Nan Goldin film on suicide and addiction to be screened in London's 'Welsh chapel'
Nan Goldin presents film on mental health, addiction, and suicide in deconsecrated church in London, intertwining personal and mythological narratives. [ more ]
Newsom's top education advisor bares his mental health struggle: 'You're not alone'
A high school dropout who struggled with mental health and addiction is now a key member of Gov. Gavin Newsom's team to reshape public education.
Ben Chida is driving Newsom's Master Plan for Career Education, which aims to help high school students explore potential careers and build job skills.
Chida still struggles with his mental health and has sought counseling help to be a better person to others. [ more ]
Can a $6.4 billion mental health ballot measure solve California homelessness?
Proposition 1 aims to raise $6.4 billion in bonds to provide treatment beds and homeless housing units for Californians struggling with mental health and addiction.
The measure has broad support from both Republican and Democrat state lawmakers, despite concerns about involuntary detentions and changes to mental health funding. [ more ]
Retired NY cop launches crusade on police mental health amid spiraling crisis: 'Living proof'
Tommy Shevlin, president of the Nassau Police Benevolent Association, is using his platform to reshape the way mental health is addressed in the police force.
Shevlin is sharing his own battle with depression and addiction as a way to break down the stigma surrounding mental health in law enforcement. [ more ]
Heartless scammers and conmen to watch out for in south London
Some individuals may exploit vulnerable individuals to feed their addictions, as seen in cases of stealing savings and administering fake vaccines to the elderly. [ more ]
Alcohol is dangerous. So is 'alcoholic.' - Harvard Gazette
Stigmatizing language around addiction can prevent patients from receiving proper medical care and can ultimately lead to tragic consequences. [ more ]
History, addiction and community in Tommy Orange's latest novel - High Country News
Orange's sequel, Wandering Stars, delves into ancestral history and the ongoing struggles faced by a Native American family, tackling themes of oppression and addiction. [ more ]
Michelle Collins: When I was 45, I was told I was too old to work in Hollywood'
Michelle Collins, known for her roles in EastEnders and Coronation Street, is currently involved in the project 'Stephen' focused on addiction. [ more ]
Harm Reduction Thinking Can Transform the Way We See Drug Use and Treatment
Harm reduction is a framework that offers skills and strategies to those engaging in high-risk activities, including drug use, to keep them and their communities safe.
The dominant current drug treatment paradigm revolves around abstinence-only drug prevention education and abstinence-based drug treatment programs. [ more ]
NYC files a lawsuit saying social media is fueling a youth mental health crisis
New York City, its schools, and public hospital system have filed a lawsuit against Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, Snapchat, and YouTube, blaming their social media platforms for fueling a childhood mental health crisis.
The lawsuit claims that children and adolescents are especially susceptible to harm from social media because their brains are not fully developed. [ more ]
NYC sues social media companies over youth mental health crisis
Mayor Eric Adams joins wave of lawsuits against social media companies seeking changes to platform practices and financial compensation.
City officials claim that social media platforms are addictive and harmful to young people's mental health, and are calling for changes and funding for youth mental health programs. [ more ]
Scientology-linked UK drug rehab left vulnerable people traumatised'
A rehab center linked to the Church of Scientology allegedly subjected mentally ill patients to intense psychological drills, leaving them traumatized and in trance-like states.
Former patients and staff at Narconon UK claim vulnerable people seeking help for addiction were misled into thinking they were signing up for a holistic approach to rehabilitation, but instead were subjected to methods similar to those used in Scientology's controversial auditing process.
Participants in the program allegedly experienced mental breakdowns, paranoia, and suicidal thoughts as a result of the repetitive drills that lasted up to five hours a day for several weeks. [ more ]
'I was a millionaire. Now, I'm broke.' Miami attorney says dog drugs started spiral
Hector Acosta Carrillo, a suspended Miami lawyer, is facing potential consequences in his law career, marriage, and relationship with his son due to his addiction and misappropriation of client funds.
Acosta hopes that sharing his story will inspire others to seek help before their addiction spirals out of control. [ more ]
Former England goalkeeper David James believes snus is detrimental to players' performances based on his own experience with the product.
The Professional Footballers' Association (PFA) has acknowledged the growing use of snus among players and is conducting a study on its effects. [ more ]
Technology is harming our brains and limiting our critical thinking capabilities.
Instant gratification through technology, such as social media and online shopping, is leading to addiction and reduced concentration and memory. [ more ]