The Manitoba Filipino Business Council, led by president Jackie Wild, has organized online support circles for the community following a devastating event. The council created safe spaces for people to grieve and heal together, both online and in-person, as the community came together to support one another during this difficult time.
https://globalnews.ca/news/11156238/manitoba-filipino-community-vancouver-tragedy/Research suggests that individuals with anxiety and depression may be more likely to engage in bullying behaviors, which can have long-lasting consequences extending into adulthood. A study found that 80% of siblings who were studied had been bullied by a sibling, highlighting the prevalence of bullying within family dynamics. Traditional bullies, often characterized as schoolyard or home-based bullies, can perpetuate a cycle of aggression that can be replicated in various settings, including the workplace and at home.
https://www.deseret.com/family/2025/04/29/what-do-your-child-is-bullying-others-clemson-kidas-gaming-school/Hope 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.htmlAFSP hosts a podcast on resilience, featuring Dr. Christine Yu Moutier and Katie Neal, discussing coping strategies for everyday struggles and serious psychological distress. The organization also hosts Hike for Hope events in May-June, promoting mental health and suicide prevention among the construction industry and allies, with chapters hosting events across the country.
https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/afsp-encourages-building-resilience-this-mental-health-awareness-month-302441704.htmlBisexual individuals in the US and UK face significant challenges, including low rates of openness about their sexuality, higher rates of bullying, substance abuse disorders, depression, and self-harm. In the US, only one in ten bisexual men are open with their family, while in the UK, 1.5% of men identify as bisexual, compared to two percent globally. The National Institutes of Health reports that 40% of bisexual people in the US have self-harmed, a rate three times higher than heterosexual peers.
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/health/article-14659157/My-son-shocking-confession-three-years-dead-bisexual.htmlHolland Hospital is partnering with TalkSooner to provide parents with free educational resources to prevent youth substance use. The program, endorsed by the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services, aims to equip parents with confidence and tools to have crucial conversations with their kids. The partnership will display TalkSooner's materials at Holland Hospital Outpatient Behavioral Health Services in Holland and make them available on digital monitors at over 20 locations throughout the network.
https://www.mlive.com/news/grand-rapids/2025/04/new-program-brings-youth-drug-use-prevention-resources-to-holland-hospital.htmlA mental health firm is being sued over an alleged "ghost network" of providers, according to a court filing in New York. The lawsuit claims that the company's network was used to bill Medicare for services not provided by actual therapists. Ganny Belloni is the reporter on this story.
https://news.bloomberglaw.com/class-action/mental-health-firm-sued-over-alleged-ghost-network-of-providersThe Scripps Howard Fund has selected powerful journalism finalists that tackle pressing social issues, including mental health and criminal justice, environmental crises, and systemic inequities. The work of local newsrooms and national publications alike is sparking impactful conversations about public accountability and human resilience.
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