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In Georgia and other states, the federal government oversees the treatment of people with mental illness and developmental disabilities, because the states have been unable to comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act and the subsequent Olmstead ruling. -
Many who care for family members and loved ones at home say it can be very stressful but also rich in meaning. Share your story and insights. -
Groups that connect elders and teens — both in real life and online — have a new sense of urgency in the loneliness epidemic. -
Kaiser Permanente mental health workers are striking across Southern California, demanding fair treatment and staffing adjustments for critical patient care -
Permanent tent cities are another idea Trump has for dealing with people who are unhoused. Sequestering people with mental illness or substance abuse in one place has been tried, an expert says, and "it turns into hell on earth." -
More people are getting cancer in their 20s, 30s, and 40s, and surviving, thanks to rapid advancement in care. Many will have decades of life ahead of them, which means they face greater and more complex challenges in survivorship. Lourdes Monje is navigating these waters at age 29. -
Piano lessons and soccer practice can encourage grit. But if your kid isn't into it, it can become a stress-inducing obligation. Here's how to have hard conversations with your child about quitting. -
Pulitzer Prize-winner Viet Thanh Nguyen discusses his new children's book, "Simone," his approach to memoir, speaking out on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict and how climate catastrophes may force Americans to reframe their thinking on refugees. -
The documentary features interviews with young people from six different countries. It premieres Friday at the Coronado Island Film Festival. -
The gentle animals are part of Portland International Airport's effort to counter travel stress with soothing elements from nature.
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