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Toxic Legacy — How Lead Exposure Silently Fueled America's Mental Health Crisis

Mercola

Lead exposure has been silently fueling a mental health crisis in the United States. This well-documented neurotoxin, once widespread due to industrial practices, continues to affect millions, undermining cognitive and behavioral development from childhood into adulthood.

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Prozac Poses Serious Risks for Young People

Mercola

However, the International Journal of Risk & Safety in Medicine study 2 highlights significant safety concerns and questions the drug’s effectiveness in this vulnerable age group. 4 Understanding these alternatives is key for making informed decisions about mental health treatments for youth.

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Trump’s proposed child tax credit expansion may boost health equity

Association of Health Care Journalists

The child tax credit currently provides up to $2,000 per qualifying child under 17 years of age for the 2024 tax year, with a refundable portion of $1,700 available to families whose tax liabilities are lower than the credit amount. This improvement in food security can have long-lasting effects on child health and development.