UCLA women employed mental training to advance to the championship game
UCLA’s Mental Conditioning Ahead of NCAA Championship Game PHOENIX – Kiki Rice harnesses more than just basketball skills. Her mental reset routine is just as critical as any athletic move, helping her focus and regain composure during intense moments. In the Women’s Final Four on Friday, the Bruins frequently reminded each other to reset, especially […]
Man wrongfully confined in mental hospital for years receives $975k compensation
A man who was wrongfully detained for years in a psychiatric hospital in Hawaii has been awarded $975,000 in damages. Joshua Spriessterbach, who was living on the streets at the time, was arrested back in 2017 for drug-related crimes that were actually committed by someone else named Thomas Castleberry, as court documents indicate. This whole […]
Complaint filed: AOC spent $19K in campaign money on personal mental health services
Ocasio-Cortez Under Scrutiny for Campaign Fund Misuse New York Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez is currently facing considerable criticism regarding her campaign’s alleged misuse of donations meant for private mental health services. The complaint, filed on Friday by the conservative nonprofit National Law and Policy Center (NLPC), as well as the Federal Election Commission (FEC) and the […]
Detransitioner Claims Corporate Media Overlooking Clear Link Between Mental Health and Violence Against Trans Individuals
Media Criticism on Transgender Violence Chloe Cole, a transgender woman, voiced her concerns about corporate media during an appearance on “The Adam Carolla Show.” She noted a lack of exploration into the underlying causes of rising violence against transgender individuals. Though incidents involving violence tied to transgender people and their allies have gained media attention […]
AI can now recommend medications for mental health issues
AI Takes Center Stage in Prescription Renewals AI technology is set to change how prescription renewals are handled, significantly cutting down both the time and cost involved. Traditionally, patients have had to wait weeks—often facing high co-pays if they have insurance—to get their medications renewed. Starting next month, that will begin to change. Legion Health, […]
Man in mental health crisis seizes officer’s gun and fires while being restrained; another officer responds with gunfire.
Rochester Police Incident Review The Minnesota Department of Public Safety’s Criminal Enforcement Division reported that on March 11, around 9:30 p.m., Rochester police and social workers were dispatched to an apartment on Ashland Drive Northwest. They responded to a report of a man experiencing a mental health crisis. Upon arrival, the police and social workers […]
Medical cannabis shows minimal proof of enhancing mental health conditions
New research from the University of Sydney indicates that there’s minimal strong evidence supporting the use of medicinal cannabinoids for mental health issues or substance use disorders. The study involved a review of 54 randomized controlled trials from 1980 to 2025, focusing on the use of cannabinoids, the active compounds in cannabis, as a primary […]
Landon Donovan opens up about his mental health challenges
Landon Donovan Opens Up About His Journey and Mental Health Struggles Landon Donovan is often remembered as one of the most celebrated male soccer players in the United States. His career highlights include reaching the quarterfinals of the 2002 World Cup and playing a critical role in the 2010 tournament by scoring a dramatic overtime […]
My husband refuses to acknowledge his mental decline.
Dear Abby Responses Dear Abby: I’ve been aware of my hearing loss for some time now, and it took me four years to persuade my husband to get his hearing checked. When he finally did, the results showed he had a significant decline. These days, he seems to be mentally fading and is refusing any […]
Dante Moore urges Oregon’s governor to back mental health initiatives and shares his personal challenges.
Dante Moore Advocates for Mental Health Awareness Dante Moore, the quarterback from Oregon, is leveraging his status in football to raise awareness about mental health challenges. He recently wrote a letter to the Oregon governor advocating for enhanced mental health services in the state, while sharing his personal experiences. In his letter, he encouraged his […]