The Visual and Performing Arts Foundation has received a $1 million grant from the Prebys Foundation to implement an arts-based program aimed at promoting student well-being in local schools, with the goal of reducing stress and improving mental health among students through creative expression.
https://www.cbs8.com/video/news/community/working-for-our-community/supporting-san-diego-students-social-and-emotional-learning-through-the-arts/509-11d5d615-8def-43bd-803d-8ca33d1b4999Hope of South Texas provides support services to families affected by crimes against children, offering trauma counseling, court accompaniment, and volunteer presence in lobbies to alleviate stress during the legal process. The organization collaborates with local law enforcement and district attorneys to address these cases. With 1,300 reported cases handled and 700 children served, Hope of South Texas plays a vital role in supporting families through difficult times.
https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/news/hope-of-south-5k-shines-bright/article_1d4d1e34-8694-46fa-9e2b-93079a3d1a67.htmlThe Saks Fifth Avenue Foundation is renewing its local grant program for the fourth consecutive year, distributing $250,000 to community-based organizations across the US to provide direct access to mental health care. The foundation has donated over $8 million to US mental health initiatives since 2017, reaching more than 13 million individuals with messages combating mental health shame and stigma. Partners include Bring Change to Mind, Columbia University Department of Psychiatry, Girls Inc., and The Trevor Project.
https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/saks-fifth-avenue-launches-mental-health-awareness-month-campaign-featuring-emily-didonato-302440129.htmlAn employee at Ather Energy has filed a complaint alleging harassment and toxicity in the workplace, seeking advice on how to navigate the situation. The company's initial public offering (IPO) was successful, with shares selling out quickly. The employee is seeking guidance on how to address the issue, which may impact their well-being and productivity.
https://www.livemint.com/news/trends/put-on-pip-because-employee-shares-harassment-and-toxicity-at-workplace-seeks-advice-11745822241161.htmlAn inquest into a mass killing began today, focusing on the treatment of 40-year-old Cauchi, who was diagnosed with schizophrenia as a teenager. Counsel assisting Peggy Dwyer SC highlighted that Cauchi had not received treatment for five years before the attack, and his web browsing history prior to the incident was found to be distressing.
https://www.9news.com.au/national/bondi-junction-stabbing-inquest-joel-cauchi/a92e7ea6-6b10-4042-99c7-550c1c4f750fThe expert recommends implementing policies to promote healthier eating habits, including subsidies for fresh and minimally processed foods, taxing ultra-processed foods (UPFs), improving front-of-pack labelling, regulating food marketing, and controlling food sales in settings like schools, workplaces, and hospitals.
https://www.upi.com/Health_News/2025/04/28/ultra-processed-foods-premature-deaths-study/9081745506330/Scottish medic Dr. Michael Mrozinski has spoken out against an unnamed Scots blogger accused of selling weight loss jabs containing semaglutide, a prescription-only medication. The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) has warned the public not to buy pre-filled pens claiming to contain Ozempic or Saxenda, as they may be fake or unlicensed for use in the UK. Jennifer Finestone, 38, from Glasgow, suffered a mini stroke after taking a fake Saxenda pen she bought online, while Susan McGowan, 58, died after taking Mounjaro due to multiple organ failure and septic shock. The black market for weight loss jabs is on the rise, with some sellers offering them for as little as £80 for a month's supply, posing significant health risks to consumers.
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-14653345/Warning-potentially-dangerous-weight-loss-drugs-sold-online-people-desperate-shed-pounds.htmlIn Japan, nearly half of full-time employees are "quiet quitters," doing only the minimum required to meet their job demands. A survey by Mynavi found that 46.7% of 20- to 59-year-olds in this generation identify as quiet quitters, prioritizing work-life balance over motivation. Researcher Akari Asahina notes that companies must adapt to diverse values and offer flexible work styles to accommodate individual preferences.
https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2025/04/28/japan/society/quiet-quitter-japan-survey/A man named Joel Cauchi, who had a history of schizophrenia, carried out a deadly stabbing attack at Westfield Bondi Junction in Sydney, killing six people and injuring 10 others. The court heard that Cauchi searched online for articles about serial killers and attempted to access guns in 2021, highlighting his untreated severe mental illness.
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