mental health
Meta and a coalition of state attorneys general have settled a major federal case centering on allegations that the social media giant misrepresented the extent of child mental health harms caused by apps like Facebook and Instagram. The settlement was revealed in a court filing released Wednesday that details several requirements Meta must make to its apps as part […]
The HOPE (Healing Outreach and Peer Engagement) First Roc a peer-led non-police crisis response team piloted by Daniel’s Law, NY and a Community Advisory Board. HOPE First Rochester offers a compassionate and community-based alternative for those in need of assistance in the 19th Ward and Genesee-Jefferson neighborhoods (14611, 14619 and 14608 zip codes). A community […]
Nearly 1 in 5 adolescents and young adults are turning to AI chatbots for advice when they’re sad, angry, nervous or stressed, according to a new study. The findings, from the research institute RAND, represent an increase from early 2025, when the nonprofit conducted a similar survey. At the time, around 13% of respondents said […]
UPrep Community — take a break, recharge, and join us for a fun day of wellness, healing, family, and community connection at UPrep’s FREE Mental Health & Wellness Fair on Saturday, May 30 from 10AM–2PM! We are bringing together local wellness organizations, speakers, fitness leaders, counselors, community resources, music, giveaways, and positive energy all in […]
Google announced today it’s updating its mental health safeguards for Gemini. That includes providing better access to crisis support for those who need it. “When a conversation might signal a user may need information about mental health Gemini will surface a redesigned “Help is available” module — developed with clinical experts — to provide more effective and […]
Source: WXXI News (Connections with Evan Dawson) Published: March 27, 2026 For Women’s History Month, WXXI spotlighted two Rochester women making significant community impact in largely unheralded roles. Hani Ali founded Mental Health Education & Legal Code for Refugee Rights (MELCORR), a nonprofit providing mental health counseling and wraparound resources to more than 200 local […]
A New Mexico jury has ruled against Meta, finding its platforms harmed children’s mental health and failed to protect them from predators and harmful content. The $375 million penalty is small for Meta—but significant as a signal. It marks growing pressure to hold social media companies accountable and could challenge long-standing legal protections like Section […]
Source: Ideastream Public MediaPublished: Feb 24, 2026Link: https://www.ideastream.org/health/2026-02-24/can-representation-help-solve-the-mental-health-crisis-among-clevelands-black-youth Ideastream reports on a question many families and educators are asking: why mental health support still feels out of reach for many Black kids, even when services exist. The story highlights how trust and comfort can shape care, especially when students do not see themselves reflected in […]
Je’Niece McCullough, Bernie Mac’s only daughter, has shared an unfiltered account of her father’s death and the emotional toll that followed in a recent interview on the Dead Talks Podcast. Speaking candidly, McCullough described growing up in a family culture where emotions were rarely discussed, making grief feel isolating and almost forbidden. When Bernie Mac […]
Compeer Rochester hosted the Compeer Mile: A Walk to End Loneliness, inviting the community to participate in a one-mile walk to support mental wellness through human connection. The inclusive route began in Rochester’s East End and concluded at Lila’s on South Union Street, offering participants incentives like discounted admission to The Strong Museum of Play […]
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