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#mental-health
fromBrooklyn Paper
2 days ago
Brooklyn

Social workers' vital role in patient care highlighted during National Social Work Month * Brooklyn Paper

NYC parents
fromCity Limits
5 days ago

Opinion: Fulfilling New York's Legal and Moral Obligation to Support Children's Behavioral Health

Children in New York's poorest areas face severe mental health care shortages, leading to increased risks of hospitalization and incarceration.
NYC politics
fromGothamist
1 week ago

Mamdani's new mental health plan hinges on troubled de Blasio initiative

Mayor Mamdani aims to reform B-HEARD to improve mental health emergency responses, but faces significant operational challenges.
NYC politics
fromThe Nation
2 weeks ago

Assisted Outpatient Treatment Doesn't Work. Mamdani Could Stop It.

Coercive mental health care lacks evidence to support its necessity and effectiveness.
Social justice
fromSan Jose Spotlight
23 hours ago

San Jose faces legal heat over mental health crisis calls - San Jose Spotlight

Civil rights organizations are pressuring San Jose to improve mental health emergency response by diverting calls from police to crisis teams.
fromBrooklyn Paper
2 days ago
Brooklyn

Social workers' vital role in patient care highlighted during National Social Work Month * Brooklyn Paper

Mental health
fromPsychology Today
1 day ago

A New Master's Degree Helps Improve Global Mental Health

Global mental health awareness is increasing, but significant gaps in services and cultural acceptance persist worldwide.
NYC parents
fromCity Limits
5 days ago

Opinion: Fulfilling New York's Legal and Moral Obligation to Support Children's Behavioral Health

Children in New York's poorest areas face severe mental health care shortages, leading to increased risks of hospitalization and incarceration.
NYC politics
fromGothamist
1 week ago

Mamdani's new mental health plan hinges on troubled de Blasio initiative

Mayor Mamdani aims to reform B-HEARD to improve mental health emergency responses, but faces significant operational challenges.
NYC politics
fromThe Nation
2 weeks ago

Assisted Outpatient Treatment Doesn't Work. Mamdani Could Stop It.

Coercive mental health care lacks evidence to support its necessity and effectiveness.
#healthcare
Healthcare
fromCbsnews
1 hour ago

Fighting for health care claim approvals

Insurance companies often delay or deny necessary medical treatments, causing significant emotional and physical distress for patients.
Healthcare
fromwww.amny.com
1 week ago

Scaling Success: The Medicaid Model New York Can't Afford to Ignore | amNewYork

The American healthcare system prioritizes volume over quality, leading to rising costs and poor outcomes.
#lgbtq
LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
1 hour ago

Admin backs out of pro-trans settlements while hospitals start providing trans care again - LGBTQ Nation

Trans students' discrimination settlements are being terminated or altered, impacting protections and training in school districts.
LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
19 hours ago

New report shows affirming adults are critical to the success of LGBTQ+ students - LGBTQ Nation

LGBTQ+ students face challenges but find community support, with positive outcomes linked to inclusive policies and supportive educators.
fromAdvocate.com
2 days ago
LGBT

Advocate newsletter 4/10/26

The Day of Silence raises awareness of LGBTQ+ harassment, facing renewed challenges from anti-trans legislation across the U.S.
fromAdvocate.com
3 days ago
LGBT

Advocate newsletter 4/9/26

Two Republican congressmen from Georgia participated in drag during high school despite their anti-LGBTQ+ views.
LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
1 hour ago

Admin backs out of pro-trans settlements while hospitals start providing trans care again - LGBTQ Nation

Trans students' discrimination settlements are being terminated or altered, impacting protections and training in school districts.
LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
19 hours ago

New report shows affirming adults are critical to the success of LGBTQ+ students - LGBTQ Nation

LGBTQ+ students face challenges but find community support, with positive outcomes linked to inclusive policies and supportive educators.
LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
7 months ago

Teacher dies by suicide on the first day of school after years of anti-lesbian harassment - LGBTQ Nation

A lesbian teacher died by suicide after enduring years of homophobic harassment in France.
LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
2 days ago

Advocate newsletter 4/10/26

The Day of Silence raises awareness of LGBTQ+ harassment, facing renewed challenges from anti-trans legislation across the U.S.
LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
3 days ago

