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Barcelona forward Ferran Torres has offered some words of advice to his club and national teammate Lamine Yamal, who continues to recover from a groin injury that has sidelined him in recent weeks.The young winger’s fitness issues have sparked tension between Barcelona and the Spanish national team, but Ferran’s comments show a more personal and supportive side of the story.AdvertisementSpeaking to reporters ahead of Spain’s World Cup qualifier against Georgia, Ferran shared the simple yet practical guidance he had given to the teenage sensation.“Treatment and gym work, the basics,” recommended the Barcelona forward as quoted by SPORT.With Yamal unavailable, Ferran…
Trump fulfills threat, begins federal government layoffsPresident Donald Trump’s administration made good on a threat to fire thousands of federal workers, with agencies sending “reduction in force” notifications heading into the weekend.The Trump administration has significantly cut funding for the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Administration (SAMHSA).Disability Rights Wisconsin, a watchdog group that investigates abuse and neglect of disabled individuals, sees its work threatened by the cuts.Federal funding for other Wisconsin initiatives, including mental health in schools and crisis services for people struggling with addiction, is also on uncertain ground.After 25-year-old Brandon Johnson died while in custody at Milwaukee County…
At this point, discussing the relationship kids and teens have with screens feels passé. You may have mentally muted those notifications—and experts get it. But they say it’s important for parents to continue to tune into the crisis and their kids’ behavior around screens.“While we’ve yet to fully realize the downstream effects of this new digitized dynamic, the available data overwhelmingly points to a corrosive effect on our children’s mental health and well-being,” says Kellyn Smythe, MS, an admissions director for Pacific Quest, a residential treatment facility helping adolescents recover from social media and screen addiction.The average teen spends nearly…
Listen to this article The basics: A treatment center brand for addiction and mental health support backed by “Jersey Shore” star Mike “The Situation” Sorrentino is up and running. During a Nov. 13 ribbon-cutting ceremony in Tinton Falls, friends, family and castmates joined Sorrentino in celebrating the official launch of The Archangel Centers. Following Tinton Falls, The Archangel Centers plans to open a flagship location in East Windsor early next year. After that, Sorrentino and his partners on the project hope to expand it to locations beyond New Jersey. Founded in partnership with Ascend Behavioral Health Network, The Archangel Centers…
Through personalized, evidence-based programs, the Boynton Beach facility continues its mission to help individuals overcome addiction and rebuild their lives. BOYNTON BEACH, FL / ACCESS Newswire / November 13, 2025 / Bright Futures Treatment Center is proud to announce a major milestone – more than 12,000 patients treated through its addiction and mental health recovery programs. This achievement reflects years of consistent work across Florida to provide real support for people facing substance use disorders and co-occurring mental health conditions. Located in Boynton Beach, the center serves individuals from across the region who are ready to take the next step…
India Pollock,Wales social affairs correspondent and Sian Elin Dafydd,BBC WalesGetty ImagesAcademics say establishing the causes of serious mental illnesses could lead to better treatmentsA world-leading study could lead to better treatment and diagnosis of serious mental illnesses, academics say.There have been no truly new treatments for schizophrenia, bipolar disorder or psychosis since the introduction of anti-psychotics and lithium more than 50 years ago.Life expectancy for people with serious mental illnesses is 10 to 20 years younger than the general population and current medication can have serious side effects.A range of data is being collected from 600 people by Cardiff University…
Event on Nov. 20 to feature Drug Addiction Resource Alliance graduates, resources, and free naloxone The Drug Addiction Resource Alliance will host an in-person community forum on Thursday, Nov. 20, featuring first-hand stories from local residents who have completed the program and are now thriving in recovery.The event, presented by DARA Founder Magisterial District Judge Andrea Duffy, the North Penn YMCA, and the International Festival Foundation, will run from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at the North Penn YMCA, 608 E. Main Street. Doors will open at 5:30 p.m. for attendees to visit informational tables staffed by local treatment partners and…
DICKSON COUNTY, Tenn. (WTVF) — An Army veteran who served 20 years on active duty has found a new way to continue her mission of service at the Dickson County Jail, where she helps inmates struggling with mental health and addiction issues.Jennifer Snook, a licensed social worker and Army veteran, joined the military just six days after graduating high school in June 1999. Now, she’s using the leadership skills she developed as a soldier to expand mental health and addiction services at the jail.”I’m proud of what I was able to be a part of when I served, and I…
Jesse Lally is getting candid about where he stands with Jax Taylor, and how Brittany Cartwright is doing since their breakup. “I check in on him. I’m trying to give him the space right now to work on what he’s trying to work through. You know, supporting Brittany, supporting Cruz. I think it’s important,” he told Us Weekly exclusively at the Cure Addiction Now event in Beverly Hills on Monday, November 10. Referring to Taylor’s struggle with addiction and his mental health, which played out on The Valley season 2, Lally, 43, explained, “I was talking to Jax every single…
Addiction often begins quietly, slipping into daily routines without immediate disruption. Over time, its presence can transform the way a person thinks, feels, and performs at work. The professional world demands focus, accountability, and emotional stability, yet addiction erodes these qualities piece by piece. The pressures of maintaining performance while hiding a personal struggle can create an exhausting cycle of stress and shame. Many individuals facing addiction find that their career paths, once full of promise, begin to falter under the weight of dependence. Understanding how addiction affects professional life is the first step toward rebuilding both confidence and career…