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Teen Mom alum Jenelle Evans is opening up about her 16-year-old son Jace, who checked into a mental health facility in March following an incident in which he allegedly pulled a gun on his grandmother Barbara Evans. Jenelle recently revealed that despite her silence on social media, she's been working behind the scenes to get Jace the help he needs, sharing that he's now in a safe place with a holistic approach and is "very happy" and focused on himself.

Read More: Jenelle Evans Shares Update on Son Jace After He Checks Into Mental Health Facility (E! News)

Cher's battle to protect her son is hitting some legal roadblocks. A Los Angeles judge denied Cher's request for a temporary conservatorship over her 49-year-old son Elijah Blue Allman, who appeared at the hearing remotely from a psychiatric hospital, citing a lack of "sufficient urgency" to justify taking control of his finances.

Cher filed the petition claiming Elijah's mental health, finances, and substance use have severely deteriorated since their 2024 private settlement — but the ruling was made without prejudice, meaning she can try again. This case is a heartbreaking reminder of how helpless families can feel watching a loved one struggle with addiction and mental illness.

Read More: Cher's Son Elijah Blue Allman Calls into Court Hearing from Mental Health Ward as Judge Denies Conservatorship Request (People)

A mental health conservatorship is a court-ordered arrangement where an appointed conservator makes personal and/or financial decisions for an adult incapable of providing for their own basic needs (food, clothing, shelter) due to a severe mental disorder. It’s used for "gravely disabled" individuals, often involving schizophrenia or bipolar disorder, and can authorize involuntary treatment or secure, locked facility placement.

Those petitioning for a conservatorship/guardianship must meet a high legal burden of proof demonstrating to a judge a person’s “incapacity." Conservatorships/guardianships don’t have to be permanent; removing them can be a key motivator for individuals to make positive choices.

The Alzheimer's Association's new annual report identifies 10 daily habits that can meaningfully reduce cognitive decline, including regular exercise, quality sleep, challenging your brain with new skills, eating well, and managing blood pressure and diabetes. Midlife — your late 30s through early 60s — is the prime window to build what experts call a "cognitive reserve," but the good news is it's truly never too late to start.

Small, consistent choices today are one of the most powerful investments you can make in your future self! Think of your brain like a savings account — the more you invest in it now, the more you'll have to draw from later!

Read More: Ten Things You Can Do Every Day To Support Your Brain Health (USA Today)

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