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04/03/2026

04/02/2026

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04/01/2026

APA Statement | The Supreme Court Decision in Chiles v. Salazar https://ow.ly/MIlM50YBKXJ

04/01/2026

A federal indictment was made public on March 30 alleging that former psychiatrist Brian Hyatt and seven other healthcare workers ran a kidnapping conspiracy in order to increase billing while working at a Springdale hospital.

The indictment claimed that those charged held patients against their will using threats, force, intimidation, and by giving them drugs like Ativan and Thorazine.

"The object of the conspiracy was for the defendants to obtain money and other things of value from health care benefits programs, like Medicare and Medicaid and private insurance programs," the indictment said.

Read the full story, and more about the alleged crimes, here: https://www.5newsonline.com/article/news/crime/brian-hyatt-seven-others-kidnapping-drug-conspiracy-federal-indictment/527-d8b7b071-043e-40d9-9ab4-972ecb3fa812?utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook_5NEWS

04/01/2026

Both 988 and 911 provide critical support but focus on different crisis types: the 988 Lifeline specializes in mental health, su***de, and substance use challenges, while 911 addresses physical dangers needing police, fire, or EMS.

04/01/2026

04/01/2026

Today, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled to strike down a Colorado law that banned conversion therapy for minors. By lifting the ban, this ruling will allow licensed therapists to attempt to change the sexual orientation or gender identity of young people in their practice, despite clear evidence that doing so causes significant harm to LGBTQ+ youth.

Read our full statement: https://mhanational.org/news/mental-health-america-is-deeply-concerned-by-the-supreme-courts-decision-to-lift-ban-on-conversion-therapy/

Mental Health America is deeply concerned by this decision, and interim president and CEO, Pierluigi Mancini, Ph.D., issued the following statement:

"Bans on conversion therapy are a crucial prevention strategy, ensuring that those entrusted to provide mental health care do not perpetuate harm. The Court’s decision puts young people at risk, allowing the continuation of a practice that evidence shows is damaging to mental health and well-being.

Being LGBTQ+ is not a mental health condition. Attempting to change someone’s gender identity or sexual orientation — and labeling that as a form of ‘therapy’ — is unethical, inaccurate, and inconsistent with evidence-based care. Mental Health America continues to stand with LGBTQ+ youth and families in calling for protection from dangerous and discredited practices. Together, we will continue to fight for access to safe, affirming care for all.”

Conversion therapy is linked to increased rates of su***de attempts, anxiety, and depression. Leading medical and mental health organizations condemn conversion therapy as harmful and unethical.

It's hard to feel mentally healthy when you feel unsafe, and many LGBTQ+ people face mental health challenges because of social attitudes about their identities. For more information and resources about LGBTQ+ mental health, visit mhanational.org/lgbtq.

If you’re struggling and need immediate support, call or text 988 or chat at 988lifeline.org.

03/30/2026

03/30/2026

The Oklahoma House of Representatives passed a bill aimed at strengthening how schools report allegations of child abuse and neglect by a private or public school employee, requiring faster involvement from law enforcement.

House Bill 2959, authored by Steve Bashore, R-Miami, would require any allegation of abuse or neglect involving a public or private school employee to be reported to law enforcement within 24 hours.

Learn more about the bill in the comments below.