Advocate newsletter 4/9/26

Two Republican congressmen from Georgia participated in drag during high school despite their anti-LGBTQ+ views.
Psychology
fromSilicon Canals
3 hours ago

There's a generation of people who were taught to apologize for their needs so effectively that as adults they experience wanting something as a form of aggression against whoever might have to provide it - Silicon Canals

Many adults associate expressing needs with guilt, viewing requests as impositions rather than natural interactions.
#homelessness
Pets
fromLady Freethinker
1 day ago

People More Likely to Stay at Homeless Shelters if Their Beloved Pets Are Allowed, New Study Finds

Companion animals are crucial for unhoused individuals, and programs allowing pets in shelters significantly improve access to housing and support.
NYC parents
fromCity Limits
1 day ago

Report Finds Homeless Students Miss More School, And What Else Happened This Week in Housing

Over half of students in the shelter system were chronically absent, highlighting the need for increased support from city and state authorities.
Portland
fromPortland Mercury
2 days ago

Study: Rent Assistance is the Most Requested Support Service Among Homeless Residents - Portland Mercury

A new report reveals 98% of homeless individuals in Portland want housing but fear losing it due to affordability issues.
London politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 days ago

People are so judgmental': the growing cohort of over-55s facing homelessness

Older individuals in the UK face rising homelessness due to inadequate benefits and soaring rents, leading to severe mental health impacts and loss of dignity.
Mission District
fromABC7 San Francisco
3 days ago

San Francisco names new leader at Department of Homelessness and Supportive Housing

Mike Levine appointed as new executive director of San Francisco's Department of Homelessness and Supportive Housing amid rising homelessness and budget challenges.
Mission District
fromMission Local
4 days ago

Sources: Michael Levine, Massachusetts Medicaid exec, is sole nominee to lead S.F. Homeless Dept.

Michael Levine is the sole nominee to lead the city's Department of Homelessness and Supportive Housing.
Pets
fromLady Freethinker
1 day ago

People More Likely to Stay at Homeless Shelters if Their Beloved Pets Are Allowed, New Study Finds

Companion animals are crucial for unhoused individuals, and programs allowing pets in shelters significantly improve access to housing and support.
NYC parents
fromCity Limits
1 day ago

Report Finds Homeless Students Miss More School, And What Else Happened This Week in Housing

Over half of students in the shelter system were chronically absent, highlighting the need for increased support from city and state authorities.
Portland
fromPortland Mercury
2 days ago

Study: Rent Assistance is the Most Requested Support Service Among Homeless Residents - Portland Mercury

A new report reveals 98% of homeless individuals in Portland want housing but fear losing it due to affordability issues.
London politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 days ago

People are so judgmental': the growing cohort of over-55s facing homelessness

Older individuals in the UK face rising homelessness due to inadequate benefits and soaring rents, leading to severe mental health impacts and loss of dignity.
Mission District
fromABC7 San Francisco
3 days ago

San Francisco names new leader at Department of Homelessness and Supportive Housing

Mike Levine appointed as new executive director of San Francisco's Department of Homelessness and Supportive Housing amid rising homelessness and budget challenges.
Mission District
fromMission Local
4 days ago

Sources: Michael Levine, Massachusetts Medicaid exec, is sole nominee to lead S.F. Homeless Dept.

Michael Levine is the sole nominee to lead the city's Department of Homelessness and Supportive Housing.
Women
fromwww.bbc.com
8 hours ago

Women's network for mid-life wellbeing launches

A woman created a community to empower middle-aged women after overcoming personal challenges and trying 50 new experiences before turning 50.
Education
fromPsychology Today
22 hours ago

Using Human Kindness as a Shield Against School Violence

Billions are wasted on ineffective security measures for schools instead of investing in mental health resources and social support systems.
fromSan Jose Spotlight
1 day ago

Silicon Valley lawmaker secures millions for veteran housing - San Jose Spotlight

I'm absolutely committed to our veterans and getting more funding for this center. I have such respect for those who wear the uniform.
Mission District
#supportive-housing
fromsfist.com
1 day ago
Public health

SF Supervisor Says Drug-Free Supportive Housing Would Allow Relapses If They Don't Disrupt Others' Sobriety

