The National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) has received a message from its Chair, Maria Rosario Jackson.
https://www.arts.gov/stories/blog/2025/message-nea-chair-maria-rosario-jacksonThe National Endowment for the Arts is exploring ways to address substance use disorder through the arts. The NEA has partnered with organizations such as the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) to develop a program that uses creative therapies like music, dance, and theater to help individuals struggling with addiction. For example, the NEA-funded "Art of Healing" project in New York City provides art therapy sessions for people recovering from substance abuse. This initiative aims to provide an alternative to traditional treatment methods and promote healing through creative expression.
https://www.arts.gov/stories/blog/2025/addressing-substance-use-disorder-artsThe National Endowment for the Arts is exploring ways to improve working conditions for artists, focusing on creating better jobs in the arts. The NEA has launched initiatives to provide more stable and secure employment opportunities for creatives, such as offering grants and fellowships that support artist residencies and collaborations with companies like Google and Facebook. By fostering a healthier work-life balance and providing resources for mental health support, the NEA aims to enhance the overall quality of artistic work and promote well-being among artists in the US.
https://www.arts.gov/stories/blog/2025/bringing-good-jobs-arts-strategies-creating-better-art-creating-better-working-conditions-artistsNovo Nordisk has secured permanent injunctions against dozens of entities that falsely claim to sell genuine or FDA-approved versions of its semaglutide medicines, including Wegovy and Ozempic. The court orders also require businesses to correct misleading marketing and advertising practices, warning patients about the dangers of unapproved compounded drugs made by third parties. A bipartisan coalition of 38 state Attorneys General has called for swift action against compounding pharmacies that sell knockoff drugs, while the Ohio Attorney General has issued cease-and-desist letters to med spas in Chicago advertising unapproved versions of these products. The Federal Bureau of Investigation has warned about safety concerns related to fraudulent compounding practices associated with weight loss drugs.
https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/novo-nordisk-protects-us-patients-with-legal-wins-against-compounders-including-ruling-that-permanently-prohibits-compounding-pharmacy-from-selling-illegitimate-knockoff-wegovy-or-ozempic-302438372.htmlExperts warn that proposed changes to New South Wales' mental health compensation scheme will make it nearly impossible for injured workers to claim damages from employers. Dr. Julian Parmegiani, who designed a scale to rate psychological injuries in worker compensation cases, says the government's plan to increase the level of impairment needed to claim lump sum damages from 15 to 30 per cent would effectively kill the scheme. The changes also require workers to take claims to the Industrial Relations Commission before seeking workers' compensation, sparking concerns that they will limit workers' rights and cut compensation for psychological injuries such as post-traumatic stress disorder.
https://www.smh.com.au/politics/nsw/experts-say-mental-health-payouts-may-become-impossible-20250427-p5luhn.htmlProfessor Ahmed Hankir, a UK-based professor and Canadian consultant psychiatrist, has identified five potential signs of autism in women. One notable trait is "stimming," characterized by repetitive or ritualistic movements, which he believes may be more prevalent among autistic women.
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/article-14631805/psychiatrist-five-signs-autism-women.htmlSolange Knowles prioritized spending quality time with her children by setting aside a single day each week for individual one-on-one sessions, following her own childhood experience of feeling overshadowed by her mother's favoritism towards her brother.
https://www.nbcconnecticut.com/news/business/money-report/tina-knowles-put-daughters-beyonce-and-solange-in-therapy-as-kids-i-started-seeing-this-separation-and-said-oh-no/3552284/Stacey Solomon and Joe Swash, a soap star couple, recently opened up about their arguments in an interview. They acknowledged making mistakes and getting into disputes, but claimed they do so for the right reasons. Stacey praised her husband, saying he relies on her to manage everything at home, stating "without her, the house would fall apart." The argument reportedly stemmed from a conversation during couples therapy sessions, facilitated by counsellor Natalie Corbett at the Henry Centre in Westcliff, Essex.
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/article-14652443/Joe-Swash-mistakes-rows-Stacey-Solomon.htmlStacey Solomon and Joe Swash's public argument in November was reportedly sparked by an emotional conversation during couples therapy, which will be featured in their upcoming documentary series. The couple had booked a session at the Henry Centre in Westcliff, Essex, to address Joe's ADHD diagnosis. During the session with counsellor Natalie Corbett, Joe expressed his dedication to his family and felt criticized for being a "huge problem" in Stacey's life, leading to a heated exchange.
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