• Mental Health

  The dangers of sports betting aren't well-understood, experts warn

  Americans will likely wager 3 billion dollars on March Madness this year -- legally. Since a 2018 Supreme Court decision deregulated it, 38 states have legalized gambling. Experts say we are only beginning to understand the implications of this change to legal gambling to peoples mental health -- and warn its dangers are not well understood.

  • Katia Riddle
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  Health

  If you want more happiness in your life, ask yourself this simple question

  Gretchen Rubin, host of the Happier podcast, explains the secret to happiness — and why knowing your personality type can help you make better decisions about what can bring you more joy.

  • Marielle Segarra
  • Sam Yellowhorse Kesler
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  Politics

  Trump's policies are destabilizing mental health care for veterans, sources say

  The Department of Veterans Affairs is one of the largest providers of mental health care in the U.S. Its integrated care model means patients are already feeling the cuts and changes that are underway.

  • Katia Riddle

• Mental Health

  VA patients feel the cuts to mental health care, as thousands more layoffs loom

  The Department of Veterans Affairs is forecasting tens of thousands of job cuts in the near future. Patients at the VA say the threat to their care is damaging their mental health.

  • Katia Riddle
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  Health

  More Black teens are in mental health crisis. This church tries to help them heal

  At First Corinthian Baptist Church in Harlem, New York, a therapist was fielding 10 calls a week from parents of teens who needed mental health help. Now the church is part of a national pilot intervention and study to address suicide risk among Black teens.

  • Katia Riddle
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  Arts & Life

  Not sure where to go next in life? These journal prompts can help you figure it out

  Whether you're thinking about starting a new career or moving to a different city, these exercises can help you make hard decisions with more confidence and clarity.

  • Adwoa Gyimah-Brempong

• Mental Health

  An ocean conservation group offers 'mission therapy' to veterans who miss the service

  A group called Force Blue, which does ocean conservation work, is providing what they call "mission therapy" to veterans who miss the camaraderie and the sense of purpose of service.

  • Quil Lawrence
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  Politics

  Mental health issues ripple through the federal workforce with firings

  The way the terminations have been carried out will undermine the efficiency and productivity of workers left behind, expert says.

  • Katia Riddle
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  Arts & Life

  9 pieces of advice to help you navigate the ups and downs of romance

  Sex and relationship experts share wise words of wisdom on love's thorniest topics, including what to do if a partner cheats and how to talk to your partner about your sex life.

  • Malaka Gharib
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  Politics

  Health care is key for youths getting out of prison. A new law helps them get it

  It's common for young people leaving jails and prisons to end up back behind bars, often after lapses related to untreated mental illness or substance abuse. A new law will help them get Medicaid.

  • Renuka Rayasam

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