The best early Amazon Spring Sale deals: Save on streaming, Apple, Samsung, and more


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Spring is on its way, and so is Amazon’s upcoming Big Spring Sale. We’re anticipating up to 40% off across dozens of categories, including outdoor, home, beauty, tech, and more, and we’re sure to see competing discounts from other retailers like Walmart, Best Buy, and Costco. ZDNET reviews the best gear year-round, and we’re here to help you cut through the noise and quickly find the best deals during the early spring period. 

Also: Amazon’s Big Spring Sale starts March 25: Dates, details, and deals to know

As ZDNET’s deals and shopping editor, I am always scouring the web for the best offers on our team’s favorite products. Our team of experts will be keeping track of the best offers as they arise in real time. In the meantime, here are the best early Amazon Spring Sale deals we’ve found that are live now.

Our favorite early Amazon Spring Sale deals 

Now until March 31, new and former Paramount+ subscribers can get any monthly plan for $2.99/month for your first two months. After two months, your plan will auto-renew at then-current full price of your plan. This is one of the best streaming offers we’ve seen since Black Friday, and they don’t come around often. 


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  • Current price: $56 (30% off) 
  • Original price: $80

Tax season is upon us, and you can save 30% on TurboTax’s desktop edition for federal and state tax returns.


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  • Current price: $20 (50% off) 
  • Original price: $40

While not a tech product, this is my most frequently used item of all time. Sure, it’s not practical for outings in my opinion, but Stanley cups are dishwasher safe and easy to clean, and they keep drinks cold. Plus, at a 30-ounce capacity, it’s an excellent way to keep yourself hydrated throughout the day and to encourage drinking more water. 

I also enjoy buying these on sale to use for gifts, they’re perfect for stashing a few goodies inside and adding a bow or tag on! 


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  • Current price: $589 (26% off)
  • Original price: $799

Acer’s Aspire 16 is a reliable everyday workhorse with a very efficient battery and slim form factor. If you’re looking for an easy-to-carry laptop that will last you all day, laptop expert Kyle Kucharski says the Aspire 16 fits the ticket (especially at this price). 

Review: Acer Aspire 16 AI


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TV deals

  • Current price: $699 (30% off)
  • Original price: $999

The Zenbook A14 is one of the lightest laptops our reviewer Kyle Kucharski has ever tested. “Despite its featherweight status, however, it has a solid build and some respectable hardware. You get 16GB of RAM, a brilliant OLED display, and a Snapdragon X Plus processor for responsive performance (and fantastic battery life),” he says.

Review: Asus Zenbook A14

The Zenbook A14 earned our Editors’ Choice award last year for combining all of these things into an enjoyable package. The 2025 model is absolutely still competitive for everyday tasks, office workflows, and all-day usage.


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  • Current price: $662 (17% off)
  • Original price: $799

Looking for an affordable laptop with a big-screen display? The Vivobook 16 features a Snapdragon X processor and 16GB of RAM for a battery-efficient, snappy laptop that’s perfect for everyday tasks, spreadsheet surfing, or some light gaming.


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  • Current price: $877 (35% off)
  • Original price: $1,349

This 16-inch ThinkPad from Lenovo’s E-series comes with everything you need for solid performance in the office. There’s an Intel Core 7 255H processor, 16GB of memory, a full 1TB SSD, Thunderbolt 4 ports, and a full-sized keyboard.


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  • Current price: $1,393 (13% off)
  • Original price: $1,599

Samsung’s Galaxy Book 5 Pro from last year features a brilliant 16-inch AMOLED touchscreen at 120Hz refresh. With 16GB of RAM and a 512GB SSD, you can get an extremely thin and light, big-screen laptop that delivers a premium user experience.

Review: Samsung Galaxy Book 5 Pro


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  • Current price: $999 (17% off)
  • Original price: $1,199

ZDNET editors are big fans of the 15-inch MacBook Air. With Apple’s latest upgrades to the Air series (more starting RAM for the same price, support for two external monitors with the lid open), the MacBook Air M4 feels a lot like a MacBook Pro. 

With the thin and light build, gorgeous Liquid Retina display, and all-day battery with the power-efficient M4 processor, the MacBook Air is still the best Mac for most folks.

