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By Faith Ashmore, Benzinga

While the mental health crisis has been slowly brewing for decades, the global pandemic truly shined a spotlight on how many millions of Americans are struggling with mental health. Since the onset of the pandemic, 38% more Americans are participating in mental health care treatment of some kind, whether that be inpatient or outpatient services. Meanwhile, a recent poll done by CNN and the Kaiser Family Foundation showed that an overwhelming majority of Americans, roughly 90%, believe we are currently experiencing a mental health care crisis.

The mental healthcare space is experiencing spikes in multiple different areas. One of the more concerning areas that are alarming professionals and the public alike is how youth mental health continues to worsen. In 2021, more than 4 in 10 students felt persistently sad or hopeless, with more than 1 in 5 students seriously considering attempting suicide. Serious mental health diagnoses and rates of addiction have also seen an uptick in recent years. In 2022, the CDC reported 105,454 drug overdose deaths, which was more than double the number from 2015 and a fivefold increase from 2002. Many of these overdoses were among middle-aged men, where an epidemic of loneliness has been reported. Now, more than ever, there is a need for high-quality mental healthcare facilities that can be a beacon of hope for millions of Americans.

How Elevate Health And Wellness Is Revolutionizing The Health Care Industry

Elevate Health and Wellness is a dual-licensed outpatient clinic that specializes in mental health and addiction treatment for adolescents and adults in Westport, CT; it provides unique in-person visits and electronic communication software in-between visits. The companys mission is to provide accessible, compassionate and comprehensive treatment services, and, differentiating it from many competitors, the company has made accepting insurance a key part of its platform. The lack of insurance accepted at inpatient services has historically been a barrier to entry for people who need help and are in a vulnerable position.

The clinic offers a range of in-network services that include outpatient detoxification, medication evaluation and management, individual and family psychotherapy, ADHD evaluation and testing, therapy services, and intensive outpatient programs for adolescents and adults. While many inpatient services do not have a full ecosystem that includes outpatient services, Elevate prides itself on its comprehensive approach to mental health care. The company services over 3,000 patients through its outpatient services and has virtual software to help connect patients to treatment providers with ease.

Elevate's cohesive interdisciplinary team of psychiatrists, clinical psychologists, and licensed psychotherapists ensures that every patient receives quality care. The company looks at mental healthcare from a holistic approach and provides nutrition and fitness programs as well as primary care opportunities to ensure that patients have the tools necessary to live healthy and

happy lives.

Elevate is also in the process of obtaining a Certificate of Need (CON) for a new location in Clinton, Connecticut. This expansion aims to meet the growing need for inpatient residential facilities for adult and adolescent populations struggling with mental illness or co-morbid disorders. As Americans grapple with the ongoing mental health care crisis, companies like Elevate are champions for those who are struggling.

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The Ukrainian Congress Committee of America, Inc. (UCCA) has filed in opposition to the allocation of additional spectrum to SpaceX, and called for an immediate investigation into the behavior of the companys largest shareholder Elon Musk in the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) rulemaking to open the 1.6/2.4 GHz band to new entrants.

The non-profit, non-partisan organization called on the FCC to determine if it should place restrictions on Elon Musks control, management, or involvement in Starlink, or revoke the companys license entirely, following erratic behavior and chronic use of illegal drugs that place Musks qualifications to operate FCC licensed facilities into question.

At the heart of the matter is the Commissions responsibility to ensure that any company which is granted the privilege of operating on public airwaves meets certain qualifications and serves the public interest, said Arthur Belendiuk, UCCAs lead regulatory attorney. Musk has used the companys FCC licenses to support the military of a foreign power that is actively engaged in an illegal war and who has committed countless war crimes. Offering military aid to Russia is just the tip of the iceberg in a pattern of repeated abuse of the Starlink systembehavior which demands an immediate FCC investigation.

As an FCC licensee, SpaceX has the basic statutory duty to conduct its operations in the public interest. As UCCAs filing outlines, numerous examples show that the company has not met that standard. In Musks role as chief apologist for indicted war criminal Vladimir Putin, he has used the Starlink network to illegally meddle in U.S. Foreign Policy:

• According to reports, Elon Musk refused a Ukrainian Armed Forces request to activate his Starlink satellite network in Crimea's port city of Sevastopol to aid an attack on Russia's fleet (page 3).
• Disabling the Starlink service and allowing Ukrainian civilians to be murdered by Russian missiles is unconscionable. However, Musk was not done. Despite warnings from U.S. Senators to stop interfering on the side of Russia, Musk has now made the Starlink system available to the Russian military (page 4).
• This begs the question, why does Musk believe that he has the authority to engage in U.S. foreign policy? Not only is Musk making decisions concerning Russias illegal invasion of Ukraine, but he is also engaging with China, often in ways that violate U.S. foreign policy. For example, Musk was recently accused of withholding internet service in Taiwan (page 6).

Musks chronic use of illegal drugs also places his qualifications as an FCC licensee in jeopardy. Illegal drug use by FCC licensees, either on or off-station premises, is historically a matter of grave concern to the Commission. In prior proceedings, if the FCC found that a licensee continued to deliberately flout Commission rules or was irremediably incompetent, the regulator has acted to revoke licenses.

