‘When Remembering Feels Unbearable’: Sexual Violence Traumatizing Palestinian Detainees
"My heart felt it might stop while talking to you about it just now. But I remember there are people still in there, so I speak up."
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Mamdani Invests $12 Million in ‘Peer Army’ to Support Addiction Recovery
"Every New Yorker deserves access to care, dignity and support, no matter where they are in their recovery journey,” Mamdani said.
Most Americans Think Trump Mentally and Physically Unfit to Be President
59% of Americans think Trump is not mentally sharp enough to lead the country, according to the Washington Post/ABC News/Ipsos poll.
RFK Jr. Pushes to Curb Overprescribing of Psychiatric Drugs
Experts are worried about the Health Secretary’s proposal for work and farm camps for kids with drug or mental problems.
Foster Kids in D.C. Aim to Change a Failing System
A new bill would empower youth in foster care to define their own family networks and maintain critical financial resources.
Burned-Out Workers in U.S. Using Alcohol, Drugs to Ease Workplace Stress
More than half of respondents to a 2025 Gallup survey reported experiencing anxiety or panic at work or crying due to work stress.
A Bustling Hollywood Clubhouse Helps LA Residents with Mental Illnesses Thrive
Fountain House Hollywood is one piece of a project to remake mental health care in the neighborhood, which officials termed “Hollywood 2.0."
Illinois Mental Health Courts Offer Treatment Over Prison. Is it Working?
A joint investigation into Illinois mental health courts reveals a system of "mixed results," where life-changing success stories meet high barriers to entry and unequal access.
The Children Left Behind After Family Violence
And how you can help your child with social media habits that "mirror symptoms of addiction to substances."
Celebrating World Earth Day, Ending Self-Sabotage and More
Ways to support our beautiful but fragile planet, the call for non-violent police response to mental health calls, and more.
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.
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.
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.
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.”
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.
How Medicaid is Helping People Leaving California Prisons
Changes to federal law allows Medicaid to provide health and other services to people exiting prisons. California and some other states are making use of the program, but expansion efforts will depend on the Trump administration.
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.
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.
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."
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.
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.
Mamdani Invests $12 Million in ‘Peer Army’ to Support Addiction Recovery
"Every New Yorker deserves access to care, dignity and support, no matter where they are in their recovery journey,” Mamdani said.
Most Americans Think Trump Mentally and Physically Unfit to Be President
59% of Americans think Trump is not mentally sharp enough to lead the country, according to the Washington Post/ABC News/Ipsos poll.
RFK Jr. Pushes to Curb Overprescribing of Psychiatric Drugs
Experts are worried about the Health Secretary’s proposal for work and farm camps for kids with drug or mental problems.
Foster Kids in D.C. Aim to Change a Failing System
A new bill would empower youth in foster care to define their own family networks and maintain critical financial resources.
Burned-Out Workers in U.S. Using Alcohol, Drugs to Ease Workplace Stress
More than half of respondents to a 2025 Gallup survey reported experiencing anxiety or panic at work or crying due to work stress.
A Bustling Hollywood Clubhouse Helps LA Residents with Mental Illnesses Thrive
Fountain House Hollywood is one piece of a project to remake mental health care in the neighborhood, which officials termed “Hollywood 2.0."
Illinois Mental Health Courts Offer Treatment Over Prison. Is it Working?
A joint investigation into Illinois mental health courts reveals a system of "mixed results," where life-changing success stories meet high barriers to entry and unequal access.
The Children Left Behind After Family Violence
And how you can help your child with social media habits that "mirror symptoms of addiction to substances."
Celebrating World Earth Day, Ending Self-Sabotage and More
Ways to support our beautiful but fragile planet, the call for non-violent police response to mental health calls, and more.
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.
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.
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.
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.”
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.
How Medicaid is Helping People Leaving California Prisons
Changes to federal law allows Medicaid to provide health and other services to people exiting prisons. California and some other states are making use of the program, but expansion efforts will depend on the Trump administration.
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.
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.
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."
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.
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.