Public health
fromsfist.com
1 day ago

SF Supervisor Says Drug-Free Supportive Housing Would Allow Relapses If They Don't Disrupt Others' Sobriety

Dorsey proposes drug-free supportive housing to reduce overdose deaths, despite skepticism from advocates about potential eviction policies.
Mental health
fromCity Limits
1 week ago

Opinion: Helping Formerly Unhoused Older New Yorkers Age With Dignity

Supportive housing provides essential safety, security, and privacy for seniors, significantly improving their quality of life and addressing homelessness and affordability issues.
#reproductive-rights
UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 day ago

My girlfriend attacked me with scissors and carved her name into my ribs'

The Independent focuses on critical issues like reproductive rights and domestic abuse, advocating for accessible journalism and legislative changes for young victims.
UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
4 days ago

Warning issued over precarious' state of long-term adult social care in England

The Independent provides critical journalism on pressing issues without paywalls, relying on donations to support its reporting efforts.
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
6 days ago

Universal credit health benefit reform sees cut for new claimants this week

The Independent provides accessible journalism on critical issues like reproductive rights and welfare reforms, emphasizing the importance of unbiased reporting.
UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 day ago

My girlfriend attacked me with scissors and carved her name into my ribs'

The Independent focuses on critical issues like reproductive rights and domestic abuse, advocating for accessible journalism and legislative changes for young victims.
UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
4 days ago

Warning issued over precarious' state of long-term adult social care in England

The Independent provides critical journalism on pressing issues without paywalls, relying on donations to support its reporting efforts.
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
6 days ago

Universal credit health benefit reform sees cut for new claimants this week

The Independent provides accessible journalism on critical issues like reproductive rights and welfare reforms, emphasizing the importance of unbiased reporting.
#immigration
US politics
fromFortune
2 days ago

'This utter lack of communication and consultation flies in the face of federal law': states push against immigration detention plans | Fortune

Immigration officials have spent $1.074 billion on warehouses for housing immigrants, facing significant opposition and scrutiny over contracts.
US politics
fromFortune
2 days ago

'This utter lack of communication and consultation flies in the face of federal law': states push against immigration detention plans | Fortune

Immigration officials have spent $1.074 billion on warehouses for housing immigrants, facing significant opposition and scrutiny over contracts.
fromThe Oaklandside
2 days ago

Immigrant seniors are losing medicare coverage despite paying for it

Rosa María Carranza, who has dedicated over three decades to child development, faces disenrollment from Medicare due to the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, which affects lawfully present immigrants.
East Bay (California)
Wellness
fromPsychology Today
1 day ago

Love or hate the wellness craze? Here's why.

Wellness culture influences behavior changes but can also provoke defensiveness and resistance due to perceived inadequacies.
#california
SF LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
1 day ago

The Supreme Court ruled against conversion therapy bans. This Dem has a plan to work around that. - LGBTQ Nation

California is considering a bill to extend the statute of limitations for suing conversion therapy practitioners to 22 years.
California
fromKqed
4 days ago

Hundreds of Thousands Could Be Booted From CalFresh and Medi-Cal. This Bill Aims to Help | KQED

California legislation aims to protect SNAP and Medicaid recipients from losing benefits due to new federal work requirements.
SF LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
1 day ago

The Supreme Court ruled against conversion therapy bans. This Dem has a plan to work around that. - LGBTQ Nation

California is considering a bill to extend the statute of limitations for suing conversion therapy practitioners to 22 years.
California
fromKqed
4 days ago

Hundreds of Thousands Could Be Booted From CalFresh and Medi-Cal. This Bill Aims to Help | KQED

California legislation aims to protect SNAP and Medicaid recipients from losing benefits due to new federal work requirements.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 days ago

Ministers unveil right to try' plan to help disabled people find work

The government allows disabled individuals to try work without losing benefits, but campaigners say more is needed to address workplace challenges.
fromCalifornia Post
2 days ago

Exclusive | Fight brewing as controversial bill to let California state workers stay remote advances

Remote work not only increases worker efficiency but also helps state workers who are struggling to pay bills. It costs state workers roughly $6,000 a year to come into office four times a week.
California
Boston
fromBoston.com
2 days ago

State commits $4M to address substance use crisis at Mass. and Cass

$4 million will support housing and treatment programs in Boston's opioid crisis area, focusing on recovery and diversion from incarceration.
SF politics
fromJezebel
3 days ago

