Deseret News published an opinion piece by Naomi Schaefer Riley, a senior fellow at the American Enterprise Institute and Independent Women's Forum, titled "Being compassionate and enforcing laws are not mutually exclusive." The author argues that being compassionate to people who engage in destructive or self-destructive behavior is not necessarily about looking the other way. According to University of Maryland law professor Leigh Goodmark, decriminalizing domestic violence can help protect victims by providing them with more resources and support.
https://www.deseret.com/opinion/2025/03/24/decriminalizing-domestic-violence-drugs/A Deutsche Bank employee, Thomas B., lost his lawsuit against Aetna Life Insurance Co. after the court ruled that Waypoint Academy's lack of a 24/7 behavioral health provider met the requirements of federal mental health parity law, which prohibits insurance companies from denying coverage for necessary treatment due to staffing issues.
https://news.bloomberglaw.com/insurance/deutsche-bank-worker-loses-mental-health-lawsuit-against-aetnaThe Indian Supreme Court has taken a step in addressing the growing concern of student suicides by expanding its scope beyond caste-based discrimination to focus on the broader issue of mental health, particularly influenced by social media's addictive nature and echo chambers that prioritize user engagement. The court's decision comes as parents of an IIT student who took their own life had filed a petition, highlighting the need for a more comprehensive approach to tackle the deteriorating mental health of students in India.
https://www.deccanchronicle.com/opinion/dc-comment/dc-edit-try-hard-to-halt-student-suicides-1869017A program called Creative Acts is using Meta's Oculus headsets to provide virtual escape experiences for inmates in solitary confinement, aiming to mitigate mental health issues caused by prolonged isolation. Founder Sabra Williams says she created the program to bring normalcy and connection to the outside world into their lives.
https://petapixel.com/2025/03/24/virtual-reality-is-being-used-in-prisons-to-aid-inmates-in-solitary-confinement/If your teen needs help, there are several resources available, including Lifeline on 13 11 14, Kids Helpline on 1800 551 800, and MensLine Australia on 1300 789 978. Additionally, the Suicide Call Back Service on 1300 659 467, Beyond Blue on 1300 224 636, Headspace on 1800 650 890, ReachOut at au.reachout.com, and Care Leavers Australasia Network (CLAN) on 1800 008 774 offer support.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-03-25/adolescence-netflix-show-teenage-parenting-advice/105089848Grimes has revealed she has been diagnosed with autism and ADHD. The singer-songwriter criticized an account called 'ADHD Memes' for sharing a post that suggested excessive childhood reading could be a sign of dissociation, which Grimes believes she overcame. She also expressed concerns about the high percentage of ADHD diagnoses linked to screen addiction and dopaminergic burnout, citing a study by the National Institutes of Health that found excessive electronic media use can lead to physical and psychological problems, including increased ADHD symptoms.
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-14529213/Elon-Musk-ex-Grimes-ADHD-autism.htmlIn Harris County, Texas, the law enforcement community is grappling with a high suicide rate among its members, with 54% more risks compared to the general public. The Harris County Sheriff's Office has been particularly affected, with four current and three former employees dying by suicide in recent times. Behavioral health expert Thomas McNeese attributes this to the cumulative effect of exposure to traumatic incidents on a daily basis, which can deplete officers' mental reserves over time. To combat this, the county has established an agency-wide behavioral health division, providing peer support through full-time deputies Karen Altamirano and John Celius, who work to connect with colleagues in need and provide resources during difficult times.
https://www.khou.com/article/news/local/harris-county/harris-county-sheriffs-office-deputy-suicide/285-ca759fed-3b98-4960-a8d5-1f1ba5b81656Sahil Shukla and Muskan Rastogi, accused of the murder of Saurabh Rajput, are experiencing anxiety and drug withdrawal symptoms after six days in jail. Shukla has a history of drug dependence, while Rastogi is struggling with emotional distress, requesting a government lawyer and permission to speak with her daughter Pihu.
https://www.news18.com/india/muskan-sits-with-her-face-covered-sahil-battles-drug-withdrawal-how-meerut-murder-accused-spent-6-days-in-jail-9272617.htmlTherapist Billy Roberts suggests that prolonged anger may indicate underlying issues such as undiagnosed ADHD and childhood trauma. Justin Bieber has spoken publicly about his struggles with anger, which is a common symptom of ADHD. According to Roberts, individuals with ADHD tend to experience anger more frequently than those without the disorder.
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