The number of people living with young-onset dementia has increased by 69% since 2014, with approximately 71,000 patients currently affected, accounting for 7.5% of all dementia diagnoses. This rise is attributed to factors that may also contribute to the increase in dementia cases across all age groups. Sir Terry Pratchett's diagnosis at 59 years old with posterior cortical atrophy (PCA) highlights the impact of young-onset dementia, which can be challenging to diagnose due to overlapping symptoms with other conditions like menopause and burnout.
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/health/article-14663791/symptoms-early-warning-sign-young-onset-dementia.htmlIn the 1950s and 1960s, many people with profound autism were misdiagnosed as having mental retardation or schizophrenia, while others received no diagnosis at all. Today's definition of autism has broadened to include individuals with milder symptoms, stronger language skills, and higher IQs. A 2023 federal report found that 26.7% of 8-year-old autistic children had "profound" autism, characterized by nonverbal or minimally verbal individuals or those with an IQ below 50.
https://www.ocregister.com/2025/04/30/rfk-jr-exaggerates-share-of-autistic-population-with-severe-limitations/Funding for a Missouri program providing naloxone, commonly known as Narcan, is under threat due to a potential $56 million grant program being cut by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. The Missouri-Coordinating Overdose Response, Partnerships, & Support project (MO-CORPS), which supplies Narcan and is part of the Missouri Institute of Mental Health, may be affected if the funding is reduced. First responder training coordinator Greg Boal warns that such a cut could have severe consequences.
https://krcgtv.com/news/local/funding-cuts-threaten-missouri-program-providing-narcan#A new initiative by the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) aims to empower children through active listening. The program, "Listening to Children," encourages adults to engage in open-ended conversations with kids, allowing them to share their thoughts and feelings without interruption or correction. For example, UNICEF has partnered with the non-profit organization, Save the Children, to implement this approach in schools across India. By doing so, children are able to express themselves freely, promoting a deeper understanding of their needs and concerns.
https://www.manilatimes.net/2025/05/01/business/corporate-news/children-as-true-stakeholders/2102978Malaysia's sex education syllabus has gaps that need to be addressed to curb social problems among youth. Minister Hannah Yeoh stated that most teenagers become sexually active before the age of 14, but sex education in schools only begins at 15. The Ministry of Education and Health have acknowledged this gap and plan to review improvements. Yeoh emphasized the need for innovative approaches, such as online content and algorithms, to tackle complex youth social issues. She also discussed declining youth participation in clubs and associations, with only one million actively involved, and plans to optimize online platforms to engage them.
https://www.malaymail.com/news/malaysia/2025/04/30/hannah-yeoh-sex-education-starts-too-late-as-data-shows-malaysian-teens-active-before-14/174995Hope 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.
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