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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.
When Kids Comes to the ER with Mental Health Needs
A recent study finds that the judgment calls made when triaging young people with mental health emergencies in the ER are often inaccurate, and Black and Hispanic children are more likely to have their conditions minimized.
When Survivors of Violence Get to Own Their Own Stories
To survivors of violence, writer Kahn Davison says what's beautiful is "we get to be our own biographers...and every day is a new chapter."
Could GLP-1 be dulling your joy?
Anhedonia, the clinical term for “Ozempic personality," is described as a general loss of pleasure in life.
Trump Order Fast-Tracks Psychedelic Testing, Bypassing Regulators to Control Science from White House
To get a good sense of how policy gets made these days in Washington, look no further than Saturday's signing event at the White House. The bottom line: Damn the clinical trials. Full speed ahead.
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.
A Deadly Synthetic Opioid Is Poisoning the Drug Supply. It’s Not Fentanyl
Even worse, opioid overdoses from many new synthetic opioids cannot be reversed by the overdose treatment drug Narcan.
Michigan Can’t Care for Its Most Vulnerable Kids. So It’s Sending Them Away.
Many advocates are calling for community-based solutions and trauma-informed care rather than residential treatment beds.
Idaho Cut a $4 Million Mental Health Program. The Fallout Cost More.
One sheriff reported that involuntary psychiatric commitments more than doubled in his county.
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.
What ICE Detention Does to a Child
As Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents apprehend more children, it raises a simple question: What does immigration detention do to a child’s mind and body?
Problem Gambling Is Quietly Becoming an Adolescent Crisis
A 2026 survey from Common Sense Media found that one-third of boys age 11 to 17 reported gambling in the past year.
Dad’s Dementia Helped One Kenyan Researcher Find Purpose in Her Career
Sharing that “dementia is a disease of moments," a Kenyan researcher teaches families how to better care for their loved ones.
Your Teen Is Probably Going to Turn to AI for Advice – Check Out the APA’s Tips on Helping Them Stay Safe and Grounded
As teens turn to AI for advice, experts say that patient should work with them to make sure they use AI safely.
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.
How Denmark Is Using Storytelling to Erase Stereotypes About Mental Illness
A Danish program, "One of Us," invites “ambassadors” to share their stories and combat stereotypes about mental illness.
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.
No Good Choices: The Plight of Afghan Girls Forced to Present as Boys Under Taliban Rule
Forced to live under the Taliban's strict patriarchal rules, Afghan families with no fathers or sons turn to girls to meet basic needs.
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.
Checking for ICE Before Every Class: The New Reality for Minnesota’s International Students
Since the start of Operation Metro Surge, S, an international student in St. Paul, has lived in a state of high alert.
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.
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.
When Kids Comes to the ER with Mental Health Needs
A recent study finds that the judgment calls made when triaging young people with mental health emergencies in the ER are often inaccurate, and Black and Hispanic children are more likely to have their conditions minimized.
When Survivors of Violence Get to Own Their Own Stories
To survivors of violence, writer Kahn Davison says what's beautiful is "we get to be our own biographers...and every day is a new chapter."
Could GLP-1 be dulling your joy?
Anhedonia, the clinical term for “Ozempic personality," is described as a general loss of pleasure in life.
Trump Order Fast-Tracks Psychedelic Testing, Bypassing Regulators to Control Science from White House
To get a good sense of how policy gets made these days in Washington, look no further than Saturday's signing event at the White House. The bottom line: Damn the clinical trials. Full speed ahead.
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.
A Deadly Synthetic Opioid Is Poisoning the Drug Supply. It’s Not Fentanyl
Even worse, opioid overdoses from many new synthetic opioids cannot be reversed by the overdose treatment drug Narcan.
Michigan Can’t Care for Its Most Vulnerable Kids. So It’s Sending Them Away.
Many advocates are calling for community-based solutions and trauma-informed care rather than residential treatment beds.
Idaho Cut a $4 Million Mental Health Program. The Fallout Cost More.
One sheriff reported that involuntary psychiatric commitments more than doubled in his county.
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.
What ICE Detention Does to a Child
As Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents apprehend more children, it raises a simple question: What does immigration detention do to a child’s mind and body?
Problem Gambling Is Quietly Becoming an Adolescent Crisis
A 2026 survey from Common Sense Media found that one-third of boys age 11 to 17 reported gambling in the past year.
Dad’s Dementia Helped One Kenyan Researcher Find Purpose in Her Career
Sharing that “dementia is a disease of moments," a Kenyan researcher teaches families how to better care for their loved ones.
Your Teen Is Probably Going to Turn to AI for Advice – Check Out the APA’s Tips on Helping Them Stay Safe and Grounded
As teens turn to AI for advice, experts say that patient should work with them to make sure they use AI safely.
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.
How Denmark Is Using Storytelling to Erase Stereotypes About Mental Illness
A Danish program, "One of Us," invites “ambassadors” to share their stories and combat stereotypes about mental illness.
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.
No Good Choices: The Plight of Afghan Girls Forced to Present as Boys Under Taliban Rule
Forced to live under the Taliban's strict patriarchal rules, Afghan families with no fathers or sons turn to girls to meet basic needs.
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.
Checking for ICE Before Every Class: The New Reality for Minnesota’s International Students
Since the start of Operation Metro Surge, S, an international student in St. Paul, has lived in a state of high alert.
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.
