A federal court in Georgia has allowed four children to proceed with a proposed class action lawsuit against state officials alleging they were denied adequate mental health care through Georgia's Medicaid program. The children claim they didn't receive legally required health screenings and weren't provided with appropriate home- or community-based care, despite being eligible for the services.
https://news.bloomberglaw.com/class-action/georgia-children-advance-medicaid-suit-over-mental-health-careThe Harris County Sheriff's Office is prioritizing the mental health of its deputies amid a challenging period, recognizing the importance of creating an environment where officers feel comfortable seeking help for mental health struggles. The department is leveraging various resources, including counseling services and employee assistance programs, to support its personnel.
https://www.ibtimes.sg/shocking-four-law-enforcement-officers-die-by-suicide-within-six-weeks-texas-sheriffs-office-79193Reality star Jax Cartwright opened up about his struggles with depression and cocaine addiction in a recent episode of her podcast, When Reality Hits. The 36-year-old, who recently ended his nearly five-year marriage to Brittany Cartwright, checked himself into rehab last summer as he navigated their divorce. The couple, who tied the knot in 2019, first met in 2015 on Vanderpump Rules and had a short-lived spinoff, Jax & Brittany Take Kentucky.
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/article-14540513/Jax-Taylor-reveals-cocaine-Brittany-Cartwright-left.htmlA new mother's post-birth experience took a toll on her physical and mental health. She suffered from bladder issues for years after childbirth, which worsened due to repeated missed infections in her stitches requiring multiple courses of antibiotics. The antibiotics also affected her daughter's digestive system, causing her to stop breastfeeding temporarily. When she tried to resume breastfeeding, her milk supply dwindled. Additionally, the traumatic experience replayed itself in her mind, causing debilitating mental distress.
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/article-14540459/Giving-birth-left-utterly-broken-hallucinating-worse-realising-avoided-JO-CRUISE.htmlThe City of Phoenix has opened its largest housing facility, the Phoenix Navigation Center, a 280-bed center designed to provide immediate and transitional solutions for people experiencing homelessness. Located at 11 S. 71st Avenue, the center features three Sprung Structures, including women's and men's housing units, as well as a central navigation center with on-site wraparound services such as counseling, job training, and medical care. The facility offers non-congregate beds in converted shipping container shelters, secure storage for personal belongings, RV safe parking, and pet accommodations. According to Rachel Milne, director of the Office of Homeless Solutions, the center represents the city's commitment to providing more capacity and comprehensive services to address the rising number of unsheltered individuals.
https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/sheltering-the-unhoused-sprung-center-helps-fight-homelessness-in-phoenix-302412566.htmlA research note has highlighted concerns that Singapore's Penal Code and Criminal Procedure Code do not adequately address invisible disabilities, leaving offenders with limited sentencing options. Yee, a advocate for those with invisible disabilities, believes that more sentencing options are needed to balance justice. She fears that the prison environment can exacerbate mental health issues, leading to self-harm and suicidal tendencies. Yee emphasizes that having invisible disabilities does not excuse criminal behavior, but rather calls for alternative solutions to ensure equal access to justice for individuals with disabilities, including victims and witnesses who may struggle to advocate for themselves due to their condition.
https://channelnewsasia.com/cna-insider/extraordinary-people-pro-bono-lawyer-justice-disabilities-task-force-5025281Researchers at OpenAI have found that frequent interactions with their ChatGPT AI chatbot can lead to increased feelings of loneliness among its users. A study analyzing millions of interactions and surveying 4,000 users revealed that the Neutral mode of the chatbot exacerbates this issue.
https://indiatoday.in/technology/news/story/openai-reveals-millions-of-lonely-users-are-using-chatgpt-2698224-2025-03-24Gene is poised to develop a groundbreaking strategy addressing substance use disorders, focusing on treatment, housing, and re-integration into the workforce. This initiative has the potential to make significant generational changes in the lives of those affected by addiction.
https://www.lanereport.com/180120/2025/03/bgadd-creates-job-to-fight-substance-use-disorder/A recent report by Sapien Labs found that young adults in India aged 18-24 are experiencing "severe distress" due to factors such as smartphones, ultra-processed foods, environmental toxins, and loneliness. The survey of over 75,000 Indian adults with internet access revealed a global average Mental Health Quotient of just 38 among younger internet-enabled adults under 35, which is over 60 points lower than those aged over 55. This trend is particularly concerning for GenZ, the first generation to grow up with smartphones, as those who acquire their first smartphone at a young age are more likely to struggle with mental health issues in adulthood.
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