Tag: mental_health
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Virginia Launches "Mission to Hire" Campaign, Expands Veteran Support Services
Virginia's DVS introduces a 100-day "Mission to Hire" campaign and hosts a virtual hiring fair, while expanding services with a new Chesapeake office and honoring Purple Heart recipients.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessHealthState GovernmentsEmployment and LaborMedical ScienceSocial IssuesMilitary Virginia Department of Veterans ServicesVeteran EmploymentMilitary SpousesVirginiaVeterans BenefitsPurple HeartMental HealthReston
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U.S. Census Bureau Releases New Household Trends Data
The U.S. Census Bureau has released new data from its Household Trends and Outlook Pulse Survey (HTOPS), covering employment, housing, mental health, and social connectedness. Collected in March 2026 from 136,000 households, this experimental data provides near real-time insights into…
Politics and GovernmentHealthBusinessEntertainmentFederal GovernmentEconomySocial IssuesEmployment and Labor U.S. Census BureauHousehold Trends and Outlook Pulse SurveyHTOPSEmploymentMental HealthSocial ConnectednessHousing
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California Boosts Veteran Support with $34 Million Investment
Governor Newsom reinforces California's commitment to veterans and military families with a new $34 million investment, expanding housing, mental health, benefits, and advancing the Southern California Veterans Cemetery.
Politics and GovernmentHealthGeneral PoliticsState GovernmentsEconomyLegalSocial IssuesReal Estate CaliforniaVeteransMilitary FamiliesHousingMental HealthBenefitsSouthern California Veterans CemeteryCalifornia Governors Office
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Fairfax County Updates Health Plan to Tackle Lifespan Disparities
Fairfax County has released its third update to the Community Health Improvement Plan (CHIP), a five-year initiative addressing significant lifespan disparities across the county by focusing on environment, mental health, food, and healthcare access.
HealthPolitics and GovernmentBusinessLaw EnforcementGeneral PoliticsEmployment and LaborSocial Issues Fairfax CountyCommunity Health Improvement PlanHealth DisparitiesPublic HealthMental HealthHealthcare AccessCommunity ConnectFairfax County GovernmentRestonVirginiaVA
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Rethinking Divorce: A Guide to Transforming Family Structures
Certified divorce coach Karen McNenny offers a new framework for divorce, viewing it as a tool for family renovation rather than destruction, emphasizing communication, flexibility, and self-care for all involved.
HealthBusinessMediaPolitics and GovernmentSocial IssuesEducationEconomyMedical ScienceFederal Government DivorceMarriageFamily & RelationshipsCo-parentingMental HealthKaren McNennyHeat Relief
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NPR Life Kit Offers Tips for Budget Dining and Divorce Support
NPR's Life Kit provides practical advice on saving money when dining out, including picking up takeout and managing portions. It also offers guidance on supporting loved ones through divorce, emphasizing the need to treat it like a death.
HealthBusinessMediaScience & TechnologyEconomySocial IssuesEnvironment Dining outBudgetingDivorcePersonal FinanceRelationshipsFood WasteMental Health
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Davie County Teen Sentenced for University Mass Shooting Threats
Michael Zechariah Tedder, 19, received a 10-month prison sentence for threatening mass shootings at three universities. His counsel cited mental health issues, and the threats followed media reports about Charlie Kirk's assassination.
Law EnforcementPolitics and GovernmentHealthLegalEducationSocial IssuesFederal Government Michael Zechariah TedderDavie CountyUniversity ThreatsMass ShootingsPrison SentenceMental HealthFBI
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California's Behavioral Healthcare System Transformed as Proposition 1 Takes Effect Statewide
California's Proposition 1, the Behavioral Health Services Act, is now in effect statewide, modernizing mental health and substance use care. It expands services, housing, and prevention, focusing on accountability and outcomes for all residents, including veterans and the homeless.
Politics and GovernmentHealthGeneral PoliticsState GovernmentsMedical ScienceSocial IssuesEmployment and Labor CaliforniaBehavioral Health Services ActProposition 1Mental HealthSubstance Use DisorderHomelessnessHealthcare ReformCalifornia Governors Office
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Media Monitor: Washington Post Reports on Stress Mindset and Thriving
The Washington Post is reporting on the impact of an individual's 'stress mindset' on their well-being. It suggests that how one thinks about stress can either worsen anxiety or help them thrive.
HealthMedical ScienceSocial Issues StressMindsetAnxietyMental HealthPsychologyWashington PostThe Washington Post
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California's $4 Billion Youth Behavioral Health Initiative Delivers Significant Results
California's $4 billion Children and Youth Behavioral Health Initiative shows significant results, expanding care access, strengthening the workforce, and improving youth mental health outcomes. New reports highlight declines in suicidal ideation, emergency visits, and absenteeism, alongside increased service utilization.