Missouri Decides Pregnant Women Should Be Allowed to Leave Bad Marriages

Missouri law now allows pregnant women to obtain divorces, removing previous restrictions that hindered their legal options.
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 days ago

US conservatives sue to dismantle Native Hawaiian healthcare scholarships

Do No Harm stated that the scholarship's requirement that applicants be Native Hawaiians was a violation of federal law and tantamount to racial discrimination.
Non-profit organizations
Canada news
fromwww.cbc.ca
4 days ago

Ontario to extend workplace safety, insurance coverage in privately run retirement and group homes | CBC News

Ontario plans to extend workplace safety coverage to health-care and support workers in privately run retirement homes and group homes.
Artificial intelligence
fromThe Nation
4 days ago

We All Hate AI, but if You're Poor, It Can Really Ruin Your Life

Luxury brands are emphasizing human artistry over AI to maintain exclusivity and appeal to consumers' desire for authenticity.
SF parents
fromIndependent
5 days ago

'The HSE take for granted that family members will care for disabled adults when we're gone' - ageing carers decry lack of supports

Parents of adult children with disabilities fear inadequate care options as they age.
NYC real estate
fromwww.amny.com
3 days ago

Housing groups push to ensure new tenant harassment penalties get in state budget | amNewYork

New legislation aims to impose criminal penalties for systemic harassment of rent-regulated tenants in New York City.
Digital life
fromwww.businessinsider.com
4 days ago

I quit my software engineering job to help seniors with tech. I assist them with things like recovering photos and bank accounts.

Adrian Amora transitioned from software engineering to a tech concierge role to enhance job satisfaction and help older adults with technology.
Poker
fromReadWrite
4 days ago

Australia gambling ads reform draws sharp criticism

Australia is implementing reforms to reduce gambling ads, aiming to protect children and address public health concerns related to gambling.
US news
fromwww.npr.org
5 days ago

AI in the mental health care workforce is met with fear, pushback and enthusiasm

AI tools are increasingly adopted in mental health, raising concerns about job replacement and the quality of care.
Parenting
fromPsychology Today
5 days ago

How Parents Can Assess the Health and Safety of Child Care

Child care facility practices significantly impact children's health, emphasizing the importance of stable staff, ventilation, sanitation, and parental engagement.
Social justice
fromTruthout
1 hour ago

Pennsylvania's Abolitionist Organizers Win Victory Against Mandatory Life Without Parole

Pennsylvania's Supreme Court ruling overturns mandatory life sentences for felony murder, impacting over a thousand individuals, primarily Black.
Healthcare
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

Britain's shadow workforce is paid as little as 65p an hour. Who cares for the carers? | Frances Ryan

Unpaid carers in the UK are increasingly filling gaps in the social care system, with 1.9 million providing full-time care in 2023-24.
Public health
fromThe Nation
3 days ago

Public Health Needs to Get Off the Laptop and Into the Streets

Transformational experiences in South Africa with TAC emphasized the importance of community engagement and effective communication in health education.
fromwww.dw.com
1 day ago

Scotland: Abusive man gets 8 years prison for wife's suicide

Lee Milne physically and psychologically abused Kimberly Bruce (Milne) and our evidence showed that this abuse was a significant contributing factor in her death. He deliberately and ruthlessly exploited Kimberly's vulnerabilities, which makes him culpable for her decision to end her own life.
UK news
NYC parents
fromBronx Times
2 days ago

OUR FORGOTTEN BOROUGH | The personal impact of new SNAP work rules on Bronx residents - Bronx Times

New federal SNAP work requirements affect 120,000 New Yorkers, mandating documentation of work or training to maintain benefits.
Mission District
fromSan Jose Spotlight
2 days ago

Divided San Jose council approves police housing preference - San Jose Spotlight

San Jose Police Department personnel will receive priority in a new housing program, despite criticism regarding fairness to other city workers.
fromBrooklyn, NY Patch
2 days ago

24/7 Crisis Center Opens In Brooklyn

The facility, located at 2862 Fulton St., is designed to provide immediate stabilization, therapeutic support, and discharge planning to connect patients with longer-term services.
Brooklyn
#san-francisco
SF politics
fromMission Local
2 days ago