Review: Apple MacBook Air M4


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  • Current price: $799 (13% off)
  • Original price: $899

Looking for a gaming laptop that won’t break the bank? Acer’s Nitro series features some laptops with heavy-hitting hardware but still in accessible price points. The Nitro 5 features an Intel Core i5-12500H processor and Nvidia GeForce RTX 3050 GPU, paired with 16GB of RAM and 512GB of storage. It’s also got a backlit keyboard with customizable lighting, support for Killer Wi-Fi 6 and a wide range of I/O.


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  • Current price: $1,799 (10% off)
  • Original price: $1,999

The MacBook Pro M4 has only been out for a year, but it’s already discounted to make room for the new M5 series Macs. The M4 is one of the best laptops on the consumer market right now, featuring a brilliant Liquid Retina XDR display, 24GB of unified memory, and all-day battery life. With the Pro, you’re equipped to handle basically any kind of task, from high-end creative workflows to 3D animation, coding, and gaming.

Also: Apple’s boringly awesome reason to buy the M4 MacBook Pro


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Tablet deals

  • Current price: $656
  • Original price: $699

The new iPad Air hasn’t even been out for a week, and it’s already discounted on Amazon. The upgraded iPad Air features the M4 chip, support for Wi-Fi 7, upgraded processing power, larger memory bandwidth, and an improved Center Stage camera. 

Review: iPad Air M4


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  • Current price: $830
  • Original price: $900

With the Surface Pro, you get a tablet that runs Windows 11 out of the box instead of a mobile operating system like Android or iPadOS. That means you won’t have to worry about finding apps or workarounds for your workflows. 

Review: Microsoft Surface Pro


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  • Current price: $240
  • Original price: $280

This new Samsung tablet is best suited for gaming, streaming, or multitasking, and comes with a super-fast charging battery. Samsung said the Galaxy Tab A11+ is “built for every member of the family, whether that’s helping a parent check off their to-do list, unlocking a student’s creativity, or enjoying some fun on the go.”

Also: The best Samsung tablets


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  • Current price: $299
  • Original price: $349

Apple’s base-model iPad is our pick for the best tablet for most people, thanks to its versatility. When it comes to features, you essentially get the same suite as the more expensive iPad Pro and iPad Air models, but in a lighter form factor and an 11-inch Liquid Retina True Tone display.   

Review: iPad 2025 (11th-Gen)


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Phone deals

  • Current price: $1,499 (9% off)
  • Original price: $1,650

The iPhone 17 Pro Max is available on Amazon as a renewed mobile device. Powered by Apple’s A19 Pro chip, the phone delivers flagship-level performance, a smooth 120Hz OLED screen, and a strong battery life rated up to 39 hours of video playback. It shares many similarities with the iPhone 17 Pro but differentiates itself with a larger battery and a 6.9-inch display.

Also: I broke my 5-year iPhone upgrade rule with the latest model – here’s why I’m not regretting it


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  • Current price: $877 (35% off)
  • Original price: $1,349

This 16-inch ThinkPad from Lenovo’s E-series comes with everything you need for solid performance in the office. There’s an Intel Core 7 255H processor, 16GB of memory, a full 1TB SSD, Thunderbolt 4 ports, and a full-sized keyboard.


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  • Current price: $949 (21% off)
  • Original price: $1,199

ZDNET’s editor-in-chief, Kerry Wan, says the Google Pixel 10 Pro XL offers a versatile camera system with impeccable zoom capabilities. The phone is powered by Google’s Tensor G5 chip, enabling deep Gemini AI integration across the device’s features. Plus, it ensures speedy performance, thanks in no small part to the 16GB of RAM. It boasts a large 6.8-inch Super Actua display that peaks at 3,300 nits of brightness, allowing the phone to look vibrant even under direct sunlight.


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  • Current price: $662 (17% off)
  • Original price: $799

Looking for an affordable laptop with a big-screen display? The Vivobook 16 features a Snapdragon X processor and 16GB of RAM for a battery-efficient, snappy laptop that’s perfect for everyday tasks, spreadsheet surfing, or some light gaming.


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  • Current price: $1,499 (17% off)
  • Original price: $1,799

Google’s Pixel 10 Pro Fold is a unique foldable. Our reviewer Cesar Cadenas says he “likes to think of it as a cross between an iPhone and the Galaxy Z Fold7, since it shares certain characteristics with both.” The Pro Fold supports Google’s Pixelsnap accessories, which provide fast wireless charging via the Qi2 standard, similar to MagSafe accessories for iPhone.

