‘How Are We Today’ Brings Conversations About Mental Health to the Family Living Room
Families and cartoon characters discuss mental health in a new PBS Kids show from Tyler Coe.
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ICE Agents Turn NY Immigration Court Into Hall of Terror
Immigrants are seized and dragged off by ICE agents in front of their families after appearing at court hearings for asylum.
Kennedy’s Comments on Circumcision Are Just the Latest in a Stream of Misinformation
New, better-designed research does not connect circumcision with short- or long-term psychological trouble.
Malala Yousafzai Reflects on Maturing from Young Idealist into Optimistic Realist
In her second memoir, Finding My Way, out on October 21, Malala Youdafzai recounts her whirlwind late teens and early twenties.
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.
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.