S.F. supe Matt Dorsey says he'd have deserved being evicted for drug-use, as his legislation now proposes

New legislation in San Francisco aims to allow eviction from supportive housing solely for drug use, addressing high overdose rates in these facilities.
Mission District
fromsfist.com
3 days ago

SF Has a New Homelessness 'Czar,' and He Comes to the Job From Massachusetts

Mike Levine has been appointed as the new director of the Department of Homelessness and Supportive Housing in San Francisco.
SF politics
fromMission Local
2 days ago

S.F. supe Matt Dorsey says he'd have deserved being evicted for drug-use, as his legislation now proposes

New legislation in San Francisco aims to allow eviction from supportive housing solely for drug use, addressing high overdose rates in these facilities.
Mission District
fromsfist.com
3 days ago

SF Has a New Homelessness 'Czar,' and He Comes to the Job From Massachusetts

Mike Levine has been appointed as the new director of the Department of Homelessness and Supportive Housing in San Francisco.
fromBoston.com
2 days ago

Mass. House passes bill restricting teen social media and phones in schools

"The harmful impacts of unregulated technology on our children are something our educators and librarians have long been concerned about," said Jessica Tang, president of the American Federation of Teachers, Massachusetts.
Boston
UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
3 days ago

Greens launch local election campaign with focus on housing

Green Party leader Zack Polanski criticizes the government for failing to build affordable housing and calls for rent controls in London.
Psychology
fromSilicon Canals
3 days ago

Not everyone who keeps a small social circle is protecting their energy. Some of them built a wide one once, watched it reveal exactly how many people would show up during an actual emergency, and quietly restructured around the answer - Silicon Canals

Small social circles often result from past crises that reveal true friendships, rather than a preference for fewer connections.
NYC politics
fromCity Limits
1 week ago

Opinion: New York's Mental Health Crisis Demands We Invest in Programs That Work

Scaling and coordinating effective behavioral health programs is essential for creating a continuum of care in New York City.
Healthcare
fromTruthout
19 hours ago

Trump Admin Seeks Sweeping Access to Federal Workers' Health Records

The Trump administration seeks access to detailed medical records of federal workers and retirees, raising concerns about privacy and data security.
Social justice
fromLGBTQ Nation
23 hours ago

Trans woman sues homeless shelter over alleged "threatening" harassment that made her ill - LGBTQ Nation

A transgender staffer is suing a Michigan homeless shelter for $25,000, alleging harassment and discrimination by colleagues and management's negligence.
Public health
fromCity Limits
1 day ago

Opinion: Excise Taxes Can Help Fund Needed Addiction Treatment in NY

New York's alcohol sales generate $12 billion annually but do not address related health issues.
#public-health
Mission District
fromMission Local
3 days ago

S.F. to close 3 health clinics amid budget cuts, including longtime youth centers

San Francisco will close three public health clinics, including two youth clinics, due to budget constraints and low patient volume.
SF politics
fromABC7 San Francisco
4 days ago

SoMA residents file complaint with state, accusing SF of pushing unhoused resources to their area

Residents of SoMa are demanding state intervention due to the concentration of public health and unhoused services in their neighborhood.
Mission District
fromMission Local
3 days ago

S.F. to close 3 health clinics amid budget cuts, including longtime youth centers

San Francisco will close three public health clinics, including two youth clinics, due to budget constraints and low patient volume.
SF politics
fromABC7 San Francisco
4 days ago

SoMA residents file complaint with state, accusing SF of pushing unhoused resources to their area

Residents of SoMa are demanding state intervention due to the concentration of public health and unhoused services in their neighborhood.
UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
3 days ago

Lib Dems pledge extra 300m for social care at Senedd campaign launch

The Welsh Liberal Democrats aim to influence the next government with a focus on social care and environmental issues in the upcoming Senedd elections.
Brooklyn
fromGothamist
4 days ago

Mayor Mamdani opens new Bellevue Hospital unit for Rikers detainees

A new $241 million unit at Bellevue Hospital will house Rikers Island detainees with serious medical needs, improving care and supporting jail closure efforts.
Healthcare
fromTheStreet
1 day ago

Caring Stress Index: What is Happening in the United States?

