Knowles' stance on transgender individuals being labeled as having a "serious mental illness" has sparked controversy, with the American Psychiatric Association's inclusion of gender dysphoria in the DSM-5 acknowledging psychological distress resulting from incongruence between assigned and identified sex. However, gender non-conformity is not listed as a mental disorder, with the authors explicitly stating it is not inherently pathologizing identity.
https://www.tmz.com/2025/05/07/michael-knowles-supports-trans-military-ban/A judge has ruled that a psychological evaluation of Bryan Kohberger, the suspect in the murders, will take place within the next 10 days as part of the state's effort to assess his mental health. The evaluation aims to verify claims about Kohberger's autism, obsessive-compulsive disorder, and ADHD. However, the defense was granted permission not to be present during the assessment, while a personality test is off-limits due to a favorable ruling by the judge.
https://www.montanarightnow.com/news/idaho-judge-orders-mental-health-evaluation-for-bryan-kohberger/article_cdd6d1e5-dc81-5524-9d03-676224413a1f.htmlThe National Institutes of Health has partnered with the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services to analyze data from nearly 150 million Americans, focusing on autism diagnosis trends, health outcomes, access to care based on demographics and geography, and the economic burden of autism. However, experts like Helen Tager-Flusberg are skeptical that this type of dataset will help answer questions about autism's causes, as research has already shown no single cause for the complex disorder. The US government's health department plans to launch a pilot platform to study chronic conditions and treatments, sparking concerns among autism researchers who fear it may be used to support discredited theories linking vaccines to autism.
https://www.khou.com/article/news/nation-world/us-health-department-data-autistic-medicare-medicaid-enrollees/507-f17fc2c4-90ac-42c2-ba86-76fa1534004fPrince Harry praised the young generation for their emotional awareness of mental health during a recent event. He was joined by Jennie Bond, a former BBC royal correspondent, who expressed her confidence in his continued work on causes close to his mother's heart.
https://www.geo.tv/latest/603565-prince-harry-telling-new-statement-sets-tone-for-futureThe Trump administration has purged public records since its return to power, destroying or modifying thousands of web pages and government sites focused on climate change, health rights, and other issues. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention lost over 3,000 pages, while the Justice Department's website saw more than 1,000 pages removed. Experts, including Eric Nost from the University of Guelph, are preserving data using tools like the WayBack Machine and Perma.cc to safeguard climate and environmental information. The Data Rescue Project, led by Lynda Kellam, a university librarian, is working with volunteers to collect and preserve data, but faces funding challenges.
https://www.thestar.com.my/tech/tech-news/2025/05/08/web-archivists-scrambling-to-save-us-public-data-from-deletionThe UK Ministry of Defense has announced a £50 million "valour" scheme to improve support for veterans. The package includes dedicated mental and physical healthcare pathways, free career advice, and access to social housing. This new initiative aims to provide better connected care and support for veterans across the U.K., addressing decades of reliance on cash-strapped charities.
https://www.politico.eu/article/britain-respect-veterans-uk-gulf-war-defence/The UK government has launched a £1.8 million programme to train NHS medics in treating combat wounds and PTSD, aiming to provide better support for Britain's Armed Forces veterans. The initiative, announced on VE Day's 80th anniversary, seeks to address the unique needs of former service personnel, who may require specialized care for battle injuries and mental health conditions like PTSD and depression.
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-14688579/NHS-staff-given-special-training-PTSD-combat-wounds-treat-Britains-war-veterans-nation-marks-80th-anniversary-VE-Day.htmlVeterans' opinions on VA cuts and community care are mixed, with most saying the cuts haven't affected their service. CEO Jim Whaley, a 20-year Army veteran, believes the VA's recent budget request for $369.3 billion in fiscal year 2025 shows an appetite to provide the best healthcare possible. A poll found that 51% of veterans support community care, while 34% want the VA to be the sole provider. The VA is considering offering services such as obesity treatment, medical marijuana, and psychedelics like MDMA and psilocybin for conditions like PTSD and depression, despite the federal government listing marijuana as a schedule I drug.
https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/news/nation/poll-veterans-concerned-about-proposed-va-cuts/article_bd133f90-6989-5181-b6fa-8c86fabc2113.htmlExperts and volunteers are preserving thousands of web pages and government sites related to climate change, health, LGBTQ rights, and other issues after the Trump administration destroyed or modified numerous databases, including those on AIDS prevention and care, weather records, and references to ethnic or gender minorities.
https://www.manilatimes.net/2025/05/08/world/americas-emea/web-archivists-scrambling-to-save-us-public-data-from-deletion/2108578