Leon, 25, Shares Journey From Ketamine Addiction to Recovery
A young man who battled ketamine addiction at university is now helping others break free from substance abuse. His story shows that recovery is possible with the right support.
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4,000 Voices Shape New Plan to Prevent Autistic Suicides
A groundbreaking study analyzed responses from over 4,000 autistic individuals and their loved ones to identify what actually works in suicide prevention. Their lived experiences are now shaping government policy to create faster diagnoses and better mental health support.
Ex-Inmate Becomes First to Lead NYC Jails
Stanley Richards, who served time at Rikers Island in the 1980s, will make history as New York City's first formerly incarcerated corrections commissioner. His lived experience and years of reform work bring a fresh perspective to a system desperately in need of change.