The Pixel 10 Pro Fold is a premium foldable with great performance thanks to the Tensor G5 chip. Both the Moonstone (silver) and Jade green options are on sale.


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Laptop deals

  • Current price: $699 (30% off)
  • Original price: $999

The Zenbook A14 is one of the lightest laptops our reviewer Kyle Kucharski has ever tested. “Despite its featherweight status, however, it has a solid build and some respectable hardware. You get 16GB of RAM, a brilliant OLED display, and a Snapdragon X Plus processor for responsive performance (and fantastic battery life),” he says.

Review: Asus Zenbook A14

The Zenbook A14 earned our Editors’ Choice award last year for combining all of these things into an enjoyable package. The 2025 model is absolutely still competitive for everyday tasks, office workflows, and all-day usage.


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  • Current price: $877 (35% off)
  • Original price: $1,349

This 16-inch ThinkPad from Lenovo’s E-series comes with everything you need for solid performance in the office. There’s an Intel Core 7 255H processor, 16GB of memory, a full 1TB SSD, Thunderbolt 4 ports, and a full-sized keyboard.


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  • Current price: $1,499 (12% off)
  • Original price: $1,699

The MacBook Pro with the base M5 chip is a fantastic option if you’d rather not spend upwards of two grand on a laptop. The difference in processing speed compared to the Pro chips is most noticeable during the most demanding workflows, so unless you really need top-tier performance, we recommend considering the base model Pro — especially while it’s $200 off. 

Also: I compared the M5 MacBook Pro to older Mac models – here’s my buying advice


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  • Current price: $589 (26% off)
  • Original price: $799

Acer’s Aspire 16 is a reliable everyday workhorse with a very efficient battery and slim form factor. If you’re looking for an easy-to-carry laptop that will last you all day, laptop expert Kyle Kucharski says the Aspire 16 fits the ticket (especially at this price). 

Review: Acer Aspire 16 AI


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  • Current price: $662 (17% off)
  • Original price: $799

Looking for an affordable laptop with a big-screen display? The Vivobook 16 features a Snapdragon X processor and 16GB of RAM for a battery-efficient, snappy laptop that’s perfect for everyday tasks, spreadsheet surfing, or some light gaming.


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  • Current price: $1,393 (13% off)
  • Original price: $1,599

Samsung’s Galaxy Book 5 Pro from last year features a brilliant 16-inch AMOLED touchscreen at 120Hz refresh. With 16GB of RAM and a 512GB SSD, you can get an extremely thin and light, big-screen laptop that delivers a premium user experience.

Review: Samsung Galaxy Book 5 Pro


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  • Current price: $999 (17% off)
  • Original price: $1,199

ZDNET editors are big fans of the 15-inch MacBook Air. With Apple’s latest upgrades to the Air series (more starting RAM for the same price, support for two external monitors with the lid open), the MacBook Air M4 feels a lot like a MacBook Pro. 

With the thin and light build, gorgeous Liquid Retina display, and all-day battery with the power-efficient M4 processor, the MacBook Air is still the best Mac for most folks.

Review: Apple MacBook Air M4


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  • Current price: $1,799 (10% off)
  • Original price: $1,999

The MacBook Pro M4 has only been out for a year, but it’s already discounted to make room for the new M5 series Macs. The M4 is one of the best laptops on the consumer market right now, featuring a brilliant Liquid Retina XDR display, 24GB of unified memory, and all-day battery life. With the Pro, you’re equipped to handle basically any kind of task, from high-end creative workflows to 3D animation, coding, and gaming.

Also: Apple’s boringly awesome reason to buy the M4 MacBook Pro


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  • Current price: $799 (13% off)
  • Original price: $899

Looking for a gaming laptop that won’t break the bank? Acer’s Nitro series features some laptops with heavy-hitting hardware but still in accessible price points. The Nitro 5 features an Intel Core i5-12500H processor and Nvidia GeForce RTX 3050 GPU, paired with 16GB of RAM and 512GB of storage. It’s also got a backlit keyboard with customizable lighting, support for Killer Wi-Fi 6 and a wide range of I/O.


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  • Current price: $1,259 (10% off)
  • Original price: $1,399

The ROG Strix G16 is a quintessential portable gaming laptop, with a sleek and smooth build, superior cooling tech, and solid hardware loadout. This model comes with an Intel Core i7 and Nvidia GeForce 5060 with 16GB of DDR5 memory.


