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Mental Health LOS ANGELES, May 27, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — May is Mental Health Awareness Month, and this year’s data makes one thing unmistakably clear: awareness alone is not enough. A 2026 State of Mental Health Report by Rula found that 81% of Americans now recognize the importance of mental health, but that awareness isn’t translating into answers. Roughly 37% of respondents don’t know what kind of support would even be most beneficial for them. As Mental Health Awareness Month comes to a close, the book, Dianetics: The Modern Science of Mental Health continues to offer readers a way to…

May is children’s mental health awareness month and the conversation surrounding children’s mental health is both vast and ever-changing. Anxiety has become interwoven in what feels like nearly every aspect of childhood life. From where I sit week to week, younger children are discussing worries about their futures, alongside current social stressors.MODERN PARENTING: Setting healthier screen-time limitsCynthia Hernandez, a licensed clinical social worker-supervisor, is an outpatient clinician at Clarity Child Guidance Center in San Antonio.Courtesy photoResearch from the Child and Adolescent Health Measurement Initiative (2022-2023) found that older children were diagnosed with anxiety more frequently than depression or behavioral disorders.…

Two of the churches of Assisi, one of the stops on the Via St. Francis – credit, Andrew Corbley © With Europe more choked with tourists than ever amid year after year of record-setting summer heat, Italy is looking to change course: off the beaten path of luxury hotels and museums. Antichi Cammini d’Italia, or the Antique Trails of Italy, responds to the growing demand for slow, authentic and sustainable tourist experiences, by uniting and modernizing one of the peninsula’s great unknown treasures: its long-distance hiking routes. Everyone knows about the Camino de Santiago in Spain, but Italy’s 5 famous…

A Social Security change will impact millions of Americans this year, as the federal government begins issuing new debit cards to beneficiaries who receive their payments through the Direct Express program.The shift is a result of a change in the program’s financial provider from Comerica Bank to Fifth Third Bank. Roughly 3.6 million beneficiaries who use the prepaid Direct Express Debit Mastercard will be impacted, though most will see no change in the amount or timing of their payments. Why It MattersWhile the change may appear minor, it affects a specific but vulnerable group of Social Security recipients who rely…

Writing down intentions for the next day can set a positive tone for morning What’s the story Bedtime journaling is a simple yet effective way to boost self-care. By taking a few minutes before sleep, you can reflect on your day, set intentions for tomorrow, and create a sense of calm. This practice helps in reducing stress and improving mental clarity. Here are five self-care prompts that can help you make the most of your bedtime journaling sessions. Reflect on your day Take a moment to think about your day. What were the highlights? What challenges did you face? Reflecting…

Gen X sits in a unique spot between generations. They entered the workforce as traditional pensions were disappearing, took on more responsibility for saving on their own, and watched the retirement system change in real time. By the time they focused on claiming, the messaging was already conflicted. Some were told Social Security was dependable. Others heard it might not last. Those mixed messages led to decisions that seemed practical at the time but didn’t always support a stress-free retirement. Here’s the Social Security advice Gen X retirees say they misunderstood and why it matters more than…

May is observed as Mental Health Awareness Month and Franklin County is working to combat the stigma around addressing mental health.

For doctors, health often becomes the first casualty of long hours, emergency calls and emotionally draining workdays. But according to Dr Sai Kalyan, maintaining physical and mental well being is not optional in the medical profession — it is essential.“Staying healthy requires a balance between physical fitness, mental well being and proper rest. If a person is physically fit but mentally exhausted, or mentally strong but physically unhealthy, overall performance eventually suffers,” says Dr Kalyan, Associate Director and Senior Consultant Neurosurgeon (Brain and Spine Surgeon), Institute of Neurosciences, AIG Hospitals.Eating right, working betterFor Dr Kalyan, fitness begins with mindful eating…

The final regular Social Security payments for May 2026 will go out on Wednesday.Social Security retirement, Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) and survivor benefits will be paid to those whose birthdays fall between the 21st and 31st of the month, providing help to older people, people with disabilities and the families of former Social Security workers. Some beneficiaries experienced longer-than-usual wait times for payments in May due to the month starting on a Friday and payments landing in bank accounts on the second Wednesday of the month. Here’s what you need to know.What payments will be made, and who will receive…

For 40 years, broadcaster Bernie Wagenblast had been the voice of New York City’s subway system — a deep yet friendly sound that directed millions of people around the city every day. And after decades of this work as a man, she shared in 2023 that she was transitioning into womanhood. At first, she didn’t mind using her assumptively male voice to continue working, but on Trans Day of Visibility in 2024, Wagenblast partnered with NYC’s Metro Transit Authority to launch a new campaign: “In Transit.”The campaign included a limited podcast series, where Wagenblast discussed trans health, history, and resources. Additionally, posters across…