Surgeon General Warns Social Media Poses ‘Profound Risk’ to Young People
Mental Health
Surgeon General Warns Social Media Poses ‘Profound Risk’ to Young People
2023-05-24 17:48:44
by Dan McCue

WASHINGTON — While social media use may be beneficial to some people, the U.S. surgeon general warned Tuesday that not enough is being done to fully understand or address the likely harm it does to the mental health and well-being... Read More

Ashley Judd to Talk Privacy, Reporting on Suicide at National Press Club
Mental Health
Ashley Judd to Talk Privacy, Reporting on Suicide at National Press Club
2023-05-03 14:42:53
by Dan McCue

WASHINGTON — Actor and social justice advocate Ashley Judd will speak at the National Press Club on Tuesday, May 9, on the current state of privacy law and the need for more responsible and respectful reporting on suicides. Judd’s mother,... Read More

Most Still Skittish About Discussing Mental Health at Work
Mental Health
Most Still Skittish About Discussing Mental Health at Work
2023-04-25 20:38:39
by Dan McCue

AUSTIN, Texas — Despite the fact over half of all Americans have taken a “mental health day” off from work, most say they don’t admit it and are concerned their employers don’t do enough to support their mental well-being, according... Read More

Research Shows Kids Need Play for Their Mental Health
Mental Health
Research Shows Kids Need Play for Their Mental Health
2023-04-05 21:36:03
by Claire Cleveland

WASHINGTON — In 2021, the United States declared child and adolescent mental health a national emergency. COVID-19 was a factor, but a decline in mental health had been documented for at least a decade. In 2018, suicide was the second... Read More

Gonzalez Nets $2.2M in Grants for University Mental Health
Education
Gonzalez Nets $2.2M in Grants for University Mental Health
2023-04-03 20:51:27
by Dan McCue

BROWNSVILLE, Texas — Rep. Vicente Gonzalez, D-Texas, announced this week that the University of Texas, Rio Grande Valley, will receive two grants, worth $2,238,994, over a period of five years to train school-based mental health service providers. The grants, which... Read More

‘Ted Lasso,’ Mental Health Share Center Stage at White House
Mental Health
‘Ted Lasso,’ Mental Health Share Center Stage at White House
2023-03-20 13:47:34
by Dan McCue

WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden and First Lady Dr. Jill Biden are teaming up with Apple TV+’s “Ted Lasso” on Monday to highlight “the importance of addressing your mental health to promote overall well-being.” The first couple hosted actor Jason... Read More

Fetterman Checks Into Walter Reed for Treatment of Clinical Depression
U.S. Senate
Fetterman Checks Into Walter Reed for Treatment of Clinical Depression
2023-02-16 21:38:54
by Dan McCue

WASHINGTON — Sen. John Fetterman, D-Pa., checked himself into the Walter Reed National Military Medical Center in Bethesda, Maryland, on Wednesday night to receive treatment for clinical depression, his office said Thursday. The senator, who suffered a near-fatal stroke while... Read More

Student Mental Health Surveys Forecast College Retention Troubles
Mental Health
Student Mental Health Surveys Forecast College Retention Troubles
2023-01-17 17:02:18
by Kate Michael

WASHINGTON — Perhaps the highest percentage to date — 76% — of undergraduate college students surveyed in a 2021 Gallup poll suggested that they have considered dropping out of college due to mental health concerns. This statistic was recently shared... Read More

NY Governor Unveils Far-Reaching Plan to Address Mental Illness
Mental Health
NY Governor Unveils Far-Reaching Plan to Address Mental Illness
2023-01-10 20:38:01
by Dan McCue

ALBANY, N.Y. — New York Gov. Kathy Hochul used her first State of the State address since being elected to a full four-year term in November 2022 to vow to dramatically change the state’s approach to dealing with mental health... Read More

Southern States Rank Among Nation’s Most Stressed in New Survey
In The News
Southern States Rank Among Nation’s Most Stressed in New Survey
2022-12-07 16:20:46
by Dan McCue

PHUKET, Thailand — Alabama, Louisiana and South Carolina ranked among the nation’s most stressed states, according to a new study conducted by addiction specialists at Diamond Rehab Thailand, a luxury inpatient rehab center in Southeast Asia. For the purpose of... Read More

Scholarship Program Created for Aspiring VA Mental Health Professionals
Mental Health
Scholarship Program Created for Aspiring VA Mental Health Professionals
2022-11-30 16:24:04
by TWN Staff

WASHINGTON — A new scholarship program has been established by the Department of Veterans Affairs to assist individuals pursuing graduate degrees in psychology, social work, marriage and family therapy, or mental health counseling. The new initiative is called the Vet... Read More

Problem Solvers Endorse Bill Aimed at Improving Mental Health Care for Veterans
Mental Health
Problem Solvers Endorse Bill Aimed at Improving Mental Health Care for Veterans
2022-10-25 20:55:21
by Dan McCue

WASHINGTON — The bipartisan House Problem Solvers Caucus on Tuesday endorsed the VA Zero Suicide Demonstration Project Act, a bipartisan bill aimed at improving suicide prevention and mental health care for veterans. In 2019, there was an average of more... Read More

Biden Administration Makes Millions Available to Expand Mental Health Care
Mental Health
Biden Administration Makes Millions Available to Expand Mental Health Care
2022-10-18 21:52:38
by Dan McCue