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Kitchen and household deals

  • Current price: $35 (30% off) 
  • Original price: $50 

Right now, you can save up to 45% off Amazon devices, including several Ring camera models, like the popular indoor cam for under $50. 


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  • Current price: $170 (23% off) 
  • Original price: $220 

If you’re eyeing a smart home hub that’s smaller and cheaper than the Echo Show 21, the Echo Show 11 may fit the bill. Expert Maria Diaz says it features some nicer upgrades that make it well-received this year. 

Also: I’m a fan of the Echo Show 11, even if it’s not perfect


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Health and wellness deals 

Amazon is offering a sweet discount on Samsung’s Ultra smartwatch from last year. When you purchase the Galaxy Watch Ultra from Amazon, you’ll also get a $100 gift card to the shopping site. Since the smartwatch already costs $650 and this deal, which includes the titanium silver and titanium white finishes, costs $650 altogether, you’re basically getting a $100 gift card at no additional cost. Pretty sweet. 

Samsung phone users will get the most out of this smartwatch, which offers days of battery life, a large, bright display, and a substantial watch size for bigger wrists. 

Also: I bought the 2025 version of Samsung’s Galaxy Watch Ultra – here’s the model I’d recommend instead


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  • Current price: $300 (25% off) 
  • Original price: $400

If you want all-day battery life, Apple’s latest health features (including a Hypertension Detection feature), sleep tracking, workout monitoring, and phone-free communication, the Apple Watch Series 11 is health and wearable expert Nina Raemont’s best recommendation. In the three-product watch lineup, the Series 11 is in between the affordable SE 3 and the Ultra 4 in both features and price.

Review: Apple Watch Series 11


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  • Current price: $290 (17% off) 
  • Original price: $350

The Pixel Watch 4 is supplemented by powerful Gemini AI features that make fitness tracking fun and simple. It also improves on some hardware hiccups from the Pixel Watch 3, like an updated charging dock that is far simpler and quicker to connect. It’s got 30 hours of battery life for all-day use and then some. 

Also: I tried the Google Pixel Watch 4 – and these key features made it feel indispensable


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  • Current price: $219 (12% off) 
  • Original price: $250 

Looking for an affordable Apple Watch for phone-free communication and workout tracking? The Apple Watch SE 3 is your best bet. While you won’t get some of the more advanced features available on the Apple Watch Series 11 or Ultra 4, you’re getting a capable, budget-friendly watch that will do most of what you need. 

Also: I compared every Apple Watch – here’s why I recommend this model the most


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  • Current price: $370 (26% off) 
  • Original price: $500

This $370 discount price seems more manageable for the Galaxy Watch 8 Classic. The Galaxy Watch 8 Classic differs from its cheaper Galaxy Watch 8 sibling because of the rotating bezel attached on the Classic. When ZDNET’s Matt Miller tested out the Classic, he complimented the new and improved bezel. 

Also: I used every Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 Series model – and my favorite isn’t the Ultra

“The smoothness of the rotation has been greatly improved. I couldn’t believe how seamlessly the bezel rotated and found myself rotating it right and left as a fidget spinner,” he writes. A fitness tracker and a fidget spinner — wow! 


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  • Current price: $136 (10% off)
  • Original price: $160

Want a discreet fitness tracker that tells you the time and tracks your steps? This one by Fitbit does the job. 


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  • Current price: $368 (8% off)
  • Original price: $400

Want to track your sleep without the help of a smartwatch? A smart ring is a great alternative — plus, it offers far more battery life and a discreet look. If you’re already in the Android ecosystem, the Samsung Galaxy Ring connects to your Android phone, and it tracks sleep, exercise, and stress. 


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Outdoor deals 

  • Current price: $150 (25% off) 
  • Original price: $200 

The warmer weather is here and this outdoor cam doubles as a spotlight. Expert Maria Diaz was impressed with this one from Ring. It has a wide field of view, HDR video support, and an extra impressive feature.

Also: This is my favorite backyard spotlight camera


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  • Current price: $700 (13% off) 
  • Original price: $900

Warmer times are on the way, and a smart cooler may be just the upgrade you need. Expert Maria Diaz likes Anker’s EverFrost cooler for keeping snacks and drinks crisp, and this model is great for camping, fishing, roadtrips, and more. 

Also: The smart cooler that stopped me from toting ice again


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When is Amazon’s Spring Sale? 

