Jefferson Institute Leader: The Dangerous Mission of Public School Mental Health Screening

Jefferson Institute Leader: The Dangerous Mission of Public School Mental Health Screening

Virginia parents should be concerned that the Virginia General Assembly just passed House Bill 355, which would require annual mental health screenings for all public school students in grades 6 through 12. Academic instruction you Clinical supervision. By institutionalizing mandatory mental health screenings, HB 355 threatens to undermine parental authority, pathologize normal developmental issues experienced … Read more

From screening to shelves: Integrating food as part of daily care

From screening to shelves: Integrating food as part of daily care

AMA News Wire From screening to shelves: Integrating food as part of daily care March 12, 2026 Food insecurity has long been recognized as a social issue that has direct and measurable effects on the physical health of community members. It often coexists with financial instability, inadequate housing, reliable utilities, transportation and income. The problem … Read more