Today is National Stop Bullying Day.

The purpose of today is to unite students, teachers, parents, and communities to raise awareness, promote kindness and inclusion, and stop school and cyberbullying. Schools and groups often encourage participants to wear specific colors (such as orange or red), host kindness walls, or learn how to be "upstanders" who support targets and report harassment to trusted adults.

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🗞 CVS agrees to pay $315 million to settle DOJ opioid prescription case. The U.S. Department of Justice has announced that CVS will pay $315 million to settle allegations that it improperly filled opioid and other controlled-substance prescriptions and sought reimbursement from federal healthcare programs. The lawsuit alleged that CVS pharmacies filled prescriptions for excessive quantities of medication, approved early refills, and overlooked warning signs involving prescriptions that may not have had legitimate medical purposes. CVS denies wrongdoing, and the settlement resolves the civil allegations without a determination of liability. Read more at NBC News

🗞 40% of lawyers say profession detrimental to mental health.  A new report highlights the toll that working in the legal profession can take on mental health. According to the American Bar Association, 41.1% of surveyed lawyers said their time in the profession had negatively affected their mental health, while 27% had considered leaving because of mental-health concerns. Heavy workloads, demanding work environments, and pressure to meet professional expectations contribute to these challenges. Many lawyers also worry that seeking help could affect their reputation or careers. Read more at NewsNation

🗞 Former child actor mauled to death by tiger had ‘significant mental illness’ and was ‘prescribed strong meds,’ family says.  The family of William Chapman, a 23-year-old former child actor in the UK, has spoken publicly about his death at Yorkshire Wildlife Park. In a statement, they shared that Chapman had experienced significant mental-health challenges for several years and had been prescribed medication. His family is seeking answers about the circumstances surrounding the tragedy, while authorities investigate the incident. Read more at New York Post

🗞 Terry Bradshaw Lived with Anxiety Attacks and Extreme Emotions. Now, He’s Opening Up About ‘Surviving’ with Depression. NFL legend Terry Bradshaw is opening up about his long-standing struggles with anxiety and depression in his new memoir. The former Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback describes experiencing intense emotional highs and lows while navigating a career that demanded toughness and confidence. After receiving a clinical depression diagnosis in the late 1990s, he sought help from mental-health professionals. Bradshaw hopes that sharing his experiences will challenge the stigma surrounding men’s mental health and encourage others to speak openly about what they’re going through. Read more at People

Mental Health: In Crisis? Call or Text 988

Veterans Crisis Line: Call 988 and press ‘1’ or Text 838255

Youth Helpline: 2NDFLOOR - (888) 222-2228

National Domestic Violence Hotline: (800) 799-SAFE (7233)

National Suicide Prevention Hotline: (800) 273-TALK (8255)

Addiction: Start Your Recovery - (800) 662-4357

A New Study Shows Good Friends Make You Healthier (and Live Longer): How Loneliness Impacts Physical and Mental Health. A new study highlights how meaningful friendships can influence both mental and physical health. Research suggests that strong social connections are associated with better health outcomes and longer lives, while loneliness and social isolation are linked to greater risks of anxiety, depression, and other health problems. The article emphasizes that the quality of our relationships matters more than the number of friends we have. Read More at Inc.com

MYTH: Mental illness is an excuse to be narcissistic.

FACT: There’s a harmful idea out there that suggests people dealing with mental health issues are just looking for sympathy or attention. But most suffering with mental illness would never broadcast their struggles for the sake of garnering attention. In fact, many hide their struggles and bitterly battle feelings of shame, isolation, and a sense that they are broken. They envy those who wake up in the morning without a debilitating sense of lethargy, lack of motivation, or anxiety.

And really, this myth is built on a misunderstanding of narcissism. A classic narcissist would be the last to admit they have a problem or struggle. A true narcissist would go to great lengths to avoid the appearance of vulnerability and outwardly would present only a glossy façade of confidence, superiority, and perfection.

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