Ariel Winter revealed that being body shamed as a child had a profound impact on her mental health while starring in Modern Family. She described the relentless online criticism, including cruel headlines that made her look "terrible, pregnant, or like a fat slut," which affected her during her teenage years and even earned her a SAG Award.
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/article-14692563/modern-family-ariel-winter-body-shamed-child-destroyed-mental-health.htmlUS President Joe Biden has criticized former US President Donald Trump, calling his mental decline "the worst 100 days ever". Biden's comments come amid speculation about Trump's health and cognitive abilities. The criticism is part of a broader narrative surrounding Trump's mental fitness for office, with some questioning his ability to serve as president due to concerns over his age and health.
https://www.livemint.com/news/us-news/worst-100-days-ever-joe-biden-rips-into-donald-trump-fires-back-at-mental-decline-claims-11746740663083.htmlU.S. Sen. John Fetterman had an "outburst" during a meeting with Pennsylvania teachers union representatives, repeating himself and questioning why people hate him, according to a report from the Associated Press. The incident raises concerns about his mental health following a stroke in 2022 and hospitalization for depression in 2023. A staffer ended the meeting and broke down crying, while Fetterman's former chief of staff expressed concern over his medical treatment plan. Critics have questioned his fitness for office due to erratic behavior, including a high-speed crash last year, and his recent defense of President Donald Trump and support for Israel's war on Hamas.
https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/news/nation/fettermans-behavior-sheds-light-on-mental-health-crisis/article_d3abb21e-951e-5b6d-a92f-94f3d30435d5.htmlManitoba's minister is calling for a review of the province's addiction services policies after witnessing the struggles of her family member in Ontario. The NDP government has reduced the number of people being told to return to a RAAM clinic, but one woman believes this change does not go far enough and hopes Manitoba will learn from its neighbor's experiences to prevent similar tragedies.
https://globalnews.ca/news/11170254/winnipeg-woman-calls-for-change-addictions-support/The Netflix series Adolescence has sparked concerns about its potential impact on boys, with some parents questioning whether it can educate them effectively. The show's creator, Stephen Graham, aims to tackle tough topics such as mental health and relationships. However, critics argue that the series may not be suitable for all audiences, particularly young viewers. In contrast, a recent photo of Owen Cooper in the show has been shared, showcasing his character's smirk. Meanwhile, Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese is focusing on voter engagement during a caucus meeting, while a motherless daughter is being urged to share her story about grief and normalizing it.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-05-09/teens-divided-over-showing-netflix-series-adolescence-in-schools/105254794New York's new involuntary commitment law allows officials to take individuals off the streets if they pose a risk to themselves due to mental illness and are unable to provide basic needs like food, clothing, or medical care. The change is seen as a significant shift from the previous policy, which only considered harm to oneself or others. Advocates, including New York State Assemblyman Charles Adams, have pushed for this update, citing concerns over unclear guidelines that led to quick discharges without proper evaluation.
https://nypost.com/2025/05/08/us-news/nyc-mayor-eric-adams-does-victory-lap-as-new-state-rules-make-it-easier-to-force-mentally-ill-into-treatment/The US Defense Department will begin reviewing medical records to identify transgender service members who have not come forward under the Trump administration's ban. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has stated his intention to enforce the policy, which aims to remove those with gender dysphoria from the military. As of December 9, 2024, there were 4,240 troops diagnosed with gender dysphoria in active duty, National Guard, and Reserve units.
https://www.khou.com/article/news/nation-world/transgender-troops-being-moved-out-of-military/507-a47cc4e8-189e-4ba6-9889-303e7dfa9d62Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker has signed Executive Order 2025-02, requiring state agencies to follow strict privacy and data protection requirements when disclosing personal information, particularly for individuals with autism. The move comes after U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. called autism an "epidemic" and stated that President Trump has tasked him with finding a cause. Pritzker's order emphasizes the need to protect individuals with disabilities from stigma and underestimation, contradicting Kennedy's views on vaccines causing autism.
https://www.dailyherald.com/20250508/news/pritzker-signs-order-to-protect-personal-autism-data-in-response-to-federal-action/A new study proposes a "bidirectional model" that suggests internal and external factors influencing happiness are intertwined, rather than separate entities. According to Emorie Beck, assistant professor at the University of California, Davis, public policies should be tailored to individual needs to promote well-being, as a one-size-fits-all approach may not work for everyone. The study emphasizes the complexity and uniqueness of happiness, highlighting that there is no universal formula for achieving it.
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