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National Guards’ Mental Health Suffers from Deployment to US Cities

In today’s Daily, as President Trump continues to deploy the National Guard into cities across the United States, a small group of guard members in Ohio are sharing their concerns […]

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Mass Deportation Campaign Endangers Victims of Domestic Abuse

Deporting women who’ve applied for sanctuary from domestic abuse is illegal, lawsuit says.

Mental Health Clubhouses Rush to Feed Members During SNAP Cutoff
Did School Closings Boost Gun Violence in Philadelphia?
Parents Lose Savings to False ‘Miracle’ Cures for Autism

Parents of children diagnosed with autism are dealing with conflicting and confusing advice, much of which promises some miracle therapy for an incurable condition.

Tiktok Encourages Antidepressants as a Lifestyle Accessory, to Users’ Peril

Many online prescriptions are issued by providers who have never evaluated the patients in person.

Soft Drink Consumption Linked to Depression Risk

Soft drink consumption is associated with a significantly increased risk of major depressive disorder in a new study published by JAMA Psychiatry.

No Kings Protest One of the Largest in US History

Seven to eight million people attended the nationwide protest of Trump's policies on No Kings Day on Saturday.

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.

ICE Killing of a Loving Father Haunts Families in Two Countries
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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.

Tackling Postpartum Depression by Bursting Out in Song
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.

After the Sirens: Lessons from 9/11 about First Responders and Trauma 

“Trauma lives in the culture. In the rituals. In the unspoken. In the doctrine silence.”

‘Magic Happens’: A Camp for Kids Who’ve Lost Family to Overdose

“They made bad choices, but they loved us,” say campers.

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.

Safety Controls Added to ChatGPT Following Teen’s Suicide
Mentally ill and starving to death in American jails

An investigation has documented dozens of cases where people with severe mental illness, many of whom were jailed during a crisis, have starved or died from neglect in U.S. county jails.

The Buzz Over a New Approach to Mental Health in King County, Washington

King County, home to Seattle, is integrating crisis response into its entire mental health network.

Hands Off! protest at NYC Library on 5th Ave in Midtown Manhattan.
The ICE Chronicles: A Journey to the Twilight Zone

Introducing a new occasional series on ICE and mental health from MindSite News.

Trump’s Big Bill Will Harm Sick Kids, Texas Doctor Warns

Today’s Daily discusses how medicaid cutbacks will affect families across the U.S., helping caregiver parents cope, teens and petty cash, and more.

Pennsylvania’s Decades of Broken Promises on Mental Health

The inpatient population plunged but sufficient community-based care never materialized for Pennsylvania mental health patients.

Can Chatbots Trigger AI Psychosis?

Recent reports suggest AI chatbots can incite a break from reality in some users. Donald Trump issues a new executive order vowing to end "disorder on America's streets." And more.

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How Minecraft Therapy Is Transforming Child and Teen Mental Health Care