The US government has sued top health insurance companies and brokerages, alleging they used illegal kickbacks to steer Medicare members into certain private plans. The lawsuit names CVS Health Corp., Elevance Health Inc., Humana Inc., eHealth Inc., GoHealth Inc., and SelectQuote Inc. as defendants.
https://news.bloomberglaw.com/esg/us-alleges-insurers-brokers-used-illegal-kickbacks-in-medicareWisconsin has refused to end diversity, equity and inclusion practices in schools, leading to a lawsuit against the U.S. Department of Education. The state agency has committed $10.2 million to expanding online certification pathways, developing university programs for future mental health providers, and improving retention rates of mental health professionals, with 348 new professionals already placed since 2021-2022.
https://www.jsonline.com/story/news/health/2025/05/02/trump-cuts-funds-for-mental-health-professionals-in-wisconsin-schools/83407768007/The US government has allowed synthetic dyes despite health risks, unlike the EU which banned them due to potential health concerns. Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. spoke about an Autism report by the CDC at a news conference in Washington.
https://krcgtv.com/news/nation-world/why-us-still-allows-synthetic-dyes-despite-health-risks-and-eu-bans-robert-f-kennedy-jr-hhs-secretary-red-40-yellow-5-blue-1Prosecutors in the Bryan Kohberger murder case have requested permission to conduct their own psychological testing, but a judge rejected a defense motion to rule out the death penalty. Despite Kohberger's recent autism diagnosis, Ada County Judge Steven Hippler denied the motion, allowing prosecutors to proceed with their plans. The defense had previously conducted testing on Kohberger, which they claim is not admissible in court, prompting prosecutors to seek alternative methods.
https://www.rawstory.com/bryan-kohberger-trial-struck/Natalee Wheeler, the project and training coordinator at the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI), emphasizes the importance of lived experience in understanding mental health, citing her own passion as a valuable resource that is often overlooked.
https://www.kpax.com/news/montana-news/montana-veteran-hoping-to-use-her-mental-health-training-to-help-other-vetsThe North Carolina YMCA approach to teen programming emphasizes resilience-building activities, teen-only events, and mental health check-ins to promote the importance of mental health support. The NC Alliance of YMCAs, a nonprofit corporation supporting 28 independent YMCAs in North Carolina, aims to build capacity, foster collaboration, and advocate for the YMCA's mission through partnerships with elected officials and stakeholders nationwide.
https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/new-online-tool-helps-teens-take-charge-of-their-mental-health-302443390.htmlCognitive behavioural therapist Jo Pitkin warns that weight-loss drugs like Ozempic, Mounjaro, and Wegovy could spark a mental health crisis due to their impact on emotional eating habits. These medications work by reducing the dopamine response associated with food consumption, which can lead to feelings of relief from stress and sadness in individuals who previously used food as a coping mechanism. Jo Pitkin has seen several clients experience distress after using these weight-loss jabs, including Annie, who found herself unhappy despite reaching her ideal size.
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/article-14664835/Why-weight-loss-jabs-making-you-feel-worse-Expert-reveals-shocking-Ozempic-effect-doctors-wont-talk-about.htmlA new study by Gallup has found that young adults between the ages of 18 and 29 are struggling with happiness, physical health, and mental well-being. The study, which was published in the journal Nature Mental Health, analyzed data from over 200,000 people in more than 20 countries, including India. Lead author Tyler J. VanderWeele described the findings as a "pretty stark picture".
https://www.lokmattimes.com/health/study-shows-young-adults-not-as-happy-as-before/Athletic Brewing Company has collaborated with five legendary chefs to create Aftershift, a non-alcoholic beer that supports mental health in the food service industry. The company will donate $50,000 of its profits to the Southern Smoke Foundation, which provides vital mental health support for food and beverage workers nationwide. Founded by Chef Chris Shepherd, the foundation has granted over $14.5 million to date and provided access to 7,400 no-cost counseling sessions since 2020. Aftershift, launched in collaboration with these chefs, strikes a balance of flavor and reward after a long day, with each can containing less than 0.5% ABV and 55 calories.
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