Politics Jun 30 WATCH: Rep. Tom Kean Jr. says he was recovering from depression during months-long absence from Congress By Joshua Barajas
Health May 24 Looksmaxxing may point to deeper body image issues in young men, mental health expert says A mental health professional explains how sensationalizing the extreme behaviors associated with “looksmaxxing,” rather than treating them as symptoms of mental health issues, can prevent boys and young men from receiving the care they need. By Jordyn Tovey, The Conversation
Nation Apr 28 Watch 6:30 The mental health toll and lifelong consequences of gun violence in America Gun violence continues to impact communities across the country daily. Many don't make the news, but create lifelong consequences for victims, their families and even entire neighborhoods. The normalization of shootings has created a persistent public health crisis. William Brangham… By William Brangham, Karina Cuevas, Nana Adwoa Antwi-Boasiako
Health Apr 24 988 hotline linked to thousands fewer youth suicide deaths since launch, study finds Nearly 4,400 fewer U.S. teens and young adults died by suicide than projected in the first two-and-a-half years of the 988 mental health crisis hotline, a sign the program is working even as it faces long-term funding challenges. By Devi Shastri, Associated Press
Nation Mar 25 Watch 7:38 Jury finds Meta and YouTube liable in landmark youth addiction case In a span of less than 24 hours, juries have returned historic verdicts in a pair of high-profile lawsuits that accuse big tech companies of putting children and teens in harm's way on their social media platforms. John Yang discussed… By John Yang, Jackson Hudgins
Mar 25 Instagram and YouTube found liable in landmark social media addiction trial in California By Kaitlyn Huamani, Barbara Ortutay, Associated Press A jury found both Meta and YouTube liable in a first-of-its-kind lawsuit that aimed to hold social media platforms responsible for harm to children using their services. Continue reading
Mar 24 Jury finds Meta's platforms are harmful to children in 1st wave of social media addiction lawsuits By Morgan Lee, Associated Press A New Mexico jury found Tuesday that social media conglomerate Meta is harmful to children's mental health and in violation of state consumer protection law. The case was among the first to reach trial in a wave of litigation involving social media… Continue reading
Mar 20 NYC Mayor Mamdani launches community safety office By Jake Offenhartz, Associated Press It's a tentative first step toward fulfilling a key campaign pledge to reduce the role of police in responding to mental health emergencies. Continue reading
Feb 09 Watch 7:21 How the ICE operation in Minnesota is affecting medical care and mental health By Fred de Sam Lazaro, Sam Lane, Simeon Lancaster Despite the announcement of a drawdown in federal immigration enforcement agents in Minnesota, tensions remain high in the Twin Cities. Some communities say they've seen little change in the numbers of arrests or sightings of federal officers. As special correspondent… Continue watching
Feb 02 WATCH: RFK Jr. and others launch new addiction and homelessness initiative By Ali Swenson, Associated Press Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. on Monday announced that his department will devote $100 million toward a pilot program addressing homelessness and substance abuse in eight cities, building on an executive order President Donald Trump signed last week related… Continue reading