Ben's family is criticizing the CPS for failing to bring charges against his alleged killer, citing insufficient evidence gathered by the police during the initial investigation. They claim that witness statements were not collected promptly from the scene and the suspect was not arrested early on. The family is now seeking a 'lip reading' specialist to review CCTV footage and determine what was said in the moments leading up to Ben's death at Southmead Hospital, where he was kept on life support for two days after being rushed there following a knock on the door.
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-14625079/Our-son-died-attacked-sticking-female-friends-Halloween-night-killer-walking-free.htmlA renewed push to ban aversive shock therapy is underway in Canton, Massachusetts, following years of controversy surrounding its use at the Judge Rotenberg Center, a facility that cares for individuals with severe autism and developmental disabilities. Protesters gathered outside the center on Wednesday, holding signs that read "stop electroshock treatment before it stops our kids." The Stop the Shock coalition has been advocating against the practice, which involves using electric shocks to control behavior in residents.
https://www.boston25news.com/news/local/25-investigates-renewed-push-ban-shock-therapy-controversial-canton-center/SXVEXCTG3NDUDLOZJ4ITS6MJM4/Barangay Health and Wellness Partylist Rep. Angelica Co is urging the Department of Health (DOH) to transform school clinics into government health centers, focusing on addressing bullying among students. She recommends that every school have a clinic staffed with nurses, guidance counselors, social workers, and other healthcare professionals.
https://www.manilatimes.net/2025/04/17/news/govt-run-school-clinics-sought/2094118A recent study found that nearly 70% of students in Mansfield, a town in California, reported feeling sleepy or exhausted during the school day, highlighting the critical role of sleep in mental health. Experts argue that social media is not solely to blame for the teen mental health crisis, with evidence suggesting a stronger link between sleep and mental well-being. Dr. Andrew Fuligni, a professor at UCLA's Center for the Developing Adolescent, notes that the connection between sleep and mental health is more causal than the relationship between social media and mental health.
https://apnews.com/article/sleep-teenager-social-media-mental-health-73cbe76dd122e2acbd2ba1c6ae13c7f3Nystrom & Associates is expanding its services to address the growing need for mental health support, increasing provider capacity and treatment options across its locations in Minnesota, Iowa, Wisconsin, North Dakota, and Missouri.
https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/nystrom--associates-expands-lakeville-clinic-adds-psychiatry-and-grows-key-programs-302430904.htmlThe acting chair of Los Angeles County Supervisors, Keith Ridley-Porter, plans to present a strategy for local governments to support residents amidst the ongoing national economic and social uncertainty. The proposal aims to enhance community resilience by investing in programs that promote affordable housing, mental health services, and workforce development.
https://www.cbs8.com/video/news/state-of-the-county-terra-lawson-remer-addresses-san-diego/509-2b709599-a02e-4ecd-ac96-eddc3f339984A viral video on TikTok caused widespread concern among children and their grandparents, with one user, Mel, sharing her distressing experience with hosts Mark Allen and Jimmy Bartel.
https://www.9news.com.au/national/a-minecraft-movie-moviegoers-choking-after-fire-extinguisher-let-off-in-melbourne-hoyts-cinema/dbdf7ecd-f6d3-48e3-bfce-6a63ab87ac13In the US, around 18% of Americans experience depression, with only 11% medicated for it, highlighting a gap in treatment due to lack of providers and affordability issues. In contrast, Canadian doctors prescribe antidepressants at a lower rate, between 5-9%, compared to the US where medication is often used as a primary solution rather than addressing root causes, as suggested by Dr. Cruise.
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/health/article-14618323/tom-cruises-2005-warning-big-pharma-data-americans-antidepressants.htmlAustralia's medical watchdog, the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency, is investigating reports of gender bias in the healthcare system, citing cases of "dismissed pain, insufficient treatment, stereotyping, delayed diagnosis" and lack of knowledge about conditions like polycystic ovary syndrome and endometriosis. Experts say the issue stems from a healthcare system designed for men's bodies and temperament, with Associate Professor Nada Hamad stating that "medical sexism exists in the research, training, and application of medical information". Women have reported being overlooked or dismissed due to their gender, including one woman who was told her chronic pelvic pain was psychosomatic. The probe follows a survey that highlighted the need for longer GP appointments to improve care for women with complex health conditions.
https://www.smh.com.au/national/they-just-dismiss-you-jenny-is-dying-of-cancer-it-took-years-for-doctors-to-take-her-seriously-20250408-p5lq2o.html