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H.R. 1, commonly referred to as, the “ Big, Beautiful Bill ,” makes significant changes to both the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) and Medicaid. Understanding these updates is important as they reshape eligibility requirements and state responsibilities.     SNAP Changes    Work requirements now apply to certain recipients, including veterans, former foster youth, individuals experiencing homelessness, parents with children over age 14, and adults ages 55–64

We have spoken before about the issue of stigma in mental health. Time was that this was the greatest obstacle to individuals getting the support they need. And while stigma can still be an issue – particularly in rural communities  – it’s not as much of a problem as it once was.  The American Psychological Association still claims that stigma is too high  (and they are absolutely right). However, it also claims that 83% of US adults say that “they are generally comfortable t

New year, new me – or so the saying goes. But change doesn’t happen by accident. Waiting until the holiday period is over, when the...

No matter where a person lives, they will be faced with problems due to their environment. The problems may manifest differently – but...

Rare diseases are something of a paradox. They are defined by having fewer than 200,000 people suffer from it in the U.S . This means...

Whenever a friend, family member, or acquaintance reveals that they are struggling with their mental health, it can often come as a shock...

A PBS article on gun violence in Chicago has a quote that is just as true today as it was when it was written in 2017. It says, “Every...

How much of a problem is suicide in our society? While most would agree that it is an issue, it’s difficult to truly understand the scale...

When we experience an emergency situation and require assistance, our minds often jump to three numbers: 911. However, if the emergency...