Mental Health NewsFeed

April 24, 2025

Montana Funds Detention Center Mental Health Services

The Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services has launched a $6.5 million grant program to expand forensic stabilization services in detention centers, with funding supporting mental health services, medication costs, transportation, and technology. The program is now accepting proposals online until May 23rd.

https://www.kpax.com/news/montana-news/montana-department-of-public-health-and-human-services-launches-forensic-stabilization-grant

April 24, 2025

Moore Scans Brain for Family Violence Ties

Moore believes that serial killers are both genetically predisposed and influenced by their environment. She credits becoming a parent with helping her understand her father's pathology, who she suspects had compartmentalized his dark impulses to avoid harming their children. To alleviate concerns about her own family's potential for violence, Moore underwent a PET scan to check for patterns associated with Antisocial Personality Disorder, which is commonly linked to psychopathy or sociopathy.

https://www.nbcconnecticut.com/news/national-international/melissa-moore-kids-grandfather-convicted-serial-killer/3550873/

April 24, 2025

Ofcom Unveils Draft Rules for X's Age Verification

The UK's communications regulator, Ofcom, has unveiled a final draft of its children's safety codes that will challenge how platforms like Elon Musk's X handle age verification and pornographic content. The new rules aim to protect users under 18 from harmful content, with regulators increasingly pitted against "free speech" activists who oppose stricter regulations on online platforms.

https://news.bloomberglaw.com/ip-law/uks-new-child-safety-rules-set-to-challenge-porn-posts-on-x

April 24, 2025

Princess Eugenie Visits Teenage Cancer Trust Patients

Princess Eugenie has made an emotional statement on social media to highlight the vital work of the Teenage Cancer Trust, a charity she supports alongside her sister Princess Beatrice and mother Sarah Ferguson. The royal family, including King Charles, Queen Camilla, and Prince Andrew, recently reunited for a public appearance at St George's Chapel in Windsor, sparking controversy over Andrew's return to royal duties following his scandals. Eugenie's visit to University College Hospital in London with her family aimed to distract from the negative attention surrounding her father, as they met with young patients and staff of the Teenage Cancer Trust, which provides care for 13-19 year olds with cancer.

https://www.thenews.com.pk/latest/1304692-princess-eugenie-makes-emotional-statement-after-andrews-royal-comeback

April 24, 2025

PSE Partners with Local Orgs for Sustainable Futures

PSE has formed partnerships with several organizations, including APOYO, Meals on Wheels Kitsap, Multicultural Center, KEDA, Consejo Counseling, Mutual Aid Solidarity, and Family First, to provide families with resources and support for a more sustainable future. The partnership aims to share information on energy efficiency, cost savings, and reducing carbon emissions among clients, employees, and donors of these organizations.

https://www.425business.com/news/puget-sound-energy-powerful-partners/article_56089469-2eec-4e21-9806-8173e29326e6.html

April 24, 2025

South Korea Sounds Alarm on Rising Youth Suicides

South Korea is set to expand its suicide prevention measures as the country's youth suicide rate increased by 10% in 2021, amid concerns that current policies are insufficient. The government has sounded an alarm on the rising numbers, which have been attributed to the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic. Mental health experts have repeatedly warned about the need for more concrete actions to address the issue, but so far, Korea's suicide prevention efforts have remained largely symbolic rather than substantive.

https://koreajoongangdaily.joins.com/news/2025-04-25/opinion/columns/Koreas-suicide-rate-signals-a-public-health-crisis/2293234

April 24, 2025

Spring Health's AI Tools Boost User Satisfaction

Spring Health's recent research participant study has shown promising results with its AI tools, with 95% of users expressing satisfaction and 70% reporting improved well-being. The platform's approach to responsible AI in mental health is clinically grounded, human-first, and prioritizes trust at scale, avoiding major safety concerns through timely escalation to live clinical support.

https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/spring-health-sets-a-new-standard-for-responsible-ai-in-mental-healthcare-302436519.html

April 24, 2025

Stockman Bank Gives $250k to Shodair Children's Hospital

Stockman Bank has donated $250,000 to Helena's Shodair Children's Hospital as part of their Hope Campaign. The contribution will support mental health and genetic services for children, strengthen therapeutic allied care programs such as exercise and life skills development, and expand Shodair's role as Montana's designated medical genetics program, increasing access to diagnostic services for families.

https://www.kpax.com/news/montana-news/shodair-childrens-hospital-receives-significant-gift-for-hope-campaign

April 24, 2025

Teddi Mellencamp Battles Brain Tumors, Stays Positive

Teddi Mellencamp, a reality TV star, shared emotional updates on Instagram about her health struggles. She posted that she was feeling sad and scared but staying positive ahead of an MRI to determine the effectiveness of her treatment for brain tumors. The previous night, she shared photos of herself after undergoing brain surgery in February, including one with stitches on her head and another with her sister Justice Mellencamp at her hospital bedside. Mellencamp had been experiencing debilitating headaches for months before her vision was severely impaired.

https://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/article-14641339/teddi-mellencamp-update-stage-four-brain-cancer-battle-children.html