Amazon’s Big Spring Sale 2026 will run from March 25-31, 2026.

How did we choose these early Amazon Spring Sale deals?

Here at ZDNET, we focus only on smartphone deals we think are truly worth paying for. These are products we would actually want for ourselves, our friends, and family. Our experts typically look for deals of 20% or more, or for products that rarely go on sale. However, if there are exceptions to the rule, we believe the phone in question is a top-tier device. 

We take customer feedback into account, analyzing user reviews to see what people really liked about their purchase. The goal here is to provide reliable guidance so you can shop smarter and avoid wasting money on smartphones that are lackluster and just not worth buying.

More questions? Read our Big Spring Sale shopping guide to discover everything you need to know about Amazon’s seasonal spring sale.





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Do you ever walk past a person on the streets exhibiting mental health issues and wonder what happened to their family? I have a brother—or at least, I used to. I worry about where he is and hope he is safe. He hasn’t taken my call since 2014.

James and his brother as young children playing together before his brother became sick. James is on the right and his brother is on the left.

James and his brother as young children playing together before his brother became sick. James is on the right and his brother is on the left.

When I was 13, I had a very bad day. I was in the back of the car, and what I remember most was the world-crushing sound violently panging off every surface: he was pounding his fists into the steering wheel, and I worried it would break apart. He was screaming at me and my mother, and I remember the web of saliva and tears hanging over his mouth. His eyes were red, and I knew this day would change everything between us. My brother was sick.

Nearly 20 years later, I still have trouble thinking about him. By the time we realized he was mentally ill, he was no longer a minor. The police brought him to a facility for the standard 72-hour hold, where he was diagnosed with paranoid delusional schizophrenia. Concluding he was not a danger to himself or others, they released him.

There was only one problem: at 18, my brother told the facility he was not related to us and that we were imposters. When they let him out, he refused to come home.

My parents sought help and even arranged for medication, but he didn’t take it. Before long, he disappeared.

My brother’s decline and disappearance had nothing to do with the common narratives about drug use or criminal behavior. He was sick. By the time my family discovered his condition, he was already 18 and legally independent from our custody.

The last time he let me visit, I asked about his bed. I remember seeing his dirty mattress on the floor beside broken glass and garbage. I also asked about the laptop my parents had gifted him just a year earlier. He needed the money, he said—and he had maxed out my parents’ credit card.

In secret from my parents, I gave him all the cash I had saved. I just wanted him to be alright.

My parents and I tried texting and calling him; there was no response except the occasional text every few weeks. But weeks turned into months.

Before long, I was graduating from high school. I begged him to come. When I looked in the bleachers, he was nowhere to be seen. I couldn’t help but wonder what I had done wrong.

The last time I heard from him was over the phone in 2014. I tried to tell him about our parents and how much we all missed him. I asked him to be my brother again, but he cut me off, saying he was never my brother. After a pause, he admitted we could be friends. Making the toughest call of my life, I told him he was my brother—and if he ever remembers that, I’ll be there, ready for him to come back.

I’m now 32 years old. I often wonder how different our lives would have been if he had been diagnosed as a minor and received appropriate care. The laws in place do not help families in my situation.

My brother has no social media, and we suspect he traded his phone several years ago. My family has hired private investigators over the years, who have also worked with local police to try to track him down.

One private investigator’s report indicated an artist befriended my brother many years ago. When my mother tried contacting the artist, they said whatever happened between them was best left in the past and declined to respond. My mom had wanted to wish my brother a happy 30th birthday.

My brother grew up in a safe, middle-class home with two parents. He had no history of drug use or criminal record. He loved collecting vintage basketball cards, eating mint chocolate chip ice cream, and listening to Motown music. To my parents, there was no smoking gun indicating he needed help before it was too late.

The next time you think about a person screaming outside on the street, picture their families. We need policies and services that allow families to locate and support their loved ones living with mental illness, and stronger protections to ensure that individuals leaving facilities can transition into stable care. Current laws, including age-based consent rules, the limits of 72-hour holds, and the lack of step-down or supported housing options, leave too many families without resources when a serious diagnosis occurs.

Governments and lawmakers need to do better for people like my brother. As someone who thinks about him every day, I can tell you the burden is too heavy to carry alone.

James Finney-Conlon is a concerned brother and mental health advocate. He can be reached at [email protected].



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