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.
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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.
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.
Will the Pursuit of Profit Suck the Benefits Out of Psychedelics?
Many new programs have removed the most transformative, curative and life-affirming parts of the psychedelic experience.
New Mexico to Probe Allegation that Epstein Ordered the Burial of Teen Girls Near His Ranch
New Mexico has announced it is probing into an allegation that Epstein ordered the bodies of two girls to be buried on Zorro Ranch.
A Better Way to Treat Addiction in Seniors
As overdose deaths rise among older adults, Baltimore's REACH Health Services offers groundbreaking addiction care for seniors that combines medication with intensive peer support. Plus a look back at a historic fight against solitary confinement. And more.
Kids Lonely, Isolated Without Friends To Play With in Person
As families connect virtually, it's becoming easier for kids to play online. That makes it harder to organize real-life playdates.
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.
Health Organizations Condemn Traumatic ICE Raids, Family Separation
According to letters from children living in an ICE detention facility, living conditions are inhumane and their mental health is suffering.
In Teens, Social Anxiety Often Looks Like Anger
A study finds that some teens' aggressive behavior may be due to social anxiety, not straightforward reactivity.
Expert Calls for Harm Reduction, Not Punishment, to Resolve Our Overdose Crisis
As the Trump administration pulls funding from harm reduction, an expert on the overdose crisis says it's the best way to save lives.
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.
How to Help Your Neurodiverse Child Out of the Cocoon
Neurodiverse burnout can leave children stuck in a "cocoon." Learn how scaffolded parenting helps them move back to the world.
Chatbots May Spark Delusions Even in People With No Mental Illness
Psychologists say AI chatbots have led people to experience delusions, warning that more of us are at risk than we might think.
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.
A Cat Love Story, and The Battle Over Opioid Settlement Dollars
A major policy shift in Pennsylvania now allows opioid settlement funds for public defenders, a move that could transform how counties address addiction and the legal system.
Generative AI More Harmful Than Helpful in K-12 Classrooms
A new study from the Brookings Institution finds that generative AI does more bad than good in today’s classrooms.
Trump Administration Cancels, Then Restores Federal Grants for Addiction Treatment and Mental Health
The administration restored nearly $2 billion in addiction and mental health grants after an overnight cancellation sparked a furious outcry.
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.
The News From Minneapolis That Makes It Hard To Breathe
Minneapolis residents are reeling after the January 7 killing of Renee Nicole Good by a masked ICE agent.
Care for Dogs While Their People Are in Recovery
Pawsitive Recovery is a Denver-based program that places pets with foster caregivers while their guardians recover from mental health problems.
Countering Bias in San Diego 1 Laser Pulse at a Time
The Clean Slate program in San Diego provides gang tattoo removal benefits to formerly incarcerated individuals, helping them reduce stigma.
How to Best Protect You and Your Family from ICE
As enforcement actions surge, these two new resources help families know their rights with ICE.
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.
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.
Will the Pursuit of Profit Suck the Benefits Out of Psychedelics?
Many new programs have removed the most transformative, curative and life-affirming parts of the psychedelic experience.
New Mexico to Probe Allegation that Epstein Ordered the Burial of Teen Girls Near His Ranch
New Mexico has announced it is probing into an allegation that Epstein ordered the bodies of two girls to be buried on Zorro Ranch.
A Better Way to Treat Addiction in Seniors
As overdose deaths rise among older adults, Baltimore's REACH Health Services offers groundbreaking addiction care for seniors that combines medication with intensive peer support. Plus a look back at a historic fight against solitary confinement. And more.
Kids Lonely, Isolated Without Friends To Play With in Person
As families connect virtually, it's becoming easier for kids to play online. That makes it harder to organize real-life playdates.
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.
Health Organizations Condemn Traumatic ICE Raids, Family Separation
According to letters from children living in an ICE detention facility, living conditions are inhumane and their mental health is suffering.
In Teens, Social Anxiety Often Looks Like Anger
A study finds that some teens' aggressive behavior may be due to social anxiety, not straightforward reactivity.
Expert Calls for Harm Reduction, Not Punishment, to Resolve Our Overdose Crisis
As the Trump administration pulls funding from harm reduction, an expert on the overdose crisis says it's the best way to save lives.
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.
How to Help Your Neurodiverse Child Out of the Cocoon
Neurodiverse burnout can leave children stuck in a "cocoon." Learn how scaffolded parenting helps them move back to the world.
Chatbots May Spark Delusions Even in People With No Mental Illness
Psychologists say AI chatbots have led people to experience delusions, warning that more of us are at risk than we might think.
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.
A Cat Love Story, and The Battle Over Opioid Settlement Dollars
A major policy shift in Pennsylvania now allows opioid settlement funds for public defenders, a move that could transform how counties address addiction and the legal system.
Generative AI More Harmful Than Helpful in K-12 Classrooms
A new study from the Brookings Institution finds that generative AI does more bad than good in today’s classrooms.
Trump Administration Cancels, Then Restores Federal Grants for Addiction Treatment and Mental Health
The administration restored nearly $2 billion in addiction and mental health grants after an overnight cancellation sparked a furious outcry.
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.
The News From Minneapolis That Makes It Hard To Breathe
Minneapolis residents are reeling after the January 7 killing of Renee Nicole Good by a masked ICE agent.
Care for Dogs While Their People Are in Recovery
Pawsitive Recovery is a Denver-based program that places pets with foster caregivers while their guardians recover from mental health problems.
Countering Bias in San Diego 1 Laser Pulse at a Time
The Clean Slate program in San Diego provides gang tattoo removal benefits to formerly incarcerated individuals, helping them reduce stigma.
How to Best Protect You and Your Family from ICE
As enforcement actions surge, these two new resources help families know their rights with ICE.
