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MISSOURI — Mental health support for young people in Missouri could soon look different.A national initiative called the Youth Mental Health Corps — aimed at addressing growing youth mental health challenges — announced plans to launch in Missouri in 2027.The program trains young adults between 18 and 29 years old to provide near-peer mental health support to youth in schools, healthcare clinics and community organizations. Leaders say the goal is twofold: help young people access support while building the next generation of behavioral health professionals.The Youth Mental Health Corps was founded by Pinterest and the Schultz Family Foundation and has…

Most people assume happiness naturally increases as life improves. The common belief is that achieving more success, building relationships, earning more money, or reaching major milestones will automatically lead to lasting happiness. While those things can certainly bring moments of joy, research shows that long-term happiness often changes far less than people expect. In fact, many people spend years chasing happiness without realizing that true fulfillment usually comes from intentional habits, mindset shifts, and daily choices rather than external achievements alone. The encouraging news is that lasting happiness is not completely out of reach. Studies in positive psychology have shown…

Mukesh Agarwal In today’s fast-moving and hyperconnected world, emotional well-being has become one of the defining conversations across workplaces globally. Mental Health Awareness Month, observed worldwide in May, serves as an important reminder that emotional health is no longer a peripheral issue, it is central to how individuals live, work, connect, and perform. The conversation around mental health has evolved significantly over the past decade. What was once discussed in silence is now increasingly recognised as a global public health and workplace priority. The post-pandemic era has further accelerated these challenges. The boundaries between personal and professional life have blurred,…

I recently traveled to Lebanon. Every person I met showed signs of trauma.There were mothers fearful about what the future would bring for their displaced families, students no longer able to attend school, and one woman who had already attempted suicide because she no longer saw hope ahead. The sound of drones flying above and the constant worry about the impacts of rockets and airstrikes have left people living in a permanent state of disarray.May marks mental health awareness month—and the Lebanese people have gone unnoticed for far too long.Lebanon is still reeling from cycles of conflict and insecurity. Although…

When planning for retirement, saving and investing is often the focus for many. However, getting the most out of your Social Security benefits can be one of the most important parts of a sound retirement plan. Getting an early start on planning your claiming strategy can help ensure you get the most from this program during your golden years.Here are some key Social Security moves that can help you maximize benefits, whether you are still working or have already retired.Find Out: 14 moves seniors could benefit from but often forget about.1. Boost your incomeIf you can increase your take-home pay…

Footage from the 2019 film Golden Wild Yak – credit, supplied to CGTV as a courtesy by director Ka Bu China has performed the first single and multiple cloning of wild yaks in a bid to reinforce this keystone herbivore, and save one of the rarest and most beautiful animals in China. Legend has it that when Mount Buye on the Tibetan Plateau was married to Mount Zhaxiangqian, 7 golden wild yaks were given as a dowry. This is why, locals have it, the golden yak can only be found high in these mountains. Conservationists and geneticists studying this enigmatic…

On the average day happiness is letting go of what you assume life is supposed to be like, and sincerely appreciating it for everything it is. Over the past 15 years, as Angel and I have gradually worked with hundreds of our course students, coaching clients, and live event attendees, we’ve come to understand that the root cause of most human stress is simply our stubborn propensity to hold on to things. In a nutshell, we hold on tight to the hope that things will go exactly as we imagine, and then we complicate our lives to no end when…

In the era of hustle culture and poor work-life balance, the importance of good sleep is often ignored and undervalued. But sleep cycles are the bedrock of our emotional and psychological well-being. The quality and quantity of our sleep can directly influence our stress levels, anxiety, cognitive function, ability to regulate emotions, and our overall mental well-being. What are the effects of poor sleep on mental health? Most health professionals recommend a sleep time of 7 to 9 hours a night, to keep you functional and healthy. However, research shows that sleep deprivation has become a worldwide problem. Less than…

Published: 27 May. 2026, 16:37 Ham Young-joo, chairman of Hana Financial Group, center, poses for a photo during a donation ceremony with the Purme Foundation, an organization supporting the rehabilitation and independence of people with disabilities, at the company’s headquarters in central Seoul on May 26. [HANA FINANCIAL GROUP]   Hana Financial Group launched a new social initiative aimed at helping people with disabilities transition into the work force and build more sustainable, independent lives, it said on Wednesday.   Hana Financial Group said the program will provide support across five areas — rehabilitation, education, housing welfare, employment and financial…

Americans across the board are seeing the cost of living rise as the war with Iran drags on despite the ceasefire. The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps have throttled traffic through the Strait of Hormuz, a maritime chokepoint where a fifth of the world’s oil and natural gas travels through along with other vital resources.This has helped drive up the cost of everything, taking a toll on American household finances. This is something felt acutely by those on fixed incomes like seniors. That higher inflation though will have a knock-on effect that could alleviate some of the pain, an outsized cost-of-living-adjustment.The…