mental health
USS Abraham Lincoln sailors face mental health crisis on extended deployment
Sailors and Marines aboard the USS Abraham Lincoln are enduring a mental health crisis amid severe supply shortages and a record-breaking 250-day deployment linked to Middle East operations.
Florida teen drops Meta lawsuit days before Los Angeles trial
The plaintiff dropped his case against Meta following settlements with YouTube, TikTok, and Snap. His attorneys cited concerns about a grueling trial.
Meta lawsuit over teen social media addiction withdrawn days before trial
The plaintiff dropped his case against Meta without receiving any payment, shifting focus to ongoing state-level legal battles over platform safety.
Eli Lilly to buy AtaiBeckley in $2.8bn deal, could rise to $3.8bn
Eli Lilly will acquire AtaiBeckley for an upfront equity value of approximately $2.8 billion to gain access to therapies for treatment-resistant depression.
EU accuses Meta of breaching laws over addictive Facebook and Instagram design
Regulators claim Meta’s social media design induces compulsive behavior in users, prompting demands to reconfigure algorithms and disable autoplay features.
Thousands in Wales wait months for therapies, data show
New data reveals the highest monthly wait times for psychological therapies in six years. Mind Cymru is urging the Welsh Government to prioritize care.
UK cost of living crisis creating a second health emergency
Rising economic instability across the UK is fueling a secondary public health crisis, characterized by increased respiratory illnesses and mental health concerns. Experts warn that the long-term impact on vulnerable populations could persist well beyond current economic recovery.