Columbia, MO residents celebrated Children's Mental Health Week with an observance event at the Shelter Insurance Fountain, where community leaders and Mayor Barbara Buffaloe focused on children with mental health conditions and their loved ones. The event was part of Mental Health Awareness Month, as proclaimed by Mayor Buffaloe, who emphasized the importance of addressing children's mental health issues personally.
https://krcgtv.com/news/local/columbia-community-celebrates-5th-annual-childrens-mental-health-week#Louise Redknapp, married to Jamie Redknapp, spoke candidly at a Beiersdorf event, sharing her struggles with self-consciousness and skin issues. She revealed that past experiences of worrying about appearance held her back from fully enjoying life. Joined by fellow skin sufferers Dani Dyer, Paul Brunson, and author Louise Pentland, she discussed the importance of mental health awareness.
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/article-14686871/Louise-Redknapp-worrying-appearance-held-enjoying-earlier-life.htmlA recent survey conducted by The Harris Poll from April 18-21, 2025, among 1,076 US adults aged 18+, found that while most recognize the importance of good mental health, real barriers such as stigma and affordability continue to hinder access to support. According to Arthur C. Evans Jr., PhD, CEO of the American Psychological Association (APA), which has made progress in normalizing mental health care and conversations, there is still urgent work ahead to address these roadblocks.
https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/despite-progress-emotional-isolation-stigma-persist-around-mental-health-poll-finds-302448647.htmlMissouri's administration is collaborating with the Missouri Department of Mental Health to improve access to mental health treatment. Director Valerie Huhn highlighted the importance of mental health awareness, noting that May is a great time to shine a light on this issue. The state has also taken steps to share resources and support for Missourians, including lighting the Capitol dome green for mental health awareness.
https://krcgtv.com/news/local/missouri-state-capitol-dome-to-be-lit-green-for-mental-health-awareness#NAMI Lexington has celebrated significant milestones in expanding immediate access to behavioral health services, including the opening of the EmPATH program and a new Behavioral Health Urgent Care Clinic. The organization's peer support work at Eastern State Hospital is particularly notable, where Adult Peer Support Specialist Kirk Reynolds played a crucial role in comforting a mother whose son had recently been hospitalized for his first psychotic episode due to schizophrenia diagnosis.
https://www.lanereport.com/181137/2025/05/non-profit-40-years-of-mental-health-advocacy/A new apartment complex in Great Falls is prioritizing on-site services to support residents' well-being, with case management from Opportunities, Inc., and will feature mental health offices and other resources to help individuals achieve stability and create a new path forward. The project, led by NeighborWorks, aims to provide comprehensive support for affordable housing efforts, coinciding with the organization's 45th anniversary.
https://www.montanarightnow.com/great-falls/baatz-block-apartments-nearing-completion-aims-to-fight-homelessness-in-great-falls/article_23374927-a178-4764-8b2c-b1374bc804ce.htmlA new bill passed by the North Carolina House requires parental consent for minors to receive treatment for sexually transmitted diseases, alcohol or substance abuse issues, and emotional disturbances unless they are 16 years old and the condition can be treated with a short-term prescription.
https://reason.com/2025/05/07/california-sex-trafficking-fight-erupts-over-punishment-for-soliciting-minors/The Peace Corps has been rejected by a group of volunteers who claim the organization's mental health screening guidelines discriminated against them based on their disabilities. The lawsuit alleges that the guidelines are in violation of federal disability law and prohibitions against arbitrary agency action, but a federal judge has narrowed the claims, ruling that guidelines aren't final agency action.
https://news.bloomberglaw.com/ip-law/peace-corps-gets-rejected-volunteers-disability-bias-row-prunedPrince Harry expressed disappointment with his father, King Charles, over the decision to deny him taxpayer-funded security, stating he feels "let down" by his father's role in this matter. In a new interview with BBC, Prince Harry suggested that his father should step away from making decisions on his security needs, implying that King Charles' comments about "the establishment" may be influencing these decisions.
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