Dr. Simone
@dr-simone.bsky.social
Advocate. Writer. Counselor Educator. Simone Lambert, Ph.D., LPC
(opinions are my own)
(opinions are my own)
Trump cuts jobs at nation's mental health agency and some jobs at CDC : Shots - Health News
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Trump slashes mental health agency as shutdown drags on
Sources tell NPR that more than 100 employees have been laid off at the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Agency. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention had some cuts reversed late Saturday.
www.npr.org
October 12, 2025 at 8:44 PM
Trump cuts jobs at nation's mental health agency and some jobs at CDC : Shots - Health News
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www.npr.org/sections/sho...
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Americans are standing on a health care cliff.
More than 20 million Americans could see their premiums double.
Doctors, nurses, rural Americans, patients, and families are speaking out.
This isn’t political theater—and we will keep fighting this crisis.
More than 20 million Americans could see their premiums double.
Doctors, nurses, rural Americans, patients, and families are speaking out.
This isn’t political theater—and we will keep fighting this crisis.
October 1, 2025 at 7:32 PM
Americans are standing on a health care cliff.
More than 20 million Americans could see their premiums double.
Doctors, nurses, rural Americans, patients, and families are speaking out.
This isn’t political theater—and we will keep fighting this crisis.
More than 20 million Americans could see their premiums double.
Doctors, nurses, rural Americans, patients, and families are speaking out.
This isn’t political theater—and we will keep fighting this crisis.
Shelter is a basic human need. Expecting folks to thrive in mental health or addiction treatment without housing being addressed first is not realistic.
July 25, 2025 at 2:38 AM
Shelter is a basic human need. Expecting folks to thrive in mental health or addiction treatment without housing being addressed first is not realistic.
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Sheryl Crow goes into protest mode on her new song "The New Normal"
Sheryl Crow Shares Protest Song "The New Normal": Listen
Like so many of us, Rock And Roll Hall Of Famer Sheryl Crow is stressed out about living in a world where people’s social media feeds will pretty much reinforce whatever their beliefs already are, whe...
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July 18, 2025 at 4:07 PM
Sheryl Crow goes into protest mode on her new song "The New Normal"
Anyone else make a donation to NPR and PBS this morning?
July 18, 2025 at 2:47 PM
Anyone else make a donation to NPR and PBS this morning?
Made some good trouble this morning! Hands Off Higher Education! Healthcare is a human right! #AAUW #aauwdc #GoodTroubleLivesOn #johnlewis #FreedomToVote #DCStatehood
goodtroubleliveson.org#attend
goodtroubleliveson.org#attend
July 17, 2025 at 5:10 PM
Made some good trouble this morning! Hands Off Higher Education! Healthcare is a human right! #AAUW #aauwdc #GoodTroubleLivesOn #johnlewis #FreedomToVote #DCStatehood
goodtroubleliveson.org#attend
goodtroubleliveson.org#attend
I'm attending John Lewis Actions's event, “GOOD TROUBLE UMBRELLA PROTEST” - sign up now to join me! www.mobilize.us/john-lewis-a...
GOOD TROUBLE UMBRELLA PROTEST · John Lewis Actions
If you have been reluctant to protest when the weather is rainy or the sun is beating down, or if you are bored with the usual sign waving and want to jazz things up, this action is for you.
TIME: 9...
www.mobilize.us
July 17, 2025 at 12:09 PM
I'm attending John Lewis Actions's event, “GOOD TROUBLE UMBRELLA PROTEST” - sign up now to join me! www.mobilize.us/john-lewis-a...
Need to protect future student loan borrowers too! Women and students of color are more apt to rely on students loans. Student loan caps would impact graduate degree attainment and diminish the pipeline of representative mental health workers. #AAUW
www.forbes.com/sites/robert...
www.forbes.com/sites/robert...
Byrd Rule Halts Student Loan Overhaul For Existing Borrowers
The Senate parliamentarian blocks several key proposals, including student loan repayment plan changes for existing borrowers, and PSLF eligibility for residents.
www.forbes.com
June 27, 2025 at 1:32 PM
Need to protect future student loan borrowers too! Women and students of color are more apt to rely on students loans. Student loan caps would impact graduate degree attainment and diminish the pipeline of representative mental health workers. #AAUW
www.forbes.com/sites/robert...
www.forbes.com/sites/robert...
