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SD public defense duties shift from counties to state; SCOTUS appears skeptical of restricting government communications with social media companies; Trump lawyers say he can't make bond; new scholarships aim to connect class of 2024 to high-demand jobs.

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The SCOTUS weighs government influence on social media, and who groups like the NRA can do business with. Biden signs an executive order to advance women's health research and the White House tells Israel it's responsible for the Gaza humanitarian crisis.

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Midwest regenerative farmers are rethinking chicken production, Medicare Advantage is squeezing the finances of rural hospitals and California's extreme swing from floods to drought has some thinking it's time to turn rural farm parcels into floodplains.

WA: Mental Health

Lawmakers this session in Olympia increased the rate for providers who offer infant care. (Rawpixel.com/Adobe Stock)
WA makes child-care investments, but more needed

Advocates for accessible child care saw wins during Washington state's legislative session this year but still see room for improvement. Lawmakers …

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A program that provides mental health consultation for young children is funded by the Washington State Department of Children, Youth and Families. (bernardbodo/Adobe Stock)
WA investment could grow reach of child mental health program

A program in Washington state is helping young kids with challenging behaviors. It's hoping to secure more funding during the legislative session …

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El Departamento de Niños, Jóvenes y Familias del Estado de Washington financia un programa que brinda consultas de salud mental para niños pequeños. (bernardbodo/Adobe Stock)
Inversión en WA podría ampliar alcance de programa de salud mental infantil

Un programa en el estado de Washington ayuda a niños pequeños con comportamientos problemáticos. Espera conseguir más fondos …

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More than 95% of youth ages 13-17 are on social media, according to the U.S. Surgeon General. (Monkey Business/Adobe Stock)
Mental health concerns grow over social media impact on youth

Health professionals have raised alarms about social media and its impact on young people's mental health. Concern has grown so great that earlier …

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Screen time before bed can be especially detrimental for teenagers and their developing brains. (Brian/Adobe Stock)
Screen Time Driver of Sleep Loss Among Young People

School is back and one way parents can set their kids up for success is ensuring screen time is not getting in the way of sleep. Dr. Maida Chen…

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About one in three adults age 85 or older may have some form of dementia, according to the National Institute on Aging. (pololia/Adobe Stock
Often Hidden, Research Casts Light on Kinless Adults with Dementia

Washington state researchers are spotlighting an often overlooked population: kinless adults with dementia. The population is often difficult to …

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Aproximadamente uno de cada tres adultos de 85 años o más puede padecer algún tipo de demencia, según el National Institute on Aging. (pololia/Adobe Stock)
Una investigación a menudo oculta arroja luz sobre adultos con demencia sin familiares

Investigadores del estado de Washington están destacando una población que a menudo se pasa por alto: los adultos con demencia sin parientes…

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One in four people part of Gen Z reported feeling emotionally distressed in a recent report. (Stock Rocket/Adobe Stock)
Mental Health Crisis Among Gen Z Sparks Concern

Mental health is a major issue for young people of Generation Z, people who were born after 1996, and research has found they report feeling …

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Los estadounidenses negros son menos propensos que los blancos para buscar tratamiento de salud mental. (Seventyfour/Adobe Stock)
Superando barreras en el Mes de Concientización sobre Salud Mental de las Minorías

Julio es el mes nacional de la concientización sobre la salud mental de las minorías, que destaca las dificultades específicas de las …

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Black Americans are less likely than white Americans to seek treatment for mental health issues. (Seventyfour/Adobe Stock)
Overcoming Care Barriers During Minority Mental Health Awareness Month

July is national minority mental health awareness month, spotlighting the unique struggles in health care settings for communities for color in the …

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A new report on child well-being ranks Washington state 10th in its family and community category. (Aleksei Potov/Adobe Stock)
Access to Care Among WA Children's Biggest Challenges

Washington state fares well in a new report released on child well-being, but is facing important challenges in child care. The Annie E. Casey …

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Young women are reporting
Social Media Growing Concern for Youth Mental Health

Symptoms of anxiety and depression are up among adolescents and young adults. Health experts warn social media is playing a role in declining mental …

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