Concerns have been expressed about the lack of access to mental health support. In mid-April, three sailors assigned to the USS George Washington committed suicide within a week.…
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Presidential Proclamation National Eating Disorders Awareness Week
The president said, “National eating disorder hotlines have seen a more than 70 percent spike in the volume of calls and chats.” Official Proclamation from President Joseph R. Biden…
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HHS Funds Awards for Health Care Workers
$103 million dedicated to mental health and wellness. The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) announced last week that $103 million will be awarded to help improve…
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VA Proposes Copayment Waivers to Aid Mental Health
Points to research showing benefits of increased medical appointments. Veterans making primary care visits through the Veterans Affairs Department health care make copayments of $15 to $50 per…
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Student Mental Health Receives Federal Focus
Education and Justice Departments seek to safeguard students’ mental health in pandemic’s wake. This week, in honor of World Mental Health Day, the Education Department’s Office for Civil…
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HHS Department Awards Mental Health Grants
$74.2 million awarded to improve teenage mental health. The Department of Health and Humans Services (HHS) announced last week that the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration…
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VA Suicide Prevention Teams Experience Burnout
GAO reports Veterans Affairs understaffed for expanding workload. The Government Accountability Office (GAO) has reported that the Department of Veterans Affairs has increased programs and services for suicide…
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VA Counseling Productivity Targets Compromise Care
Mental health counselors required to see more patients in less time. The Department of Veterans Affairs instituted new metrics for mental health counselors in the Readjustment Counseling Service…
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Pandemic Takes Toll on Mental Health
Isolation harshest on young adults, poll shows. The health of young Americans has been harshly affected by the coronavirus pandemic, particularly in the area of mental health. A…
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CDC Report Underscores Mental Health Concerns
Health officials warning of the impact of COVID-19 measures. As the U.S. grapples with the effects of the shutdown during the pandemic, health experts have been identifying one…
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