Departments of Labor, Treasury, and Health and Human Services intend to remove barriers to treatment. The president’s administration has introduced new rules to improve access to mental health…
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HHS Secretary Outlines Suicide Prevention Efforts
Highlights 988 lifeline and comprehensive national strategy to support mental health. Health and Human Services Secretary Xavier Becerra highlighted the most recent data from the Substance Abuse and…
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Surgeon General Murthy Issues Health Advisory for Parental Stress
He says parent mental health is a large contributor to youth mental health. U.S. Surgeon General Vivek Murthy issued a public health advisory on parental mental health this…
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Administration Observes Overdose Awareness Week
President Biden reports, “The number of overdose deaths has started to decline.“ The White House issued President Joe Biden’s proclamation for Overdose Awareness Week, August 25 through 31.…
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White House Hosts Digital Creator Conference
Over 100 digital creators discuss issues facing the sector. The White House hosted its first-ever Creator Economy Conference on Wednesday, inviting over 100 digital creators to discuss the…
Read MoreDefense Department Offers Courses to Cope with Suicide
Two modules have been published to provide support for surviving family and friends. The Department of Defense has developed a course to help the military community support the…
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VA Commemorates Two Years of Improved 988 Hotline Use
The addition of Press 1 increased successful calls per day by 22.7 percent since 2022. This week, Veterans Affairs Secretary Denis McDonough highlighted the increased use of the…
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House Committee Sues Attorney General for Biden Interview Audio Recordings
Majority members maintain the audio is needed to cross-reference the transcripts. The House Judiciary Committee filed a lawsuit to force Attorney General Merrick Garland to turn over the…
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FDA Panel Votes Against First Proposed MDMA-Based Drug
Available data did not show a benefit to the PTSD patients for which it was intended. This week, a Food and Drug Administration (FDA) advisory panel voted against…
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FTC Notifies BetterHelp Customers About Refund Eligibility
The company agreed to a settlement regarding the use and sharing of consumers’ health information. The Federal Trade Commissioner (FTC) announced that around 800,000 people will be receiving…
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