The filing outlines reports of Musks use of mind-altering LSD, cocaine, ecstasy, ketamine, and psychedelic mushrooms. The group goes on to say, [w]hen the controlling shareholder is acting erratically, believes he has the authority to set U.S. foreign policy and admits to taking drugs including taking drugs with board members and officers, it is reasonable to conclude that Musk and his management team lack the basic competence to remain FCC licensees.

UCCAs landmark filing seeks to hold licensees like SpaceX accountable by calling for an immediate FCC investigation into multiple accusations of disqualifying conduct. Until an investigation can be completed, UCCA calls on the FCC to stop processing all Starlink applications and require Musk to step down from any management, control, or decision-making authority concerning the Starlink system.

Why is Musk shilling for Russia? More importantly, why is critical communications and defense infrastructure in the hands of a drug addled conspiracy theorist who thinks he has the power to dictate U.S. foreign policy, UCCAs filing concludes.

A copy of UCCAs comment is available here.

The Ukrainian Congress Committee of America, Inc., is an umbrella organization that unites nearly 30 Ukrainian-American organizations and represents the interests of approximately two million Americans of Ukrainian descent. UCCA is a non-profit, nonpartisan community-based organization with local all-volunteer chapters across the United States.

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Airport security isnt as tight as you might think.

According to the Transportation Security Administration (TSA), there have been at least 300 instances of people bypassing parts of airport security since March 2023.¹

In November, two women faced arrest at Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport after breaching a secured exit due to running late for their flight. Meanwhile, at Palm Springs International Airport in February, a ticketed traveler passed through an unstaffed body scanner, prompting authorities to evacuate post-security areas as a precautionary measure.

In a separate incident in February, a woman managed to bypass TSA officers who check IDs at Nashville International Airport. She then proceeded to sneak into the bag-screening line. After her belongings passed through the X-ray, she boarded an American Airlines flight without a ticket, eventually flying to Los Angeles International Airport where she was detained by the FBI. As of now, she has not faced charges, with the FBI refraining from commenting on an ongoing investigation.

Clear, a private screening service offering an expedited alternative to TSA queues, has also faced scrutiny due to breaches in the past two years.²

In one instance last year, an individual managed to pass Clear security using a boarding pass retrieved from an airport garbage can. Another incident in 2022 involved TSA officers identifying ammunition in a man's luggage, only to discover that he had utilized false identification to bypass Clear screening.

These security concerns are coming to light at a time when the TSA is investing in heightened security measures, including a $3.8 million contract with AI security company Liberty Defense Holdings (TSXV:SCAN) (OTCQB:LDDFF) for its multi-technology security solutions for detecting concealed weapons in high-traffic areas such as airports, stadiums, and schools.

This contract focuses on Research and Development to provide the TSA with software, engineering, and enhancements to Liberty Defenses High-Definition Advanced Imaging Technology (HD-AIT) Wideband Upgrade Kit to improve detection capabilities and enhance the passenger experience.

Better Safety for Todays Threats

Liberty Defense has also begun deploying its HEXWAVE system at North American airports to improve screening for passengers and staff, including Denver International, Toronto Pearson, and one unit to the TSA under its On-Person Screening Capability Program for the screening of Aviation Workers.

The HEXWAVE system uses AI, electromagnetic waves, and 3D imaging to scan and detect potentially dangerous items like metal, 3D-printed plastic guns, powders, and liquids. The process is quick and contactless, allowing individuals to walk through a portal without removing their keys or cell phones.

On April 23, Liberty Defense Holdings (TSXV:SCAN) (OTCQB:LDDFF) announced international shipments of HEXWAVE to the Subic Bay Airport in the Philippines and to Schiphol Airport in Amsterdam, the Netherlands.

Liberty Defense (TSXV:SCAN) (OTCQB:LDDFF) has already made sales in Europe³ and Asia,⁴ with more international deals coming down the pipeline thanks to the companys robust international distribution network, which is facilitated by two prominent partners in the security and detection industry.

With global offices and representation across Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and Asia, these partners have deployed thousands of security systems. HEXWAVE perfectly complements the requirements for on-person screening in these locations.

Earlier this year, Liberty Defense announced a strategic agreement with Viken Detection to sell 30 HEXWAVE units in 2024. The agreement includes an upfront payment for the first 15 units to accelerate market penetration. Viken Detection, a global leader in threat detection and screening technologies, will incorporate the HEXWAVE walkthrough people screening system into its product portfolio for the Americas.

Liberty Defense has been awarded the 2023 'ASTORS' Homeland Security Award from American Security Today (AST) for its HEXWAVE system. It was honored with the Gold ASTORS Award in the Best Metal/Weapons Detection Solution category. The 'ASTORS' Awards Program recognizes industry leaders in physical and border security, cybersecurity, emergency preparedness, law enforcement, and first responders, as well as government agencies at all levels for their efforts to enhance national security.

Click here for more information about Liberty Defense (TSXV:SCAN) (OTCQB:LDDFF).

[1] https://www.washingtonpost.com/travel/2024/04/04/airport-security-tsa-stowaway/

[2] https://www.washingtonpost.com/transportation/2023/08/10/tsa-clear-enhanced-id-checks/

[3] https://libertydefense.com/news/distribution-agreement-and-partnership-with-grasp-innovations-netherlands/

[4] https://libertydefense.com/news/liberty-defense-announces-first-sale-of-hexwave-to-an-international-airport-in-asia-pacific/

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