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This bill is a disaster for the country, and a threat to our democracy.
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June 24, 2025 at 5:25 PM
This bill is a disaster for the country, and a threat to our democracy.
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Congress Eyes Cap on Parent PLUS Loans
The loans are disproportionately utilized by Black and Latino families and the families of students at #HBCUs, and advocates worry the limits will hinder access to college. #HigherEd #EDUSky #AcademicSky bit.ly/440Zucv
The loans are disproportionately utilized by Black and Latino families and the families of students at #HBCUs, and advocates worry the limits will hinder access to college. #HigherEd #EDUSky #AcademicSky bit.ly/440Zucv
Advocates Say Parent PLUS Caps Will Reduce College Access
The loans are disproportionately utilized by Black and Latino families and the families of students at HBCUs, and advocates worry the limits will hinder access to college.
bit.ly
June 25, 2025 at 2:33 PM
Congress Eyes Cap on Parent PLUS Loans
The loans are disproportionately utilized by Black and Latino families and the families of students at #HBCUs, and advocates worry the limits will hinder access to college. #HigherEd #EDUSky #AcademicSky bit.ly/440Zucv
The loans are disproportionately utilized by Black and Latino families and the families of students at #HBCUs, and advocates worry the limits will hinder access to college. #HigherEd #EDUSky #AcademicSky bit.ly/440Zucv
The Trump Admin Is Shutting Down A Lifesaving Service For LGBTQ Youth — And We All Need To Fight Back - HuffPost
June 25, 2025 at 2:33 PM
The Trump Admin Is Shutting Down A Lifesaving Service For LGBTQ Youth — And We All Need To Fight Back - HuffPost
Unconscionable and frightening decision to eliminate crisis intervention for our most vulnerable youth! thehill.com/homenews/lgb...
Trump administration to shutter LGBTQ youth suicide hotline next month
President Trump’s administration has ordered a crisis service for LGBTQ youth to close within 30 days in a move that opponents have said will have dire consequences. The Substance Abuse …
thehill.com
June 18, 2025 at 9:15 PM
Unconscionable and frightening decision to eliminate crisis intervention for our most vulnerable youth! thehill.com/homenews/lgb...
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In the wake of President Trump's decision to withdraw from the World Health Organization, the agency is holding its first major meeting. How will that affect WHO — and the United States?
For the first time, the U.S. is absent from WHO's annual assembly. What's the impact?
In the wake of President Trump's decision to withdraw from the World Health Organization, the agency is holding its first major meeting. How will that affect WHO — and the United States?
www.npr.org
May 19, 2025 at 8:59 PM
In the wake of President Trump's decision to withdraw from the World Health Organization, the agency is holding its first major meeting. How will that affect WHO — and the United States?
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Some of the CDC's main channels for communicating urgent health information to the public have gone silent.
Diseases are spreading. The CDC isn't warning the public like it was months ago
Some of the CDC's main channels for communicating urgent health information to the public have gone silent.
www.npr.org
May 21, 2025 at 11:24 AM
Some of the CDC's main channels for communicating urgent health information to the public have gone silent.
Trump officials say yearly COVID shots will no longer be approved for healthy adults and children - PBS News.
May 20, 2025 at 5:07 PM
Trump officials say yearly COVID shots will no longer be approved for healthy adults and children - PBS News.
U.S. is absent from WHO's annual assembly. What's the impact? : Goats and Soda
www.npr.org/sections/goa...
www.npr.org/sections/goa...
For the first time, the U.S. is absent from WHO's annual assembly. What's the impact?
In the wake of President Trump's decision to withdraw from the World Health Organization, the agency is holding its first major meeting. How will that affect WHO — and the United States?
www.npr.org
May 20, 2025 at 12:50 AM
U.S. is absent from WHO's annual assembly. What's the impact? : Goats and Soda
www.npr.org/sections/goa...
www.npr.org/sections/goa...
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I’m back with another white board video. This one is on Medicaid funding & DC. Take 3 minutes and get smarter on the issue!
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May 1, 2025 at 10:08 PM
I’m back with another white board video. This one is on Medicaid funding & DC. Take 3 minutes and get smarter on the issue!
instagram.com/p/DJHoW4ZxuTF/
instagram.com/p/DJHoW4ZxuTF/