Gen Z and the Unbearable Brightness of BuzzBallz
Buzzballz drinks' playful packaging and fruity flavors attract young drinkers, much like candy-flavored vapes hook kids on nicotine.
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Two Mental Health Policy Trackers You Don’t Want to Miss
Tracking tools for new developments in mental health policy can be invaluable. Here are a few we recommend.
Are These the Words of a Sane Man? Trump: “A whole civilization will die tonight”
As Donald Trump posted unhinged rants – using words that are almost the definition of genocide – members of Congress, columnists and even Marjorie Taylor Greene called for using the 25th amendment to declare him mentally incompetent and remove him from power.
On No Kings Day, Millions Rallied to Denounce Trump and “Epstein War”
Anti-Trump protests took place in all 50 states, Puerto Rico and other US territories and in countries around the world.
The Problem with the Trump Regime is ‘Psychiatric, Not Political,’ Expert Says
Dr. Bandy Lee urges Americans to protest by marching on No Kings Day to the White House and state capitols and refusing to leave.
College Employment Scams Undermine Students’ Mental Health
At UC Berkeley, students have lost thousands to employment scams. Victims said they now experience shame, fear, anxiety and depression.
New Report Finds Online Gambling is Undermining Mental and Financial Health for Millions, Especially Young People
The explosion in digital gambling is undermining both finances and mental health, especially among young people.
Generation Cancer: Millennials Struggle With Death at an Early Age
More young adults are being diagnosed with cancer. Even for those who survive, the experience can be destabilizing and isolating.
Insomnia, Fear and Dread: The Ordeal of Awaiting Word from Relatives in Iran
Iran's internet blackout has left relatives in the U.S. frantic with worry.
Waiting for Word on Relatives Under Attack in Iran
Iranians in the US are caught between two "unrepentant regimes,” says Iranian-American writer and professor Shervin Malekzadeh.
As Muslims Across the U.S. Face Mounting Stress, We Revisit Our Story about a Detained Filipino Journalist
Ya’akub Ira Vijandre, a Filipino photojournalist and DACA recipient, was detained by ICE last October for posts extolling Islamic principles.
New Mexico Investigates Allegations of Abuse, Buried Bodies on Epstein’s Zorro Ranch
State lawmakers say their state’s Epstein Truth Commission is the first full investigation into the property.
Brain Training Reduced Dementia Risk by 25% for Up to Two Decades, Study Finds
A new study tracking people over time found those who completed cognitive speed training sessions were 25% less likely to be diagnosed with dementia 20 years later.
New Mexico to Probe Allegations of Sexual Abuse, Buried Bodies of Teen Girls Near Epstein’s Ranch
New Mexico has announced it is probing into an allegation that Epstein ordered the bodies of two girls to be buried near Zorro Ranch.
UCLA ‘Filling the Void’ In Public Health Guidance After 2025 Wildfires
The research includes a 10-year study on the impact of wildfires on physical and mental health.
Teens Close to Parents More Likely to Have Strong Social Network as Adults
New research finds that close relationships with parents during middle and high school can predict a strong social life two decades afterward.
‘Broken Bones, Burning Eyes: How ICE Deploys ‘Less than Lethal’ Weapons on Protesters
According to an NBC investigation, DHS officers repeatedly used “less lethal” weapons in ways that would violate their own policies.
Childhood Trauma Doesn’t Have to Upend Your Life Forever
Researcher Bob Sege's work builds on evidence that positive experiences can protect against neglect and abuse.
The Trump Administration Continues to Fail Epstein’s Victims
The millions of Epstein files included thousands of mentions of Donald Trump as well as identifying information about Epstein's victims.
Minneapolis Mourns Hero Nurse Killed By ICE, Condemns DHS Gaslighting
We look at another ICE killing of a US citizen in Minneapolis, and the federal government’s ensuing firehose of lies and propaganda.
Unseen: ICE’s Assault on Asians in the United States
A months-long investigation looked into the impact of Trump’s draconian immigration policies on Asian Americans.
New Senate Bill Targets ‘Troubled Teen’ Industry and Residential Treatment Abuse
Senator Ron Wyden introduced the BRIDGES for Kids Act to increase oversight of residential treatment centers and create a national dashboard to track abuse.
