Mental Health

Elizabeth Holmes, the founder of disgraced blood-testing startup Theranos, is reportedly set to be moved from prison to a halfway home next year, according to a Guardian report. Holmes is serving a prison sentence for fraud convictions related to false claims about Theranos's technology. The expected transfer signals she may be nearing the end of her sentence, renewing debate over accountability for high-profile white-collar offenders.

A psychiatrist says Gerber's death points to a broader, overlooked epidemic, arguing the circumstances reflect a wider public health crisis that has not received adequate attention. The claim, made in an interview with NewsNation, is drawing significant attention as viewers debate what the so-called epidemic is and why it has gone unaddressed for so long.

Nevada officials have closed the state's youth mental hospital, citing patient safety concerns and the need for an urgent overhaul of the facility. The move means young patients will need alternative care arrangements while the hospital undergoes reforms. State authorities say the closure is necessary to protect children receiving treatment, though questions remain about how affected families will be served in the interim.

Paid Leave Oregon allows workers to take up to 12 weeks of paid leave for mental health care or substance use treatment. The benefit, part of the state's paid leave programme, covers time off for treatment and recovery, and the reminder is drawing attention to how residents can use the programme for mental health needs.

A Dayton Daily News 'Mental Health Matters' feature examines steps companies, parents and users can take to protect children from potential harms linked to artificial intelligence. The piece focuses on practical safeguards and shared responsibility as AI tools become part of children's daily lives, adding to a wider debate about AI's effects on youth mental health.

A psychiatrist testified that Lindsey Clancy's mental state is in question, giving evidence shortly after the defense rested in her case. The testimony addresses the central dispute over her mental condition at the time of the charges against her, and comes as the trial moves toward closing arguments.

Moms in Arizona are calling on state lawmakers to protect funding for a maternal mental health help line that offers support to new and expectant mothers experiencing depression, anxiety and other perinatal mental health challenges. Supporters say the service is a lifeline for families and are urging officials to keep it running, warning that losing it would leave many mothers without timely help.

An opinion piece argues that the bail system is being used as an unofficial substitute for mental health care, with people in psychological crisis detained because treatment options are unavailable. The author contends this criminalizes illness rather than addressing it, and calls for investment in proper mental health services instead of relying on jails and bail to manage the problem.

Sylvester Stallone has spoken publicly about suffering from severe anxiety, describing recurring attacks. The actor's admission is drawing attention as fans and media react to an unusually candid disclosure about mental health from the longtime action star, whose public image has long been tied to toughness on screen.

A vigil called Shine a Light was held in Central Oregon to raise awareness of mental health. Organizers and attendees gathered to honor those affected by mental health challenges and to encourage open conversation and support in the community.

Police are searching for a woman accused of assaulting a mental health worker, according to the New Castle News. Few details about the incident, the location, or the condition of the worker have been released, and no arrest has been reported. The case has drawn attention to safety risks faced by staff working in mental health services.