mental health support

Kalehua Kaʻōpua, a candidate for State House District 45, pledges to advocate for permanently affordable housing in community trust, union jobs with prevailing wages, and accessible mental health support.

Human rights experts warn that women and children in detention across Africa face risks such as inadequate reproductive healthcare, poor mental health support, separation from their children, and exposure to abuse. These issues arise in systems primarily designed to meet the needs of men.

One-third of psychologists report patients using AI as a second therapist. Experts argue AI's design is 'antithetical' to mental health care despite growing reliance on it for support.

The City of Baton Rouge has allocated $413,668.20 in federal grant funds to support summer youth programs in East Baton Rouge Parish. These programs focus on literacy, leadership development, workforce readiness, mental health support, violence prevention, recreation, mentorship, family engagement, and public safety.

A new study reveals that 20% of U.S. teens aged 12-21 use AI chatbots for mental health advice, with 92% finding it somewhat or very helpful. Dr. William Leever warns that AI chatbots may replace real human support and advocates for parental guidance through 'co-prompting' and setting boundaries. A Common Sense Media survey also found nearly half of children lack conversations with parents about AI safety.

UK’s young people, labeled an 'anxious generation,' are struggling to adapt to the outdated workplace. Alan Milburn, a former Labour health secretary and government jobs adviser, urges businesses to provide more flexibility and mental health support to avoid an economic catastrophe.

A man who abused his partner before she took her own life has received more jail time. His new girlfriend had coached him to cry in court. The man's actions were deemed unacceptable and he was given additional prison time.

An estimated 1 million children in Gaza require mental health support as trauma from ongoing conflict causes many to lose their ability to speak. The crisis highlights the severe psychological impact on young survivors in the region.