Politics and GovernmentHealthState GovernmentsMedical ScienceEducationSocial IssuesComputers and Internet CaliforniaYouth Behavioral HealthChildren and Youth Behavioral Health InitiativeMental HealthGavin NewsomPublic HealthCalifornia Governors Office
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California's Youth Behavioral Health Initiative Delivers Significant Statewide Results
California's $4 billion Children and Youth Behavioral Health Initiative shows positive results, expanding access to care, strengthening the workforce, and improving outcomes for young people across the state.
Politics and GovernmentHealthGeneral PoliticsState GovernmentsMedical ScienceEducationSocial Issues CaliforniaYouth Behavioral Health InitiativeMental HealthChildrenHealthcare AccessWorkforce DevelopmentGavin NewsomCalifornia Governors Office
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Media Monitor: Cornell Chronicle reports on student engineering, mental health, and climate research
The Cornell Chronicle reports on student-built bridges, a new study on depression, canine skull research, forest carbon storage, and gut viruses. Other outlets cover grandparent roles and Progressive Democrats.
HealthScience & TechnologyPolitics and GovernmentEducationMedical ScienceEnvironmentGeneral PoliticsSocial Issues Cornell UniversityEngineeringMental HealthCanineClimate ChangeImmunologyPolitical ScienceCornell Chronicle
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Media Monitor: TIME Reports on Healthier Later Life, Internet's Human Cost
TIME Health reports a new study indicates Americans are living their final years healthier. It also covers tech leaders' warnings on the internet's human cost and the common misuse of psychology terms.
HealthScience & TechnologyMediaMedical ScienceComputers and InternetSocial IssuesEducation LongevityInternetTechnologyMental HealthReadingTIME Health
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Media Monitor: TIME Magazine Spotlights Inaugural Class of Visionaries
TIME magazine is reporting on its inaugural class of Visionaries, recognizing 14 U.S. leaders dedicated to improving children's futures through systemic change in areas like education and mental health.
Politics and GovernmentHealthGeneral PoliticsEducationSocial Issues TIME VisionariesChildrenLeadershipMental HealthHousingEconomic OpportunityTIME magazine
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Media Monitor: Lil Nas X shares mental health update; 'blue dot fever' impacts concerts; Daveigh Chase dead at 35; NHL broadcasts change
The Canadian Broadcasting Corporation reports on Lil Nas X's mental health, high concert ticket prices, the death of actor Daveigh Chase, and changes to NHL broadcasts in Canada, alongside Tom Holland's marriage confirmation.
EntertainmentMediaSportMusicFilm and TVSocial IssuesLegalEconomy Lil Nas XMental HealthConcert TicketsDaveigh ChaseNHLCBC PoliticsCanadian Broadcasting Corporation (CBC)
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Michigan Supreme Court Upholds School Safety and Mental Health Investments
Governor Whitmer celebrates a Michigan Supreme Court decision upholding historic investments in school safety and student mental health. The ruling protects funding for professionals, security, and crisis planning, providing clarity for schools statewide.
Politics and GovernmentHealthGeneral PoliticsState GovernmentsEducationSocial Issues MichiganGovernor Gretchen WhitmerSchool SafetyMental HealthSupreme CourtInvestmentsOffice of Michigan Governor
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Media Monitor: USA TODAY Reports Worsening Workplace Grief Crisis
USA TODAY is reporting that 1 in 9 Americans return to work while grieving a loved one, often with little support, indicating a worsening workplace grief crisis.
BusinessHealthEmployment and LaborSocial IssuesEconomy Americansworkplacegriefsupportcrisisemploymentmental healthUSA TODAY
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Media Monitor: NPR reports on remote work's impact, bone health device, and GLP-1 drugs' cancer link
NPR Health is reporting on a new study linking remote work to increased isolation and mental health issues, a wearable device for bone density, and emerging evidence suggesting GLP-1 drugs may help prevent cancer.
HealthBusinessMediaPolitics and GovernmentMedical ScienceEmployment and LaborSocial IssuesFederal GovernmentDigital and Print PublishingEducation Remote WorkMental HealthVibration TherapyBone HealthOsteoporosisGLP-1 DrugsCancer PreventionNPR Health
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DEA Launches Fentanyl Free America Initiative for Support and Recovery
The DEA's Fentanyl Free America initiative offers vital support and recovery resources for individuals and families affected by fentanyl. It connects people to national helplines, treatment finders, and emergency services, emphasizing that recovery is possible.
HealthLaw EnforcementPolitics and GovernmentMedical ScienceFederal GovernmentSocial Issues FentanylDrug Enforcement AdministrationFentanyl Free AmericaSubstance AbuseRecoveryMental HealthHelpline
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Senate Passes Resolutions on Agricultural Mental Health and Honors Former Michigan Senator
The Senate passed resolutions to designate May 29, 2026, as 'Mental Health Awareness in Agriculture Day' to reduce stigma, and to honor the life of former Michigan Senator Donald W. Riegle, Jr.
