For families who have loved ones struggling with mental illness or addiction linked to heavy cannabis use, the warning signs can be painfully clear. But new data suggests that many Massachusetts residents still don’t recognize the potential mental health risks associated with regular marijuana use. A survey released Friday by the Massachusetts Cannabis Control Commission … Read more
Park City High School will host “Strong. Fast. Fuel.” March 26 at 7pm in the school’s lecture hall. Organized by Park City High School varsity track standout and future Yale champion Sierra Darling, the community event aims to combat misconceptions in sports about relative energy deficiency, known as RED-S, and low energy availability, LEA. Designed … Read more
When 28 grams of protein and 150 calories made a viral brand, a lawsuit argues that does the math really add up? The protein bar market is driven by the numbers. Calories, grams of protein, and grams of fat often determine which products consumers choose. For people tracking macros, managing weight, or fueling workouts, nutrition … Read more
RALEIGH, NC (FOX Carolina) – North Carolina health officials have announced major improvements to the state’s online mental health bed registry, including round-the-clock automated updates and a new integration with the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline, aimed at reducing wait times for people in crisis. Automatic updates replace the manual process The Statewide Behavioral Health … Read more
According to a new survey, seven out of ten employers lack candidates for specific groups, including those living with long-term illness, disability, mental illness or the over-55s. The Australian HR Institute (AHRI) surveyed more than 600 business leaders or senior HR decision-makers and found that one-third of employers admit to excluding workers with mental illness. … Read more
A federal civil rights lawsuit has been filed against Worcester, accusing the city of endangering people in mental health crises by sending armed police to 911 calls instead of trained clinicians — a practice advocates say violates disability laws and leaves children and adults, injured and afraid to seek help. The lawsuit was filed Monday … Read more
According to a new study based on interviews with parents of 20 patients in Norway, most people with juvenile-onset ADHD met diagnostic criteria for the disorder for at least one lifetime. The most common psychiatric diagnoses reported in young Batten patients were anxiety disorders and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). “Our findings indicate that approximately … Read more
Meat, young breeds and feedlots record beef sales Posted on Monday 16 March 2026 at 10:00 am Cattle industry experts say quality, consistency has increased demand A focus on beef, young breeds and nutrition helped increase beef sales by value and volume in 2025, according to the latest edition of the “Beef Power” report. Meat … Read more
Funding through California’s Behavioral Health Sustainable Infrastructure Program will support two 16-bed community residential treatment facilities focused on diversion and rehabilitation The California Department of Health Care Services (DHCS) has announced its intention to award $20 million to the Santa Barbara County Department of Behavioral Health through the state’s Behavioral Health Continuing Infrastructure Program (BHCIP), … Read more
UCS Crisis Team Members: Rachel Burnham, Robert Condolora, and Vicki Potter The United Nations Counseling Service (UCS) program has expanded to meet an important community need The three-bed Integrated Crisis Stability Services (ICSS) program aims to meet the urgent needs of the community in Bennington County. ICSS is offered by UCS, a non-profit community-based organization, … Read more