The "Love, Your Mind" campaign, created by the Ad Council and lead partner Huntsman Mental Health Institute, aims to encourage people across the US to be more open and proactive about their mental health. The campaign has garnered over 27.6 million online views and has aired during major events such as the MLB World Series and NBA draft. It is supported by the Arthur M. Blank Family Foundation, which has granted over $1.3 billion to charitable causes since its founding in 1995.
https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/georgia-athletes-sports-organizations-unite-to-pioneer-local-mental-health-movement-for-fans-302444057.htmlMedStar Health has received the Well-Being Excellence Designation from the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), recognizing its strong wellbeing culture and commitment to nursing support. The honor is a testament to the work of the MedStar Health Center for Wellbeing, led by Verzino, which fosters a culture that prioritizes professional fulfillment and wellbeing. The organization has implemented various initiatives, including coaching, mental health support, and peer training, to equip its nursing team with a robust support structure.
https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/medstar-health-announced-as-the-only-acute-care-health-system-in-the-region-to-earn-inaugural-recognition-for-well-being-excellence-302441683.htmlGoogle's ad network has started showing ads within conversations with chatbots, part of Alphabet Inc.'s efforts to stay competitive in digital advertising as generative AI gains traction. This move expands on Google's AdSense for Search network, which previously displayed ads within search results on other websites.
https://news.bloomberglaw.com/antitrust/google-places-ads-inside-chatbot-conversations-with-ai-startupsA new report has been criticized by medical professionals for promoting a biased approach to treating young people's gender identities. Dr. Scott Leibowitz, a co-author of influential health standards, claims the report legitimates the idea that sex and gender alignment should be prioritized over a neutral treatment frame. The report contradicts American Medical Association guidance, which states that trans and non-binary identities are normal variations of human identity. The American Academy of Pediatrics was not consulted on the report, with its president, Dr. Susan Kressly, calling it "one-sided" and misrepresenting the medical consensus.
https://whyy.org/articles/trump-transgender-healthcare/The White House has proposed cutting federal funding for substance abuse prevention and treatment programs, including those that distribute naloxone, a life-saving overdose reversal treatment. The administration has also canceled $11 billion in pandemic-era grants, many of which supported mental health and substance abuse initiatives. As part of this plan, President Trump's administration is dismantling the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), with up to 50% of its jobs expected to be eliminated. This move could lead to a significant reduction in services for those struggling with addiction, potentially resulting in more overdose deaths in the coming months and years.
https://gizmodo.com/pam-bondi-claims-trump-saved-75-of-americans-from-a-fentanyl-overdose-2000596896NSW Police Inspector Amy Scott testified at an inquest into a fatal stabbing incident at a shopping centre. Joel Cauchi, who had been diagnosed with schizophrenia as a teenager but stopped taking his medication in 2019, stabbed 16 people within five minutes before being shot dead by Inspector Scott. The lack of special operations paramedics embedded with the NSW Police Tactical Operations Unit on that day was attributed to rostering shortfalls and good weather conditions, which heightened the risk of beach incidents.
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-14667185/Westfield-Bondi-Junction-inquest.htmlHealth and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. emphasized that diabetes and autism pose a significant threat to the nation's health, citing alarming rates of 100,000 autism cases per year and 38% of children being diabetic or pre-diabetic. In contrast to measles outbreaks, which have resulted in only four deaths in the US over 20 years, Kennedy argued that these conditions should receive more media attention.
https://nypost.com/2025/04/30/us-news/rfk-jr-says-diabetes-chronic-illnesses-pose-existential-threat-not-measles/The Manitoba Filipino Business Council, led by president Jackie Wild, has organized online support circles for the community following a devastating event. The council created safe spaces for people to grieve and heal together, both online and in-person, as the community came together to support one another during this difficult time.
https://globalnews.ca/news/11156238/manitoba-filipino-community-vancouver-tragedy/Research suggests that individuals with anxiety and depression may be more likely to engage in bullying behaviors, which can have long-lasting consequences extending into adulthood. A study found that 80% of siblings who were studied had been bullied by a sibling, highlighting the prevalence of bullying within family dynamics. Traditional bullies, often characterized as schoolyard or home-based bullies, can perpetuate a cycle of aggression that can be replicated in various settings, including the workplace and at home.
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