The Peace Corps has been rejected by a group of volunteers who claim the organization's mental health screening guidelines discriminated against them based on their disabilities. The lawsuit alleges that the guidelines are in violation of federal disability law and prohibitions against arbitrary agency action, but a federal judge has narrowed the claims, ruling that guidelines aren't final agency action.
https://news.bloomberglaw.com/ip-law/peace-corps-gets-rejected-volunteers-disability-bias-row-prunedPrince Harry expressed disappointment with his father, King Charles, over the decision to deny him taxpayer-funded security, stating he feels "let down" by his father's role in this matter. In a new interview with BBC, Prince Harry suggested that his father should step away from making decisions on his security needs, implying that King Charles' comments about "the establishment" may be influencing these decisions.
https://www.geo.tv/latest/603438-how-prince-harry-argues-king-charles-is-letting-him-downSan Diego County faces a mental health provider shortage, with an estimated need for 8,100 more providers by 2027. The region is already facing a loss of experienced professionals, as 40% of psychologists and certain therapists are over 50 years old, according to the 2022 state survey. This shortage comes as demand for mental health services increases, particularly after the COVID-19 pandemic.
https://calmatters.org/health/mental-health/2025/05/mental-health-providers-california/The Tanzanian government is establishing a Mental Health National Council to address suicidal tendencies. The council's formation is underway, with a comprehensive review to ensure robust guidelines. Dr Mollel stated that individuals detained at Mirembe Mental Health Hospital after committing offences linked to suicide attempts are being treated by the government, even without family involvement. Collaboration between medical professionals and security organs is crucial in such cases.
https://www.thecitizen.co.tz/tanzania/news/national/mental-health-services-included-in-nhif-package-says-government-5031886Tanzania is mourning the death of former Prime Minister and First Vice President Cleopa David Msuya, who passed away on May 7, 2025, at 94 years old. President Samia Suluhu Hassan confirmed his death in a recorded video, stating he died from cardiac complications while receiving treatment at Mzena Hospital in Dar es Salaam.
https://www.thecitizen.co.tz/tanzania/news/national/tanzania-s-former-prime-minister-cleopa-msuya-dies-at-94-5031982A non-invasive brain stimulation treatment called TMS is showing promising results for individuals with depression and anxiety, particularly those who are resistant to medication. Dr. Jami Eschler and Dr. Ana Stan, both psychiatrists at Psychiatry Associates in Montana, have seen significant improvements of up to 70% in symptoms for patients like Liz. The treatment works by increasing the connection between mood-regulating areas of the brain, as shown in brain scans. Despite growing availability of TMS in cities like Bozeman and Billings, access remains a challenge due to a shortage of mental health professionals in Montana, where nearly 600,000 people live without adequate care.
https://www.kpax.com/news/montana-news/cutting-edge-depression-treatment-offers-hope-for-montanansA recent report by PYMNTS Intelligence found that over 50 million US consumers would significantly alter their spending habits if prices rose by 10% or more, with 65% of adults living paycheck to paycheck and 22% struggling to meet monthly obligations.
https://www.pymnts.com/consumer-insights/2025/consumers-thinking-twice-eating-out-or-just-cooking-at-home/The US health department has been criticized for not providing sufficient data on autism research, with experts like Helen Tager-Flusberg arguing that it won't help answer questions about the condition's causes. The department is instead launching a pilot platform to study chronic conditions and treatments, but this may be used to support discredited theories linking vaccines to autism.
https://thestar.com/news/world/united-states/us-health-department-will-analyze-data-from-autistic-medicare-medicaid-enrollees-rfk-jr-says/article_71c5a4ee-3f01-596c-ad20-ae0c5b4b64b1.htmlThe National Institutes of Health (NIH) plans to link claims data from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) with a secure database to study autism diagnosis trends, treatment outcomes, access to care, and economic burdens on healthcare systems and families. The goal is to deliver better health outcomes for Americans affected by autism, which now affects 1 in 31 US children, including over 25% who experience severe forms of the condition.
https://www.upi.com/Health_News/2025/05/07/HHS-Medicare-Medicaid-data-autism-research/4931746638698/