The funding will support treatment, suicide prevention, and the 988 crisis hotline. The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) announced grant awards through the Substance Abuse and…
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DOJ Announces Agreement with Connecticut Children’s Hospital to End Transgender Treatments
The hospital agreed to no longer administer puberty blockers, cross-sex hormones, or perform gender surgeries on minors. The U.S. Department of Justice announced that it has reached an…
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VA and HHS Announce Psychedelic Drug Trials for Veteran Mental Health
The two organizations will partner together to increase the focus on clinical trials for psychedelic medications to treat serious mental illness. The U.S. Department of Health and Human…
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House Bill “Sunshine for Our Kids“ Would Restore Standard Time Permanently Nationwide
Two states already use on Standard Time permanently while no states use Daylight Saving year-round. Representatives Mary Gay Scanlon of Pennsylvania and Pat Harrigan 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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