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Holidays are stressful for adults but also for kids, say experts: Why parents need to watch this closely

The holidays — a wonderful time of year — can also be very stressful for adults and children alike, say psychiatrists and others. Parents need to guard their kids' well-being; here's how.

US investigators, MA prison officials agree to provide care for those in custody with mental health issues

Massachusetts prison officials agreed with federal investigators to ensure better care for people in custody who are suffering from mental health issues.

‘Gender-affirming’ care, services part of Biden admin’s strategy to help homeless people

The White House released a homelessness plan Monday that will instruct local emergency shelters how to provide "gender-affirming care" and harm reduction services.

Detransitioning becomes growing choice among young people after gender-affirming surgery

Transition therapy is "placed too quickly" on young people, said one expert, as a growing number of those who transitioned their gender are now choosing to return to the gender they had at birth.

Washington man sentenced to 2 years for threatening to shoot Black shoppers

A Washington man was sentenced to two years for threatening to shoot Black shoppers at multiple grocery stores. He pleaded guilty to making interstate threats and hate crimes.

Transgender patients say they regret transitioning

Fox New medical contributor Marc Siegel spoke with patients who regretted their decision and experts who discuss the significance of mental health resources when dealing with gender dysphoria. 

Ozark teen faces adult murder charge after 16-year-old girl he met at church overdoses on fentanyl-laced pill

A 17-year-old was charged with murder in Missouri three months after a 16-year-old girl, whom he met at church years before, overdosed on a fentanyl-laced pill he allegedly delivered.

Don't let Alzheimer's rob you of holiday joy

As a caregiver, seeing the holiday through the eyes of your loved one with Alzheimer's leaves you free from expectation and gives you both the chance to share in happiness.

Oregon must 'stay the course' on soft heroin laws despite skyrocketing overdose rates: drug law proponents

Oregon's trailblazing drug decriminalization law has come under fire amid a slow rollout and rise in overdose deaths. But proponents say much of the criticism is unfair.

Foundation champions 'post-traumatic growth' to fight yuletide suicide among America's heroes

The Boulder Crest Foundation is a national nonprofit dedicated to teaching America's heroes post-traumatic growth. It is raising money to combat yuletide suicide.