The settlement resolves allegations of disability rights violations. The state of Maine agreed to address the unnecessary separation of children with behavioral disabilities away from their homes and…
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House Advances Overhaul of Veterans’ Healthcare
The bipartisan bill expands in-home care for veterans and mental health support for caregivers. The House of Representatives passed the Senator Elizabeth Dole 21st Century Veterans Healthcare and…
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DOJ Opens Investigation into Shooting of Mentally Ill Woman in Illinois
Body cam footage shows the deputy shooting the woman in her home. The Department of Justice (DOJ) opened a civil rights investigation into the July shooting of Sonya…
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School-Based Mental Health Services Receive $70 Million in Grants
The funding supports hiring and training over 4,000 new mental health professionals. The Department of Education has announced a $70 million investment into school-based mental health services. Distributed…
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Education Department Exceeds Goal to Recruit 250,000 School Staff
The additional 320,000 adults were recruited a year ahead of schedule. The Department of Education recruited 320,000 adults into school support roles in the 2023-2024 academic year, exceeding…
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FDA Approves New Schizophrenia Treatment with a Breakthrough Mechanism
Cobenfy offers an alternative that addresses symptoms of schizophrenia with a different approach. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently approved Cobenfy (xanomeline and trospium chloride) for…
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CDC Report Links Community Conditions to Lower Suicide Rates
The report shows access to health insurance, broadband internet, and higher incomes significantly reduces suicide risk. A recent report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)…
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Federal Agencies Strengthen Mental Health and Substance Abuse Care Access
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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