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HOLTON, Kan. (WIBW) – With the hopes of further raising awareness of mental health for rural communities, the Jackson County Farm Bureau held a Farmwell Forum. Farmers and ranchers face a suicide rate up to 3.5 times higher than the general population, yet it’s one of the most underserved crises. Pottawatomie County farmer and rancher Thomas Eisenbarth was one of three speakers to share their personal connection to mental health advocacy.“I had an uncle who suffered silently in the late 90s, and I have really kind of taken it upon myself to turn that pain into purpose.”That sparked him to…

Clearly, the U.S. (and the world) is going through a process of increased political polarization between conservative-leaning and liberal-leaning citizens. As the Trump administration implements a strong conservative agenda, such as violent immigration crackdowns, cheered on by his supporters, liberal voters take to the streets to angrily protest. An important question concerns the potentially harmful effects of all of this political energy, on both sides, on the mental health and well-being of all concerned. Prior research on this topic has focused on the increased negative emotions associated with strong, politically induced emotions. Experiencing anger and anxiety caused by engagement with…

The Prince of Wales then looked back on his years as a volunteer pilot for the East Anglian Air Ambulance between 2015 and 2017, an experience that he explained impacted him more deeply than he was initially willing to admit, even to himself. “Over time, I noticed my mental health really deteriorating, and I hadn’t really clocked onto it because in that community you try and make light of some of the moments just to keep, frankly, sane and just to keep going,” he said.In the role, the prince was part of medical health teams operating in Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire, Norfolk,…

BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) – A nonprofit is hosting an event to raise awareness about mental health and bring hope to people facing mental health challenges.The Rain Will Bring Flowers Foundation will hold the 3rd Annual Planting Seeds of Hope gathering at the Pete Maravich Assembly Center on LSU’s campus. The event is set for Tuesday, February 24, at 6 p.m. Organizers said doors to the arena will open at 5 p.m., which is also when all parking lots on campus will be available to the public.Organizers said they want to bring people together for a dialogue about connection and…

The 2.8% COLA is significantly smaller than the 8.7% in 2023 and 5.9% in 2022. Medicare premiums rising from $185 to $202.90 will consume a substantial portion of the benefit increase. Social Security benefits have lost around 20% of buying power since 2010 per The Senior Citizens League. A recent study identified one single habit that doubled Americans’ retirement savings and moved retirement from dream, to reality. Read more here. Social Security’s 2026 COLA resulted in retirees getting a 2.8% benefits increase. COLAs, or Cost of Living Adjustments, cause benefits to increase in most years to protect retirees from inflation…

Rouble Nagi – submitted to GEMS Education 2026 Global Teacher Prize An Indian teacher who has established more than 800 learning centers across India for children who have never attended school has been named the winner of the $1 million Global Teacher Prize from GEMS Education. Located in over 100 slums and villages, Rouble Nagi’s classrooms offer safe, inspiring spaces to help overcome the challenging conditions shaped by poverty—child labour, early marriage, irregular attendance, and a lack of infrastructure. Rather than seeing these realities as barriers, Ms. Nagi designs education around real life: flexible schedules for working children, hands-on learning…

Living more cheaply often makes the biggest difference when money is tight. If rent feels too heavy or bills climb faster than expected, changing where you live might help a lot. Moving somewhere else could mean saving more each month. Thinking about what kind of life works best for you, and how much it should cost, leads to smarter choices. A quieter place with lower prices might not be the highlight of your story, yet it can build steady ground under your finances. Why Consider Moving? One big thing about moving to a place with lower living costs? It frees…

Legal Published on February 21st, 2026 | by Sunit Nandi Government support programs no longer operate through paper forms and in person counters alone. Most applications, reviews, and communications now run through centralized digital platforms designed to handle large volumes of data efficiently. These systems determine how people submit information, how eligibility is reviewed, and how decisions are communicated. For individuals dealing with serious health limitations, this shift can be both helpful and difficult, depending on how well the systems reflect real life conditions.Digital platforms promise consistency and speed, but they also rely on rigid inputs. Forms require specific answers,…

Distributed by EIN PresswireFriendly Recovery introduces a unified outpatient treatment model to address co-occurring anxiety and depression for adults throughout Riverside County. RIVERSIDE COUNTY, CA, UNITED STATES, January 29, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ — Friendly Recovery is continuing the expansion and clinical refinement of its integrated outpatient mental health treatment programs serving adults in Riverside County who experience co-occurring anxiety and depression. This work reflects an ongoing organizational focus on providing outpatient care that is clinically sound, coordinated, and aligned with how anxiety and depressive disorders commonly present in real-world settings. Our outpatient programs are designed around the understanding that these conditions…

You can’t lift a thousand pounds all at once, yet you can easily lift one pound a thousand times. Tiny, repeated efforts will get you there. I have witnessed people reinventing themselves at all ages — 48-year-olds starting families, 57-year-olds graduating from college for the first time, 71-year-olds starting successful businesses, and more. How did they all do it? In a nutshell, they started being more mindful about making progress in their lives, step by step. And by doing so they changed the trajectory of their lives. What you need to remember most right now is that it isn’t too…