By Diana Novak Jones May 29 (Reuters) – A Kentucky school district obtained about $27 million in settlements from social media companies over allegations they fueled a student mental health crisis, with Meta Platforms paying the largest amount: $9 million, according to records seen by Reuters on Friday that reveal the financial terms of the…
If you’ve ever stressed out about a bill or felt guilty after making a purchase, you know firsthand how money affects your mental health. You’re not alone, either: According to a survey from Capital One and The Decision Lab, 77% of Americans feel anxious about their financial situation. Unfortunately, money and mental health issues are…
By Ian Ransom MELBOURNE, April 21 (Reuters) – With doctors, physiotherapists, psychologists, analysts and strength and conditioning coaches, Australian Football League (AFL) clubs are as equipped as any of the world’s major sporting franchises to support their players with high-quality care. Advertisement However, an on-field “mental health episode” suffered by Carlton midfielder Elijah Hollands has…
By Courtney Rozen WASHINGTON, Jan 26 (Reuters) – Meta Platforms, TikTok and YouTube will face judicial scrutiny this week over accusations that their platforms are fueling a youth mental health crisis, as the national debate over children’s screen time enters a new phase. The biggest lawsuit in California Superior Court, Los Angeles County, involves a…
A serial stalker accused of probation violations linked to a case in which he groped and groped women in San Francisco yelled at a judge in an outburst Thursday after he was ordered held in custody without bail. “I went to prison for something I didn’t even do,” Bill Gene Hobbs yelled at Superior Court…
NEW YORK (AP) — Hundreds of federal employees working in mental health services, disease outbreaks and disaster preparedness are among those affected by the Trump administration’s massive layoffs over the weekend, current and laid-off workers said Monday, as the administration sought to pressure Democratic lawmakers to concede and end the nearly two-week government shutdown. The…
