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Some people with ADHD, autism and other neurodiverse conditions say returning to the office full time limits their chances of success. April 19, 2025 – The Washington Post By Danielle Abril For years, Ashley Palardy didn’t understand why she was completely drained after a day at the office. Her exhaustion and anxiety would get so bad that... read more
An interim U.S. attorney is demanding information about the selection of research articles and the role of N.I.H. Experts worry this will have a chilling effect on publications. . By Teddy Rosenbluth and Rebecca Robbins April 18, 2025 – New York Times A federal prosecutor has sent letters to at least three medical journals accusing them of... read more
People in the community called the remarks dehumanizing and warned they could perpetuate harmful stigma. Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s remarks in a news conference Wednesday have sparked an outraged reaction among many autistic people and their families. Credit...Pete Kiehart for The New York Times By Maggie Astor, Azeen Ghorayshi and Dani Blum April 18, 2025 – New York... read more
The DOJ sent a letter to the journal Chest questioning its editorial policies. The letter has sparked free-speech concerns among scientists and First Amendment experts. April 18, 2025 – The Washington Post By Mark Johnson Amid brewing conflict between scientists and the administration of President Donald Trump, the U.S. attorney for the District of Columbia sent... read more
7 Questions About A.D.H.D. Drugs, Answered
Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has called them poison, but doctors say prescription stimulants like Ritalin and Adderall help millions of people. The New York Times By Christina Caron March 27, 2025 Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has often criticized prescription stimulants, such as Adderall, that are primarily used to treat attention deficit... read more
She campaigned fiercely for her husband, Michael Dukakis, in the 1988 presidential election, spoke openly about her struggles with addiction and later promoted electroconvulsive therapy as a treatment for depression. The Washington Post Updated March 22, 2025 By Glenn Rifkin Kitty Dukakis, who was the wife of former Massachusetts governor and 1988 Democratic presidential nominee Michael... read more
by Eric Rafla-Yuan March 17, 2025, 11:05 p.m. A hospital emergency entrance in San Diego. (File photo by Chris Stone/Times of San Diego) For decades, Medicaid has been a lifeline for more than one third of California residents, and millions of Americans, providing essential mental health care coverage to individuals and families across all demographics, including low-income... read more
Therapy Is Good. These Therapists Are Bad.
Declarations of love, snoring, exercising and other boundary violations can really derail a therapeutic relationship. The New York Times By Christina Caron February 20, 2025 In her first session with a new therapist in San Diego, Elise, 37, immediately felt turned off. Not because of anything the therapist said, but because of the fact that... read more
Training gaps between physicians, nonphysicians are significant
Two MDs who previously worked as nonphysician providers say there’s no comparing the caliber of education—making physician-led care teams essential. By Andis Robeznieks February 17, 2025 AMA News Wire The training and education given to nurse practitioners does not adequately prepare them for independent practice, according to two physicians—one who used to be a nurse... read more
Teens are spilling dark thoughts to AI chatbots. Who’s to blame when something goes wrong?
Los Angeles Times By Queenie Wong February 25, 2025 A growing number of teens are turning to AI chatbots for advice and emotional support. Character.AI, an AI startup, is among tech companies grappling with legal and ethical issues after parents alleged the platform’s chatbots harmed their children. When her teen with autism suddenly became angry,... read more