Federal workers who help run the health program for Sept. 11 first responders and survivors have been rehired after a bipartisan outcry forced the Trump administration to reverse deep cuts that threatened to hobble the program. More.

The promise of Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to restore the steep cuts to the World Trade Center Health Program was a worthless lie, betraying the heroes and victims of 9/11. He is a low character, but we didn’t know he would go that low. More.

Every year, millions of people are affected by emergencies such as armed conflicts and natural disasters. These crises disrupt families, livelihoods and essential services, and significantly impact mental health. Nearly all those affected experience psychological distress. A minority go on to develop mental health conditions such as depression or post-traumatic stress disorder. More.

Millions of Americans struggle silently with mental health issues every day. May is mental health awareness month and despite growing awareness, many individuals continue to suffer alone—burdened by the fear of judgment, limited access to affordable care, and a persistent societal stigma that discourages open conversations about mental wellness. More.

Mental Health Awareness Month, observed every year during the month of May, is an opportune time to fight stigma, provide support, increase awareness and remind individuals of the services and resources that exist to support the millions of people impacted by mental health issues. More.

The Trump administration's Health and Human Services Department (HHS) sent out reinstatement notices to staff members who were part of a federal healthcare program for 9/11 survivors, following a reduction in force at HHS and its subagencies as part of Trump's efforts to optimize the federal government. More.

The Department of Health and Human Services formally revoked some layoff notices on Tuesday, multiple federal health officials told CBS News, restoring some staff at the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the Food and Drug Administration. More.

In Chicago’s Edison Park, Midwesterners came together on Tuesday in the spirit of family, friendship, and first responders. Many watched the events of September 11, 2001 live on television, as some witnessed the tragedy in person. More.