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There are small signs of improvement in the mental health of U.S. teenagers, a government survey released Tuesday said, but the share of students — particularly girls — feeling sad and hopeless remained high. From 2021 to 2023, the portion of high school students who reported feelings of...

High schoolers’ mental health shows small improvement in a US government survey

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With families around the country preparing to go back to school, there is promising news about teen mental health: Girls seem to be feeling a little better. The percentage of teen girls who expressed persistent feelings of sadness or hopelessness has declined since 2021, from 57% to 53%, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s latest Youth Risk Behavior Survey.

Teen girls say they're feeling less sadness and despair, CDC reports

If you or a loved one is feeling distressed, call or text the 988 Suicide & Crisis Line for free and confidential emotional support 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. In 2021, a survey by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on teen mental health found that nearly three in five teenage girls reported feeling persistent sadness, the highest rate in a decade.

Sadness, hopelessness in teens may be improving, CDC finds

Mont Belvieu, TX

A federal judge has dismissed most of the claims in a lawsuit filed by a Black Texas high school student who alleged that school officials had violated his civil rights by insisting he cut his hair to fit school policy. Darryl George’s battle with Barbers Hill High School in Mont...

Judge rules against majority of claims in Black student's hair discrimination case

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The mortality rate can be as high as 40%.

Man Dies After Contracting Ebola-Like Tick-Borne Disease

Autism spectrum disorder risk was similar with prenatal topiramate or lamotrigine vs. no antiseizure medication exposure. Prenatal valproate was tied to a dose-dependent increased autism spectrum disorder risk. Autism spectrum disorder incidence was higher for children with prenatal exposure to antiseizure medications vs. the general population, but some associations weakened...

Childhood autism may be linked to prenatal exposure to antiseizure medication

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More dangerous substances are entering the Denver drug supply, Harm Reduction Action Center warned in a newsletter this week. “The Iron Law of Prohibition posits that as law enforcement becomes more intense, the potency of prohibited substances increases,” HRAC Executive Director Lisa Raville wrote in the newsletter. That is exactly what is happening, she said.

Dangerous substances entering Denver drug supply

You may have seen some new ways to describe when someone is autistic and also has attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). The terms “AuDHD” or sometimes “AutiADHD” are being used on social media, with people describing what they experience or have seen as clinicians. It might seem...

What is AuDHD? 5 important things to know when someone has both autism and ADHD

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Some beachgoers were in for a surprise this week when a bizarre looking prehistoric fish washed ashore in Colleton County along Edisto Beach at Edisto Beach State Park. It turned out to be an atlantic sturgeon.

Rare Atlantic sturgeon washes ashore on South Carolina beach

Psychiatric disorders are commonly associated with traumatic brain injury. TBI-related depression differs from idiopathic depression in important ways. Commonly used treatment modalities may be less effective in TBI depression. Newer neuromodulation techniques can be effective in TBI depression. The Journey Starts With Me. When my son was 17, he was...

Why This Depression Is Different

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Northern Kentucky Tribune

Kentucky’s Community Actions Partnerships have announced the starts date for the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) Summer Subsidy, aimed at helping Kentucky households offset summer cooling costs.

LIHEAP Summer Subsidy program to help with summer cooling costs to begin enrollment July 16

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National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC) helps to locate missing children. Since July 1, 2024, according to the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC), 174 children have been reported missing in the U.S. Since January 1, 2024, there was a total of 1,445 reported missing in the country.

Missing Missouri children as of July 17, 2024, according to the NCMEC

About 78% of US suicides involve men—highlighting a severe gender disparity. Men face higher rates of substance use and overdose deaths. Men constitute 61% of the homeless population, indicating socio-economic instability. Men are less likely to receive mental health services, leading to untreated mental health issues. I'm writing as...

The Surprising Truth About Male Suicide

Shorts - is it ever OK to wear them at the office? Not the home office - we all do that - the office office. As dress codes ease and temperatures rise, some people might find themselves thinking, oh, maybe I could, so I called up fashion designer Thom Browne. He's redefined tailoring with his playful takes on suits. He's also chairman of the Council of Fashion Designers of America, and I started by asking him why some people find shorts in the workplace so controversial.

Why some people find shorts in the workplace very controversial

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Medically reviewed by Aleesha Grier, PsyDMedically reviewed by Aleesha Grier, PsyDAttention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and bipolar disorder (BD) are two separate mental health conditions that affect behaviors and daily life. ADHD is a behavioral disorder that causes problems with attention, hyperactivity, and impulsive actions. BD is a mood disorder that causes episodes of manic highs and depressive lows. ADHD and BD conditions share similar symptoms, but there are key differences, such as the available treatment options.Symptoms of ADHD vs. Bipolar DisorderADHD and bipolar disorder share some common symptoms. For example, they both affect a person’s ability to pay attention and concentrate. This...

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This is FRESH AIR. I'm Tonya Mosley. Immigration remains a pivotal issue in this presidential election, with former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris presenting starkly different visions for America's immigration policy. Trump has doubled down on his hard-line stance, promising an unprecedented crackdown if reelected. He's vowed on his first day in office to launch the largest deportation operation in U.S. history, ending birthright citizenship for children of undocumented immigrants and reinstating controversial policies like the "Remain in Mexico" program. Harris, on the other hand, says she will attempt to reframe the immigration debate, emphasizing her experience as California's attorney general and prosecuting transnational gangs and human traffickers. She's pledged if elected to revive bipartisan border security legislation and address the root causes of migration from Central America.

Heat, flash floods and bandits: Migrants risk it all on the treacherous Darién Gap

ADHD is a very common diagnosis in children and adolescents. (Adults can have it, too). So, many families have questions. They want to know whether there are natural ways to soothe the ADHD brain without relying solely on meds. Luckily, there are natural solutions that may help with ADHD symptoms.

Natural Remedies for ADHD in Children

In addition to collecting more than 8,000 used needles in the past year from Denver drug users, the Harm Reduction Action Center passed out 10,000 meth pipes and “snort kits,” according to a newsletter sent to its supporters Thursday. They also connected about 1,700 people to medical, mental health and substance abuse treatment.

Denver group hands out 10K meth pipes, ‘snort kits,’ connects 1,700 to treatment annually

South Carolina is bracing for a lot of rain and flooding over the next several days as Tropical Storm Debby meanders through the state. Debby hit Florida as a hurricane on Monday, then quickly lost strength. It's now a wet and slow tropical storm which may dump what the National Hurricane Center is calling potentially historic heavy rains over Eastern South Carolina through Friday. NPR's Greg Allen has been tracking this storm and joins us now. Hi, Greg.

Debby is expected to continue drenching eastern South Carolina

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The family of a French explorer who died in a submersible implosion has filed a more than $50 million lawsuit, saying the crew experienced "terror and mental anguish" before the disaster and accusing the sub's operator of gross negligence. Paul-Henri Nargeolet was among five people who died when the Titan...

Family of explorer who died in Titan submersible sues Oceangate for more than $50M

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We're not 'out of the woods' in the youth mental health crisis, a CDC researcher says

The mental health of high school students has largely worsened in the past decade, except between 2021 and 2023, when things improved slightly. Those are among...

We're not 'out of the woods' in the youth mental health crisis, a CDC researcher says

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