HHS Secretary Highlights Social Media’s Mental Health Impact

Leads two roundtable discussions at Montebello High School Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Xavier Becerra participated in two roundtables at Montebello High School last week…

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Department of Education Hosts First Mental Health Summit

Part of Individuals with Disabilities Education Act implementation. The Department of Education hosted its first-ever virtual summit for supporting students with mental health disorders and disabilities this week.…

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First Lady Addresses Youth Mental Health

Hosts conversation at White House with surgeon general. This week, First Lady Jill Biden hosted a discussion on Youth Mental Health at the White House. She was joined…

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Navy Investigates Suicides of Four U.S. Sailors

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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