Healthier – and Happier
A science journalist's experiment of cutting out ultra-processed foods from her family's diet led to a surprising transformation in their physical and mental health.
The Playground That Lets Kids Take Risks – For Their Own Good
Adventure playgrounds may look chaotic but experts say unconventional spaces help kids develop by teaching them to navigate risks.
ICE Agents Undermine Families’ Mental Health By Storming Hospitals
News of ICE agents imposing on medical facilities, frightening families, patients, and workers while disrupting care.
The Link Between Eating Disorders and Too Little Food at Home
New research reveals a surprising link between food insecurity and eating disorders in diverse populations, including both men and women.
After Physical Recovery From Severe Illness, Patients’ Mental Care is Often Forgotten
Physical recovery is celebrated, but the mental and emotional toll of a severe illness is often forgotten.
Want To Reduce Your Kids’ Screen Time? Trust Them More.
Experts reveal children are often only on their phones because we don’t allow them unstructured in-person play with friends – and that makes their childhood “small, anxious, and sad.”
One in Ten Children Coming to the ER in Need of a Psych Bed Wait There for Days
A new study reveals that more than 10% of children in psychiatric emergencies are "boarding" in emergency rooms for days, waiting for an inpatient bed.
