Katia Riddle
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'I cannot guarantee complete confidentiality,' VA therapists ordered to tell veterans
Mental health therapists at Veterans Affairs should begin sessions with patients saying they are in a shared office space, a memo obtained by NPR says. Trump's back-to-office orders start Monday for VA.
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Mental health workers at Kaiser Permanente in Los Angeles go on hunger strike
Mental health workers at Kaiser Permanente in Los Angeles have been striking for nearly six months. In an effort to get their message to break through, some have now started a hunger strike.
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The (artificial intelligence) therapist can see you now
Many AI products claim to deliver mental health therapy, but with little quality control. But new research suggests with the right training, AI can be effective at helping people.
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RFK Jr. wants to stop people using SNAP benefits to buy soda. Will it help?
Nutritionists agree reducing the amount of sugar people consume would be good for the Nation's health. But the plan to block people from using food assistance to buy soda is getting mixed reviews.
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Will restricting SNAP benefits stop people from drinking soda?
Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. wants to stop people using SNAP benefits to buy soda. But critics say making healthy food more affordable is a better way to improve people's health.
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Do you know the red flags for problem gambling?
Preoccupation with betting or casino games may be an early sign of developing an addiction to gambling.
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How to spot when sports gambling is becoming a problem
Most people who bet on sports do it responsibly. But for some, online sports apps can lead to problem gambling with devastating results. There are ways to spot when fun is becoming a problem.
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Trump's back-to-office order will hurt veterans, VA docs and therapists say
The Department of Veterans Affairs embraced telehealth, especially for mental health care, in recent years. Now, staffers hired to give therapy and other health care remotely are ordered to do it from offices lacking privacy, VA clinicians told NPR.
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VA employees are being called to work in the office. But some say there isn't room
Under the Trump administration, federal agencies are calling employees into the office. At the VA, therapists and doctors say this change is more than inconvenient — it could compromise patient care.
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Experts worry about a lack of addiction treatments as legalized sports betting grows
Gambling is now widely legal, but experts warn there is not enough treatment and intervention for people who struggle with problem gambling.
