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Judge Steve Leifman, expert on criminal mental health, retires from the bench

Known for reforms of the criminal justice system to better accommodate people with mental illnesses, Leifman will continue as a consultant

Mental health toll during wildfire devastation

The mental health toll the devastation could take on the community

Social media is ‘sabotaging mental health’: Why Rep. Auchincloss pushes so hard for a TikTok sale

It appears the Supreme Court is leaning toward upholding the forced sale of social media giant TikTok after oral arguments Friday. Rep. Jake Auchincloss, D-Mass., shares why he is leading the charge for a forced sale of TikTok as well as his thoughts on a new bill proposed by a House Republican to buy back the Panama canal, and more.

First Things First: Could a social-media ban protect children’s mental health? | Chattanooga Times Free Press

Australia recently enacted a law prohibiting children under 16 from accessing social-media platforms.

Soldier’s suicide exposes military’s struggle with mental health stigma

Matthew Livelsberger’s dramatic death at the Trump hotel in Las Vegas has spotlighted the Pentagon’s efforts to screen for and treat invisible injuries.

The surprising thing you might not know about seasonal affective disorder

A psychology professor who has researched seasonal affective disorder for years explains how seasonal changes can affect our mental health and well-being.

Palm Beach County approves $10 million investment in mental health facility

Commissioners voted unanimously to contribute federal COVID relief funds on the $60 million crisis center. However, a long construction timeline is a point of contention for county leaders.

The Parents Letting Their Kids Talk to a Mental-Health Chatbot

Part counselor and part friend, Troodi talks with children about their worries and fears. “Sometimes I forget she’s not a real person,” says one teen.

California fires and mental health toll: Celebrities and therapists offer tips

Amid the devastation of the Los Angeles wildfires, Fox News Digital spoke with several celebrities and mental health experts, who offered some guidance for the people impacted.