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Morning all! Irien Joseph here with Friday’s Europe Wire, coming to you from the London newsroom.We lead today with mental and behavioral health, a sector described by Cooper Parry’s Andy Parker as having “long-term” growth rates. Government-led awareness programs, wider adoption of telemedicine and the expansion of digital health tools are all supporting that growth and private equity is leaning in. PE Hub’s Sophie Rose has compiled a listicle highlighting six deals in the sector in the last four months.Next, we dive into what’s getting deals done right now, and what’s hindering them. We have comments from Aon’s Andrea Foti on…

116 years ago today, the great jazz guitarist and composer Django Reinhardt was born. Regarded as one of the most influential musicians of the twentieth century, the Belgian-born Romani-French musician is known for playing with only two fingers. Reinhardt spent his youth in Romani encampments near Paris, where he played violin, banjo, and guitar. When he was 18 he was terribly burned in an accident that hospitalized him for 18 months and badly damaged the ring and pinky fingers of his left hand. Doctors believed he would never play guitar well again, but he regained his musical mastery by developing…

Persistent mental healthcare access disparities among minoritized youth populations signal gaps separating evidence-based interventions from on-the-ground services needed by historically underserved communities. A number of barriers impact access to services including but not limited to financial/insurance limitations, lack of culturally and linguistically responsive providers, scheduling and transportation difficulties, stigma, and mental health knowledge. Access disparities have a negative impact on minoritized youth life trajectories as untreated mental health problems are related to a higher risk of several adverse outcomes including academic difficulties, juvenile delinquency, family conflict, and/or adult physical health concerns. While substantial research has been conducted to examine barriers…

When planning for retirement, Social Security isn’t just another item on your financial checklist. For women, especially, it’s often the cornerstone of a secure retirement. Edward Jones financial advisor Charlie Holt was in our studio Thursday to speak on the topic. Copyright 2026 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. For the latest news, weather, sports, and streaming video, head to WJET/WFXP/YourErie.com.

For decades, the American dream has been synonymous with supersized living. Sprawling suburban homes with multiple bedrooms, expansive living areas, and three-car garages have represented the pinnacle of success. Yet mounting evidence suggests that once we cross a certain threshold, additional square footage fails to deliver the happiness we expect. Recent research indicates that the relationship between home size and life satisfaction is far more complicated than real estate marketing would have us believe. What the research reveals Studies examining housing and well-being have found surprisingly weak correlations between home size and reported happiness. A comprehensive analysis using the British…

High workplace stress is continuing to push UK employees into sick leave, with new polling suggesting many still do not believe their employer treats mental health as a genuine priority backed by action. One in five workers said they had taken time off due to poor mental health caused by stress over the past year, while younger adults were far more likely to report absence for the same reason. The findings add to concerns about sustained pressure across the workforce and the risk of repeated absence when recovery is not properly supported. The data also points to a persistent gap…

                                Case File When a Florida bus driver made misrepresentations about an injury she experienced in 2021, she lost out on worker’s compensation benefits for it. But when she experienced another injury in 2022, for which the 2021 accident was the major contributing cause, was she left without a compensable injury? Simply Research subscribers have access to the full text of the decision. Case Pinellas County Transit Authority v. Jackson, No. 1D2024-1522 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 11/12/25) What Happened? A Florida bus driver reinjured her…

Awareness about autism among teenagers is crucial for fostering understanding, empathy, and inclusivity within society. Autism, a neurodevelopment disorder, affects individuals’ social interactions, communication abilities, and behavior. By educating teenagers about autism, we can dismantle stereotypes, reduce stigma, and promote acceptance. Teenagers, being at a crucial stage of social development, play a pivotal role in shaping attitudes towards individuals with autism. Increased awareness empowers teenagers to recognize and appreciate neurodiversity, understanding that differences in cognition and perception are natural variations of the human experience. Educating teenagers about autism equips them with the knowledge to offer support and accommodation to their…

Tej Pillai, 55, spent the last seven years making the 24-hour journey from Seattle to India every four months to help care for her aging parents.Each time she traveled she’d stay with her parents for about a month, caring for them during the day, working east coast hours from 6 p.m. to 3 a.m. and sleeping for just an hour or two in between.Looking back, she doesn’t know how she did it. But at the time, it felt like her only choice.Her husband and two daughters, who were in high school and transitioning into college, stayed behind.”I missed some of…

By CLAIRE GARON   BRAIN ARTWORK Photo courtesy of Abhijit Bhaduri via Flickr Cookie Monster wants to eat better! The long-time resident of Sesame Street is ready to eat fewer of those famous chocolate chip cookies. He has talked to his doctor and his famous friends about his diet’s effect on his weight, cholesterol, diabetes risk, energy levels, and bank account! He plans to eat fruit and nuts as snacks instead. Monday goes great. On Tuesday, he “slips” and has some cookies and is feeling as blue as his fur.   Now, he’ll never get healthy! Looks like Cookie’s got a case of cognitive distortions. Cognitive distortions, sometimes called Unhelpful Thinking Styles, are chronic thinking patterns that are negative and often untrue. They can damage our self-esteem, and tank our health habits (like sleep, exercise, healthy eating, and connecting with others).   The reasons for cognitive distortions are complex and include the…