America's caregivers face increased stress due to a supply-demand imbalance, worsened by the pandemic.
Social justice
fromAdvocate.com
2 days ago

Beyond awareness: How youth leadership is reshaping the HIV response

Young people, especially Black and Latinx youth, face significant barriers in HIV advocacy and decision-making despite being heavily impacted by the epidemic.
Public health
fromNew York Post
3 days ago

New Yorkers issued stark warning about opening 'Pandora's box' of doctor-assisted suicide: 'Like a holocaust'

New Yorkers should prepare elderly relatives for potential risks associated with the legalization of Physician Assisted Suicide.
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
4 days ago

Mental Health Attorneys and Psychiatric Interventions

Interventions are confrontations by family or friends to compel treatment, but they can lead to unexpected adverse events.
Healthcare
fromCity Limits
2 days ago

Opinion: Aging with Dignity Means Getting Managed Long-Term Care Right

Funding for Managed Long-Term Care is misaligned, favoring healthier populations and neglecting those with complex needs, jeopardizing the promise of aging in place.
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
4 days ago

Is Separating Neurodevelopment and Mental Health Services Helpful?

Neurodevelopmental and mental health conditions overlap significantly, complicating service provision and funding support despite potential benefits of conceptual separation.
London politics
fromwww.bbc.com
3 weeks ago

Killed by the same abuser: Families demand answers

Family of missing woman Fiona Holm faced police inaction despite concerns about her boyfriend's behavior and previous violence.
LGBT
fromPsychology Today
3 days ago

Conversion Therapy Is Still Happening. Now, It's Protected.

The Supreme Court's ruling jeopardizes conversion therapy bans in over 20 states, impacting LGBTQ communities and licensed therapists' rights.
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
5 days ago

Why Your Company's Wellness Programs Keep Missing the Point

Disconnection in the workplace is often structural, not individual, and requires proper diagnosis to address effectively.
fromLGBTQ Nation
3 days ago

Classmates subjected a young teen to "relentless" homophobic bullying. Then tragedy struck. - LGBTQ Nation

Leyton's mother stated, 'None of the boys in that school accepted him. They told him they would never accept him for the way he spoke. He was a sassy speaker, more feminine - not the 'hard boy' type. This wasn't going on for just a little while.'
LGBT
London politics
fromwww.bbc.com
3 weeks ago

'Why we want child abuse nursery held accountable'

Parents of children abused at a London nursery criticize Camden Council for refusing to investigate safeguarding failures, citing conflict of interest concerns.
Mental health
fromwww.bbc.com
1 week ago

Men's group hopes to eases strain on NHS services

Moreton Men Sports Group provides informal mental health support through sports, helping men combat loneliness and connect with their community.
Brooklyn
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

I help people with psychosis off the streets. Sometimes, their minds won't let them leave

Mental health chaplains work with homeless individuals experiencing serious mental illness, navigating the complex intersection of psychiatric symptoms, delusions, and housing instability while maintaining compassion and patience.
#social-care-reform
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 weeks ago

Casey's review of adult social care offers hope | Letters

Local authorities must stabilize existing systems through adequate funding and joint commissioning to enable a successful national care service transition.
UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago

'Moment of reckoning' needed in social care, says Louise Casey

England's social care system is fragmented and confusing, with a fundamental divide between health and social care that fails to serve people's needs effectively and relies on underpaid care workers.
UK news
fromwww.bbc.com
2 months ago

Woman 'took own life after benefits cut in error'

An erroneous DWP decision and an inappropriate standard letter significantly worsened Tamara Logan's mental health and contributed to her suicide.
fromwww.housingwire.com
2 months ago

Long-term care advocates speak out on regulatory rollbacks

Industry lawsuits quickly blocked most of the regulation, with two federal courts ruling that Medicare exceeded its authority. Following the 2024 elections, Congress barred implementation of the standards before 2034. Last month, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) repealed the rule entirely. Hunter called the move devastating with advocates saying it signals a retreat from oversight. It's clear (CMS) has no interest in ensuring adequate staffing, said Sam Brooks of the National Consumer Voice for Quality Long-Term Care.
Public health
Public health
fromTruthout
1 month ago

Illinois Had Massive Gaps in Mental Health Coverage. We Organized to Fix It.

Illinois law mandates fairer insurer payments to mental health and substance-abuse providers, expanding access and reducing ghost networks for roughly 2.5 million people.
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