Politics and GovernmentHealthBusinessCongressSocial IssuesAgricultureFederal Government SenateMental HealthDonald W. Riegle Jr.MichiganResolutionLegislationU.S. Library of Congress
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Media Monitor: NPR reports on habit formation, life insurance health incentives, and AI in therapy
NPR Health is reporting on behavioral scientist BJ Fogg's habit-forming methods, John Hancock's health incentives for policyholders, and the use of AI note-taking tools by mental health therapists, highlighting both benefits and privacy concerns.
HealthBusinessScience & TechnologyMediaMedical ScienceComputers and InternetArtificial IntelligenceLegalSocial Issues Habit FormationBehavioral ScienceLife InsuranceHealth IncentivesMental HealthPatient PrivacyNPR Health
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Media Monitor: Washington Post details anxiety reduction techniques
The Washington Post is reporting on 10 therapist-approved methods to quickly reduce anxiety, offering techniques to calm the mind and body when anxious thoughts arise.
HealthMediaMedical ScienceDigital and Print PublishingSocial IssuesEducation AnxietyMental HealthTherapistsStress ReductionWellnessTechniquesThe Washington Post
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Kentucky Expands Mental Health Access, Governor Beshear Highlights Progress
Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear highlights significant strides in mental health care, including doubling providers, launching the 988 Lifeline, and enacting key legislation, as Mental Health Awareness Month concludes.
HealthPolitics and GovernmentState GovernmentsMedical ScienceSocial IssuesEducationGeneral Politics KentuckyMental HealthGovernor Andy Beshear988 LifelineLegislationStudent Mental HealthAddiction RecoveryKentucky Governor's Office
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Medicare Highlights Extensive Mental Health Coverage
Medicare emphasizes the importance of mental health, offering comprehensive coverage for services like therapy, counseling, and depression screenings. Beneficiaries can access support through Annual Wellness Visits and convenient telehealth options to prioritize their well-being.
HealthPolitics and GovernmentMedical ScienceFederal GovernmentSocial IssuesComputers and Internet Mental HealthMedicareHealth ServicesTelehealthAnnual Wellness VisitTherapyCounseling
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Media Monitor: Gunman Near White House Had Troubled Past
The Washington Post is reporting details about a gunman killed near the White House, indicating his life had recent difficulties, he cut off friends, and claimed to be Jesus.
Politics and GovernmentLaw EnforcementWhite HouseGeneral PoliticsSocial Issues GunmanWashington D.C.SuspectCrimeMental HealthThe Washington Post
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Violent Sex Trafficking Ring Dismantled, DHS Emphasizes Mental Health Impact and Prevention
A violent sex trafficking ring in Alabama received nearly 120 years in sentences. The DHS highlights the deep mental health impacts on victims and the critical role of school staff in identifying and reporting exploitation.
Politics and GovernmentLaw EnforcementHealthFederal GovernmentSocial IssuesEducationLegal Human TraffickingSex TraffickingHomeland Security InvestigationsBlue CampaignMental HealthAlabamaSentencingU.S. Department of Homeland Security
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Media Monitor: Washington Post reports on challenges of discontinuing antidepressants amid RFK Jr.'s stance on SSRIs
The Washington Post is reporting that doctors and health officials are now confronting the difficulties of stopping antidepressant use, an issue previously in the shadows. It also notes RFK Jr.'s campaign against SSRIs, creating a dilemma for medical professionals and…
HealthPolitics and GovernmentMediaMedical ScienceGeneral PoliticsSocial IssuesDigital and Print Publishing AntidepressantsSSRIsMental HealthRobert F. Kennedy Jr.DoctorsPatientsMedication WithdrawalThe Washington Post
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Governor Newsom Delivers $35.7 Million HHAP Funding to 11 Regions, Citing Progress on Homelessness
Governor Newsom announced $35.7 million in HHAP funding for 11 California regions, completing a $760 million round. This supports local efforts to reduce homelessness, following a 9% statewide drop, and emphasizes accountability and comprehensive housing solutions.
Politics and GovernmentHealthBusinessLaw EnforcementState GovernmentsSocial IssuesLegalEconomy CaliforniaHomelessnessHHAP FundingGovernor Gavin NewsomHousingHomeless Housing Assistance and PreventionMental HealthCalifornia Governors Office
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Webinar to Address Mental Health in Military Women
ORWH and Uniformed Services University will host a webinar on May 14, 2026, addressing mental health and substance use disorders in military women. Experts will present research on adjustment disorders and other critical topics in military women's health.
HealthScience & TechnologyMedical ScienceFederal GovernmentSocial Issues ORWHUniformed Services UniversityMilitary Women's HealthWebinarMental HealthSubstance Use DisordersAdjustment DisordersUS Social Security Department
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Doctors Declare Trump Mentally Unfit for Presidency
Thirty US mental health specialists have signed a statement asserting President Donald Trump is mentally unfit, citing "serious medical concern" and calling for his immediate removal from office.
Politics and GovernmentHealthGeneral PoliticsWhite HouseMedical Science Donald TrumpMental HealthPsychiatristsUS PresidencyNuclear WeaponsCognitive FunctioningPoliticsMedicineScience