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THE MONTHS NOBODY MENTIONS

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June highlights important issues like National Men’s Health Month and National PTSD Awareness Month, yet conversations around men’s health and the impact of family courts remain largely ignored. Men face significant mental health challenges, particularly related to trauma from family court experiences, but lack adequate cultural acknowledgment and support.

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Government / Health & Medical / Health Wellness / Health, Policy & Regulation / Mental Health / Public Health

The Adderall Shortage Is Getting Worse in the Ways That Matter Most

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The ongoing Adderall shortage, now in its fourth year, continues to worsen despite a DEA production quota increase. Structural issues in supply chains, pharmaceutical exits from the generic market, and a high demand fueled by telehealth prescriptions contribute to the crisis. Patients resort to unsafe alternatives, highlighting the inadequacy of regulatory responses.

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AI & Automation / Cybersecurity (U.S. systems) / Tech / Technology / Technology

OpenAI’s Safety Chief Search Signals a Reckoning as AI Risks Go Mainstream

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OpenAI is searching for a new Head of Preparedness, indicating rising concerns over AI risks that have transitioned from hypothetical to real issues, including mental health crises and cybersecurity threats. Previous occupants of this role faced high turnover, raising questions about accountability. The framework for safety is criticized as voluntary, complicating effective governance.

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Government / Mental Health / National Security / National Security & Defense / National Security & Systems Failures

From Fighter Jets to Flight Decks: A Mental Health Crisis Spanning Military and Civilian Aviation

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Aviation safety is at risk when pilots hide mental health struggles. This investigation reveals why civilian and military aviators fear seeking help—and how policy failures fuel the crisis.

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Broken Promises — After the Uniform, After the Family

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By Michael Phillips | The Thunder Report x Fatherand.Co “They told me I’d never be alone.But when I left the service — and lost my family — no one called.Not …

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Child Custody / Court Reform / Defense / Family Court / Family Court Reform / Government / Government Reform / Legal Reform / Mental Health / Military / Military & Defense / Veterans

Collateral Damage — Suicide, Stigma, and the Military Parent Crisis

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The Thunder Report highlights the alarming suicide rates among U.S. service members, linking prevalent family separation and administrative stress to mental health crises. Despite significant data showcasing these trends, the Pentagon fails to connect family advocacy outcomes to suicide prevention, resulting in institutional negligence that leads to tragic losses.

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Justice Cannot Be Blind to Invisible Disabilities

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Maryland courts are increasingly denying ADA accommodation requests for individuals with invisible disabilities, leading to severe consequences. Judges are making medical determinations without proper evaluations, overshadowing federal law. This systemic failure calls for reforms including empowered ADA coordinators, necessary written responses, independent oversight, and better judicial training to honor ADA rights effectively.

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The Disabilities You Don’t See — and the Systems That Still Don’t See Us

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The article addresses the plight of individuals with invisible disabilities in America, highlighting systemic bias in courts and workplaces. Despite the ADA’s provisions, many face barriers due to outdated perceptions and bureaucratic inefficiencies, resulting in detrimental outcomes. Advocates emphasize the need for better enforcement and understanding of these disabilities.

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Accountability / Ada Accommodations / Advocacy / Beyond Barriers and Disability Rights / Child Custody / Disability / Disability Rights / Disability Rights / Discrimination / Family Court / Family Court Reform / Maryland / Mental Health / Montgomery County / parental rights / Parental Rights / Rights and Freedoms

Maryland Family Courts vs. Invisible Disabilities: Rights Denied, Families Punished

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In Maryland, family courts often fail to protect children and uphold parental rights, exploiting invisible disabilities like ADHD and PTSD to unjustly strip parents of custody. Accommodation requests are frequently denied, leading to stigmatization and systemic bias. The need for reforms and accountability is urgent, as families suffer without proper support.

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The ADA in State Courts: A Promise Betrayed for Americans with Invisible Disabilities

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The Americans with Disabilities Act aimed to ensure accessibility for all, yet invisible disabilities remain largely unrecognized in courts, with inadequate staff training and compliance. This neglect leads to severe injustices, reflecting systemic bias. Court reforms are necessary, including appointing ADA coordinators, enforcing accountability, and enhancing digital accessibility, to uphold true justice.

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