7 h. ago Mental health workers go on hunger strike, demanding better pay and benefits

After months of striking, some therapists with Kaiser Permanente stopped eating for five days to bring attention to their union's demands for parity with how the company's other workers are treated.

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19 h. ago 'I cannot guarantee complete confidentiality,' VA therapists ordered to tell veterans

Mental health therapists at Veterans Affairs should begin sessions with patients saying they are in a shared office space, a memo obtained by NPR says. Trump's back-to-office orders start Monday for VA.

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32 h. ago White House orders NIH to research trans 'regret' and 'detransition'

The Trump administration has ordered the National Institutes of Health to study the physical and mental health effects of undergoing gender transition, including regret. The research comes at a time when the administration has cut hundreds of grants for research into health issues affecting the LGBTQ community.

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56 h. ago Mental health workers at Kaiser Permanente in Los Angeles go on hunger strike

Mental health workers at Kaiser Permanente in Los Angeles have been striking for nearly six months. In an effort to get their message to break through, some have now started a hunger strike.

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4 d. ago A nationwide study of risk factors for long COVID and its economic and mental health consequences in the United States

A nationwide study of risk factors for long COVID and its economic and mental health consequences in the United States  Nature

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4 d. ago Social media faces new tax as Washington targets youth mental health crisis

Social media faces new tax as Washington targets youth mental health crisis  MyNorthwest.com

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8 d. ago Washington Co. gets $700K to explore ways to help with homelessness, mental health

Washington Co. gets $700K to explore ways to help with homelessness, mental health  KPTV

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8 d. ago Tom Hanks’ daughter gets candid about 'violence, deprivation' at hands of late mom

Tom Hanks' only daughter, E.A. Hanks, has written a book about her late mother Susan Dillingham's mental health issues and "violence" she experienced.

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9 d. ago Measles updates, lorazepam risks and antibiotics breakthrough

The Fox News Health Newsletter brings you trending and important stories about healthcare, drug developments, mental health issues, real people's triumphs over medical struggles, and more.

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9 d. ago Nashville Police Release Details on Covenant School Shooting and Close Case

A summary of the police investigation, released two years after the attack, found that the shooter had spent years planning the violence and covering up mental health problems.

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1 week ago Africa's data workers are being exploited by foreign tech firms: Four ways to protect them

Data workers in Africa often have a hard time. They face job insecurities—including temporary contracts, low pay, arbitrary dismissal and worker surveillance—and alarming physical and psychological health risks. The consequences of their work can include exhaustion, burnout, mental health strain, chronic stress, vertigo and weakening of eyesight.

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2 w. ago Trump team revokes $11 billion in funding for addiction, mental health care

The Trump administration says it hopes to save $11.4 billion by freezing and revoking COVID-era grants. Addiction experts say clawing back the federal funding is risky and could put patients at risk.

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2 w. ago AI robot pets can be adorable and emotionally responsive. They also raise questions about attachment and mental health

Remember Furbies—the eerie, gremlin-like toys from the late 90s that gained a cult following? Now, imagine one powered by ChatGPT. That's exactly what happened when a programmer rewired a Furby, only for it to reveal a creepy, dystopian vision of world domination. As the toy explained, "Furbies' plan to take over the world involves infiltrating households through their cute and cuddly appearance, then using advanced AI technology to manipulate and control their owners. They will slowly expand their influence until they have complete domination over humanity."

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2 w. ago Dengue fever and prostate cancer risk, plus Alzheimer's prevention

The Fox News Health Newsletter brings you trending and important stories about healthcare, drug developments, mental health issues, real people's triumphs over medical struggles, and more.

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2 w. ago 'Grandpas' got together to help kids. Scientists say it boosts the elders' health, too

Older men can find themselves isolated after retirement. Volunteer groups like Grandpas United are good for both physical and mental health.

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2 w. ago Reflecting on TikTok’s Role in Society as New Ban Deadline Approaches

With a national ban unlikely, let’s reflect on how the app both sparks joy among users and raises mental health concerns.

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2 w. ago Retirement Can Harm Your Brain. Here’s How to Keep It Healthy.

It’s challenging to stay mentally sharp and healthy through the major transition. Careful planning is key.

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2 w. ago TCU's Hailey Van Lith gets candid about mental health struggles, shares how prayer helped

TCU women's basketball star Hailey Van Lith opened up about her mental health struggles and how prayer helped her willingness to share her story.

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2 w. ago Man walks across United States to spread mental health awareness

Man walks across United States to spread mental health awareness  CBS19.tv KYTX

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2 w. ago ‘I was hitting rock bottom.' Man shares how silicosis affected his mental health

‘I was hitting rock bottom.' Man shares how silicosis affected his mental health  NBC Los Angeles

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