Trump administration cuts nearly 2 billion in funding for mental health and addiction The Trump administration has cut nearly 2 billion dollars in funding for programs that serve people with mental illness and substance abuse issues. Providers say the cuts are devastating. Brian Mann
The risks of AI in schools outweigh the benefits, report says A new report warns that AI poses a serious threat to children's cognitive development and emotional well-being. Cory Turner
What being around death taught this hospital chaplain about life J.S. Park helps patients and their families cope with death every day as a hospital chaplain. He explains what to expect as a person is dying, and how to reckon with uncomfortable feelings about death. Malaka Gharib
The 'magic' of walking with grief Walking with other people who are grieving a loss is one way to ease some of the pain and feel less alone. Nancy Eve Cohen
New study reveals effects of COVID school closures on students' mental health A new study is providing hard data about just how bad school closures during the COVID-19 pandemic were for children's mental health. Hosts
A short social media detox improves mental health, a study shows. Here's how to do it Young adults who took just a one-week break from social media showed improvement in depression, anxiety and insomnia symptoms, a new study says. Plus, tips for how to take a break from your feed. Rhitu Chatterjee
Teens who use weed before age 15 have more trouble later, a study finds Young teens who use cannabis are more likely to be frequent users than people who start later, according to a study in JAMA Network Open. They are also more likely to seek care for health problems. Rhitu Chatterjee
An Alzheimer's pill appears to protect some in a high-risk population A new study is reviving hope that a twice-daily pill can slow down Alzheimer's in people whose genes put them at high risk for the disease. Jon Hamilton
How to decide whether to step back from a difficult relationship — or stick it out When a loved one is behaving in a way that bothers you, should you lean into the relationship or take a break? If you're having trouble deciding, therapist KC Davis offers guiding questions. Malaka Gharib
Boost hope and reduce stress with this simple social media trick Social media can push us to the dark side with negative content. A new study finds watching inspiring videos for just three minutes a day can boost your mood and reduce stress. Allison Aubrey
