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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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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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…
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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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Congressman Suspends Relection Campaign After House Launches Ethics Investigation
Representative Gonzalez is alleged to have had an affair with a staffer who later committed suicide. UPDATE March 5th, 9:30 PM EST Congressman Tony Gonzalez suspended his reelection…
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Senators Express Concerns Over AI Impact on Children and on the Workforce
Legislators feel that there should be stricter regulations put in place to mitigate some of their concerns. U.S. Senators Bernie Sanders of Vermont and Katie Britt of Alabama…
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Circuit Court Upholds Residency Requirement for NJ Assisted Suicide
Judges ruled that assisted suicide is not a “fundamental right,” and removing residency restrictions opens up the state to become a hub for “suicide tourism.” A panel of…
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Senators Craft AI Chatbot Child Safety Bill
The bill would lay down age restrictions and chatbot disclosure requirements in order to protect minors. Senators Josh Hawley of Missouri and Richard Blumenthal of Connecticut are promoting…
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GAO Finds Issues in Veterans Crisis Line Operations
Senate hears testimony about rising workload, inadequate support, and risks to veterans in crisis. The Government Accountability Office (GAO) reported that the Veterans Crisis Line faces operational strains…
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