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Multiple NHS bodies in England are imposing minimum waits of two years or longer for ADHD and autism assessments, citing cost constraints amid surging demand for neurodiversity diagnoses.
Congress allocated $101 million for teen pregnancy prevention, but about $100 million remains unspent as of late in the 2026 fiscal year, prompting concerns from lawmakers.
A federal judge ruled that the Department of Health and Human Services must remove community integration language from a landmark disability rule, marking a significant reversal in federal disability protections.
A government review proposes limiting formal ADHD diagnoses and instead offering support through needs-based assessments, drawing criticism from health advocates who characterize it as rationing healthcare.
The head of a mental health review says young people face genuine mental health challenges rather than being a “snowflake generation,” citing economic uncertainty and social media pressures as key factors.
A family in Greater Manchester describes their five-and-a-half-year struggle to obtain an autism diagnosis for their 14-year-old daughter, citing deteriorating mental health and limited access to support without official documentation.
