Under the Trump administration, federal agencies are calling employees into the office. At the VA, therapists and doctors say this change is more than inconvenient — it could compromise patient care. Source link Katia Riddle
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Pastor Michael A. Walrond, who leads the First Corinthian Baptist Church in Harlem, New York, says mental health wasn’t discussed in his family when he was young. He’s trying to change that for his congregants. José A. Alvarado Jr. for
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Gambling is now widely legal, but experts warn there is not enough treatment and intervention for people who struggle with problem gambling. Source link Katia Riddle
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The American Psychological Association has a new guide to helping teens be smarter viewers of online content. Daniel de la Hoz/Moment RF/Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Daniel de la Hoz/Moment RF/Getty Images Managing screen time is an issue that
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Managing screen time for kids – it’s one of the issues that defines modern parenthood. Teenagers – who often do not want to be managed – present a set of extra challenges. The American Psychological Association has a new tool
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Protestors gathered outside the Department of Veterans Affairs headquarters in Washington, DC, US, on Feb. 13, 2025. The agency plans to cut 80,000 jobs. Al Drago/Bloomberg via Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Al Drago/Bloomberg via Getty Images In the
The Department of Veterans Affairs is forecasting tens of thousands of job cuts in the near future. Patients at the VA say the threat to their care is damaging their mental health. Source link Katia Riddle
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Officials at the VA say they plan to cut tens of thousands more jobs. Providers there say cutting any jobs will compromise health care. Mental health workers say they’re already feeling these impacts. Source link Katia Riddle
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Gabriel Dorvil, 14, has struggled mightily with his mental health. He is already 6’4″ tall and often mistaken for an adult. A curriculum at church has helped him accept himself and deal with how people sometimes react to him. José
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An 8-month-old baby watches a cartoon on a tablet. A survey by Common Sense Media found that 80% of parents are worried about their children spending too much time on screens. Riccardo Milani/AFP via Getty Images hide caption toggle caption
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