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mental health

School Shooting: Father and Son Facing Charges

October 18, 2024

On Thursday, a grand jury in Winder, Georgia, indicted a father and son on murder charges. The son, a 14-year-old named Colt Gray, was charged with 55 counts, including murder and assault. His father, Colin Gray, faced 29 counts, including second-degree murder and involuntary manslaughter. The charg

crime

Alabama Executes Man Who Asked for Death After Deadly Rampage

October 18, 2024

Derrick Dearman, 36, was executed in Alabama on Thursday. He had asked to go forward with his lethal injection after admitting to killing five people in a 2016 drug-fueled attack. Dearman broke into a home where his estranged girlfriend was staying, then killed her and four others with an ax and a g

health

The Hidden Struggle of New Moms: Postpartum Depression

October 18, 2024

Imagine having a beautiful new baby but feeling overwhelmed, sad, or even thinking about harming yourself. This is what postpartum depression feels like. Katherine Schiefer, a 35-year-old lawyer, was diagnosed with it after her husband noticed her suicidal thoughts. She's not alone. One in eight new

crime

Hero Police in Seattle Pull Man from Tracks Just in Time

October 17, 2024

Imagine this: a man, 57, is having a really tough time mentally. He's standing on a ledge above train tracks in downtown Seattle. Cops are trying to talk him down, but a train is already heading their way. Suddenly, he slips and falls 25 feet onto the tracks. The cops don't think twice. They jump on

health

The Hidden Struggle: Mental Health in Congo's Displacement Camps

October 17, 2024

In the heart of eastern Congo, near the bustling city of Goma, lies an unseen battle. It's not fought with guns or bombs, but in the minds of those trapped in displacement camps. Years of conflict have taken a heavy toll on mental health. People like Nelly Shukuru, a 51-year-old mother of six, found

entertainment

The Curious Case of Skye Riley's Comeback

October 16, 2024

Have you ever wondered what it's like to be on top of the world, only to have your life crash down? Meet Skye Riley, a pop star who's been through it all. After losing her boyfriend in a car accident, she's trying to make a comeback. But fame has a dark side, and Skye's facing more than just her own

politics

Will Trump’s Win Lead to a Country in Crisis?

October 16, 2024

Political analyst Mark Halperin recently sparked a debate on Tucker Carlson's podcast bypredicting dire consequences if Donald Trump wins the 2024 election. Halperin, renowned for his electoral insights, suggests that a Trump victory could trigger mental health issues, violence, and even family brea

crime

Lawyers Seek Accountability for Lewiston Mass Shooting

October 15, 2024

One year after a tragic event in Lewiston, Maine, where an Army reservist killed 18 people in a bowling alley and a bar, lawyers are taking action. They represent survivors and families of victims, alleging that the U.S. military and related institutions failed to act on warning signs from the shoot

health

Is TikTok Really an Addiction Machine?

October 15, 2024

Ever wondered why you spend hours scrolling through TikTok? You're not alone. Millions do the same. But what's the cost? A report claims that TikTok knew teens were getting hooked. The app's Chinese roots make U.S. officials suspicious. They want TikTok to leave or sell its U.S. section. In 2019, Ti

health

Many Adults Think They Have Undiagnosed ADHD

October 14, 2024

A survey by Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center found that one in four American adults believe they might have undiagnosed attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). This mental health condition is often associated with children, usually boys, who struggle with focus at school. However