Two states already use on Standard Time permanently while no states use Daylight Saving year-round. Representatives Mary Gay Scanlon of Pennsylvania and Pat Hanlon of North Carolina have…
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Congressman Kean Returns to House After Treatment for Depression
He stated that asking for help is strength, not weakness. Representative Tom Kean, Jr., of New Jersey returned to Washington, D.C., this week after being absent from Congress…
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HHS Secretary Announces Launch of Mental Health Initiative
The program will also address homelessness and substance abuse. Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. announced the new Safety Through Recovery, Engagement, and Evidence-Based Treatment…
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SAMHSA Invests in Prevention of Addiction and Support for Mental Health
The funding will also strengthen the behavioral health workforce. The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), a division within the U.S. Department of Health and Human…
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SAMHSA Invests in 988 Lifeline Operations
The nonprofit organization Vibrant has received $255 million to help administer the 988 Lifeline. The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) announced that it has granted…
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Surgeon General’s Office Issues Advisory on Youth Screen Use and Digital Heath Risks
HHS provides guidance and tools to address harms from screen use in children and teens. The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ (HHS) Office of the Surgeon…
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VA Reports Record Increase in Screenings for Suicide Risk and Follow-up Care
Department says more veterans are receiving screenings and timely evaluations as part of suicide prevention efforts. The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) announced record levels of screenings for…
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HHS Takes Action to Curb Psychiatric Overprescribing
Secretary Kennedy shared information and resources and advocated for a reduction in prescription medications for mental health. The Department for Health and Human Services (HHS) announced plans to…
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President Trump Orders FDA to Expedite Psychedelic Drug Reviews
Ibogaine compounds have been studied as potential therapies for treating mental health. President Donald Trump ordered the Food and Drug Administration to expedite and prioritize reviews of research…
Read MoreVA Announces Grant Opportunity for Community-Based Suicide Prevention
Community organizations are invited to apply through the Fox grant program. The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) announced a $112 million funding opportunity for organizations providing suicide prevention…
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