5 ways to help kids with back-to-school anxiety.

3 men face charges in wild Alabama brawl. Advice for taking a mental health day. August 9, 2023 | [VIEW IN BROWSER]( This is TODAY August 9, 2023 | [VIEW IN BROWSER]( This is TODAY Charges have been brought against three men and more are expected after a wild brawl in Alabama that was captured on video went viral. Plus, a child psychiatrist gives tips on how to help kids with back-to-school anxiety, and experts share advice for any adults looking to make the most of a mental health day. The Latest   [3 men have been charged after a waterfront brawl in Alabama went viral. What happened?]( Three men are [facing misdemeanor assault charges]( and police expect more charges to be brought following a wild brawl in Montgomery, Alabama, that went viral after being caught on video. The charges came after a group of white men were seen [attacking a Black dockworker]( at the Montgomery Riverfront on Aug. 5. Police confirmed [witness accounts of the incident]( that the dockworker was attacked by several members of a private pontoon when he attempted to move their pontoon to make way for the Harriott II Riverboat. Asked whether the situation constituted a hate crime, Montgomery Police Chief Darryl Albert said at a news conference that "based on the elements of this crime, those elements did not exist.” [Read more here](. [Weight-loss drug Wegovy also cuts the risk of stroke and heart attacks, company says.]( The popular obesity drug [Wegovy]( may be the first of its type to do more than just help people shed pounds, according to results released by the company that makes it. Using Wegovy also[cuts the risk of heart attack and stroke by 20%](, drugmaker Novo Nordisk said yesterday. One obesity medicine specialist told NBC News that the results may be compelling enough to get insurance companies to cover the cost of Wegovy, which currently can be more than $1,300 a month. The findings were based on a late-stage clinical trial of more than 17,000 adults ages 45 and up who got a 2.4-milligram dose of Wegovy or a placebo in addition to standard care. [Read more here](. [🧠I’m a child psychiatrist: Here are 5 things I do for my kids’ back-to-school mental health.]( A new school year doesn't just mean back-to-school shopping for new clothes plus a fresh new haircut. It can also mean managing back-to-school stress kids may be feeling. Dr. Howard Y. Liu, a child and adolescent psychiatrist from the University of Nebraska Medical Center and a father of four, shared [5 mental health tips]( with us for managing any [back-to-school anxiety](. Getting kids into a reliable routine quickly, making sure they get enough sleep and talking to them about bullying can help make the return to school a little less bumpy. He also shared [signs of mental distress to look for in kids]( when school starts. 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Getting outdoors, taking a short trip or spending time with your kids can be good reminders of life outside work. [See all the tips here](. What's for dinner?   Allow us to do the meal-planning for you. Turn a regular BLT into a mouthwatering BLAT with this [grilled Italian chicken BLAT sandwich]( from barbecue guru Matt Abdoo. The "A" is for avocado, which goes on top of the marinated chicken with some salt and pepper for a healthy twist. Matt's Italian marinade with herbs and spices adds plenty of flavor to the chicken and can also be saved for any steak, fish or pork later in the week. [Get the recipe](. Daily Delight   A little pick-me-up before you go. Jayne Burns is [101 years old](, but she [still clocks into a 9-to-5 job]( three days a week. She also still drives to work, where she cuts fabric at a Joann store in Ohio. She says her job keeps her feeling young. “You’ve got to keep moving and not sit around the house all day,” Burns told TODAY.com. "I just like working and I like working with people.” She shared [5 other longevity lessons]( she has learned, like eating in moderation, taking care of her skin and always seeking out friends among co-workers. “I just like to be around other people,” she said. “Most of them are very friendly.”   Thanks for letting us in your inbox! See you again tomorrow morning. Written by Scott Stump | Edited by Shane Lou Want to refer a friend?[Subscribe here]( Send us Feedback Follow us on Facebook More TODAY Newsletters 30 Rockefeller Plaza New York, NY 10112 [Manage Subscriptions]( | [Unsubscribe](listvar=sub_today) | [Privacy]( | [Contact]( [MANAGE SUBSCRIPTION]( | [UNSUBSCRIBE](listvar=sub_today) | [PRIVACY]( | [CONTACT](