Prince Harry praised the young generation for their emotional awareness of mental health during a recent event. He was joined by Jennie Bond, a former BBC royal correspondent, who expressed her confidence in his continued work on causes close to his mother's heart.
https://www.geo.tv/latest/603565-prince-harry-telling-new-statement-sets-tone-for-futureThe Trump administration has purged public records since its return to power, destroying or modifying thousands of web pages and government sites focused on climate change, health rights, and other issues. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention lost over 3,000 pages, while the Justice Department's website saw more than 1,000 pages removed. Experts, including Eric Nost from the University of Guelph, are preserving data using tools like the WayBack Machine and Perma.cc to safeguard climate and environmental information. The Data Rescue Project, led by Lynda Kellam, a university librarian, is working with volunteers to collect and preserve data, but faces funding challenges.
https://www.thestar.com.my/tech/tech-news/2025/05/08/web-archivists-scrambling-to-save-us-public-data-from-deletionThe UK Ministry of Defense has announced a £50 million "valour" scheme to improve support for veterans. The package includes dedicated mental and physical healthcare pathways, free career advice, and access to social housing. This new initiative aims to provide better connected care and support for veterans across the U.K., addressing decades of reliance on cash-strapped charities.
https://www.politico.eu/article/britain-respect-veterans-uk-gulf-war-defence/The UK government has launched a £1.8 million programme to train NHS medics in treating combat wounds and PTSD, aiming to provide better support for Britain's Armed Forces veterans. The initiative, announced on VE Day's 80th anniversary, seeks to address the unique needs of former service personnel, who may require specialized care for battle injuries and mental health conditions like PTSD and depression.
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-14688579/NHS-staff-given-special-training-PTSD-combat-wounds-treat-Britains-war-veterans-nation-marks-80th-anniversary-VE-Day.htmlVeterans' opinions on VA cuts and community care are mixed, with most saying the cuts haven't affected their service. CEO Jim Whaley, a 20-year Army veteran, believes the VA's recent budget request for $369.3 billion in fiscal year 2025 shows an appetite to provide the best healthcare possible. A poll found that 51% of veterans support community care, while 34% want the VA to be the sole provider. The VA is considering offering services such as obesity treatment, medical marijuana, and psychedelics like MDMA and psilocybin for conditions like PTSD and depression, despite the federal government listing marijuana as a schedule I drug.
https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/news/nation/poll-veterans-concerned-about-proposed-va-cuts/article_bd133f90-6989-5181-b6fa-8c86fabc2113.htmlIn the UK, a growing number of adults, particularly those in their thirties, forties, and older, are turning to cocaine as a coping mechanism for stress, with one in 40 British adults using it regularly. This has led to a record high in cocaine deaths, with over 1,100 fatalities in 2023, mostly among Millennials and Generation X men aged 40-49 years old. Cocaine use is becoming increasingly prevalent in ordinary family homes, where stressed-out parents and professionals are using the drug to cope with work and personal pressures.
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-14684717/Truth-middle-class-cocaine-use-mothers-LILY-AMORY.htmlThe American Heart Association has warned that cardiovascular disease during childbirth may be associated with pre-natal depression. A study found a link between the two conditions, suggesting that women who experienced cardiovascular problems during pregnancy may be at higher risk of developing depression after giving birth. The association was discovered in a research conducted by the American College of Cardiology and the Heart Association.
https://www.lokmattimes.com/health/cardiovascular-disease-during-childbirth-might-be-associated-to-pre-natal-depression-study/Residents in Milwaukee can contact violence interrupters at 414Life, housed at the Medical College of Wisconsin, for alternative engagement with law enforcement. The city's Office of Community Wellness and Safety recommends signing up for the Alert Neighbor Program, which pairs neighbors with law enforcement and officials for safety walks and equipment distribution. Residents can also reach out to Milwaukee County's 24-Hour Mental Health Crisis Line (414-257-7222) or text the National crisis line by texting HOPELINE to 741741.
https://www.jsonline.com/story/news/crime/2025/05/06/2-people-shot-as-gun-violence-complaints-rise-at-milwaukee-parks/83486403007/Dr. Rzeszutko, vice president of medical and clinical operations at Priority Health, suggests rethinking stress as a challenge to grow and learn, rather than solely focusing on negative feelings. He notes that typical stress responses include increased heart rate, sweating, and anxiety, which can lead to health problems such as anxiety, mood disorders, sleep disturbances, and cardiovascular disease. To manage stress, Dr. Rzeszutko recommends using weighted blankets, ice packs, essential oils, sour candy, yoga, massage therapy, meditation, deep breathing exercises, and regular exercise, including a 3-minute guided meditation provided by Priority Health.
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