The very first blood test for Alzheimer's disease detection has been green-lit by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA), providing a simpler and less invasive method for early diagnosis and speedier intervention. It's a milestone moment for medical science.

While finding a cure remains elusive, we're edging closer to more impactful interventions that can slow cognitive decline. The blood test, known as the Lumipulse G pTau217/ß-Amyloid 1-42 Plasma Ratio screening, aims to identify the early accumulation of amyloid plaques in people aged 55 years or older, who show early signs of the disease.

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Anxiety and insomnia feed each other in a relentless cycle that erodes mental and physical health. This week’s NAMI Montana blog explains how elevated stress hormones, rumination, and muscle tension keep the brain awake, while sleep loss intensifies amygdala reactivity, worsening anxiety. Up to eighty percent of people with anxiety report persistent insomnia, yet evidence‑based solutions exist. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia (including digital versions), targeted anxiety treatment, and simple habits—consistent wake times, screen‑free wind‑down routines, breathing exercises, daylight exposure—can restore restful nights. The post also lists local NAMI support groups, classes, and helpline resources to help Montanans reclaim sleep.

Montana’s 2025 legislative session wrapped with milestone victories for mental health. Lawmakers, advocates, and partners finally overhauled the state’s behavioral‑health financing system after years of effort, creating a stronger foundation for community care. In a rapid January‑to‑May push, they also secured new forensic psychiatric beds, reducing reliance on county jails for people with serious mental illness—a need spotlighted in Katheryn Houghton’s recent article. These reforms, detailed in the video below, reshape Montana’s treatment continuum. None of this could have happened without your advocacy and financial backing; thank you for powering these wins. — Matt Kuntz, Executive Director.