WASHINGTON — The Biden administration said Tuesday it will award millions of dollars in grants to expand all-hours mental health and substance abuse care in more communities around the country. The new funding opportunity was authorized by the Bipartisan Safer... Read More

Iowa Ag Chief Touts Success of Farmer Mental Health Program
In The States
Iowa Ag Chief Touts Success of Farmer Mental Health Program
2022-10-10 20:50:40
by Dan McCue

DES MOINES, Iowa — Iowa farmers are reaping the benefits of a new mental health and wellness and stress assistance program, according to Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig. The program, Farm and Ranch Wellness: Meeting Local Needs, started in... Read More

Increased Telehealth Use Appears to Have Reduced Risk of Opioid Overdose
Mental Health
Increased Telehealth Use Appears to Have Reduced Risk of Opioid Overdose
2022-09-19 13:39:25
by Dan McCue

ATLANTA — The increased use of telehealth services during the COVID-19 pandemic appears to have resulted in individuals with addiction problems staying in treatment longer and reduced their likelihood of overdosing, according to a new study. The research was a... Read More

HHS Approves Nation’s First Medicaid Mobile Crisis Intervention Program
Mental Health
HHS Approves Nation’s First Medicaid Mobile Crisis Intervention Program
2022-09-14 19:06:13
by Dan McCue

WASHINGTON — The Department of Health and Human Services has approved a first-of-its-kind proposal to cover community-based mobile crisis intervention services in Medicaid.  The proposal originated with the Oregon Health Authority and with the department’s blessing, through the Centers for... Read More

Massachusetts Court Says Motel Staff Not Liable for Guest’s Suicide
Law
Massachusetts Court Says Motel Staff Not Liable for Guest’s Suicide
2022-09-02 16:03:35
by Tom Ramstack

CHICOPEE, Mass. — A Massachusetts court’s decision Thursday that absolved a motel chain from blame for the suicide of a guest clarifies the hospitality industry’s duty of care to its customers. The man’s family sued but Motel 6 successfully argued... Read More

Congress Considers Adding $2.2B to Mental Health and Drug Programs
Congress
Congress Considers Adding $2.2B to Mental Health and Drug Programs
2022-06-28 12:10:05
by Tom Ramstack

WASHINGTON — Rahul Gupta talked to a congressional panel Monday about patients he treated with drug overdoses. Gupta is director of the U.S. National Drug Control Policy. He formerly worked as an internist in private practice for 25 years. Rather... Read More

HHS to Fund Center Focused on Social Media Use and Youth Mental Health
Mental Health
HHS to Fund Center Focused on Social Media Use and Youth Mental Health
2022-06-01 14:24:16
by Alexa Hornbeck

WASHINGTON — The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, within the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, will soon direct millions in funds towards examining the impact of social media use on the mental health of teens and... Read More

Geolocation Sought for National Suicide Hotline
Telecom
Geolocation Sought for National Suicide Hotline
2022-05-24 21:44:55
by Madeline Hughes

WASHINGTON — As telecom and mental health professionals across the country prep for a new national suicide prevention number, one hurdle persists: locating people who call or text the hotline. Time is critical when people call local and national suicide... Read More

Federal Funds Ramp Up to Support July Launch of 988 Crisis Line
In The News
Federal Funds Ramp Up to Support July Launch of 988 Crisis Line
2022-03-24 13:03:10
by Alexa Hornbeck

The Biden administration is requesting $700 million to launch the new 988 line for those in a mental health crisis, by July 16, 2022. “There’s a level of excitement because 988 is a chance to improve mental health care services... Read More

Biden Announces Unity Agenda for Tackling America’s Mental Health Crisis
Mental Health
Biden Announces Unity Agenda for Tackling America's Mental Health Crisis
2022-03-02 16:48:12
by Alexa Hornbeck

WASHINGTON — During his State of the Union address Tuesday night, President Biden touched on how the pandemic has increased the mental health challenges Americans face, as disruptions in routines and relationships have led to increases in social isolation.  “Let’s... Read More

House Subcommittee Holds Hearing on Mental Health Issues
Congress
House Subcommittee Holds Hearing on Mental Health Issues
2022-02-23 18:37:09
by Alexa Hornbeck

WASHINGTON — The House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations held a meeting on Feb. 17 to discuss efforts to address the mental health needs of Americans, particularly children, after data collected during the pandemic revealed sharp increases... Read More

Momentum Builds for Federal Package to Address Growing Mental Health Crisis in Children
Mental Health
Momentum Builds for Federal Package to Address Growing Mental Health Crisis in Children
2022-02-02 17:08:29
by Alexa Hornbeck

WASHINGTON — Claire Rhyneer, a mental health youth advocate from Anchorage, Alaska, was a student in middle school when she began to experience a difficult and dark period of depression and self-harm.  “I’m more than an anecdote … I need... Read More

Return to Work Associated With Improved Mental Health in Cancer Survivors
Mental Health
Return to Work Associated With Improved Mental Health in Cancer Survivors
2022-01-19 16:47:35
by Alexa Hornbeck

WASHINGTON — Kelli Ahnen, a 63-year-old former nursery manager and cancer survivor, found returning to work after a battle with breast cancer improved the quality of her mental health.  “I went back to work and it helped. It took my... Read More

Researchers Find That a Blood Test Can Help Diagnose Mood Disorders
Mental Health
Researchers Find That a Blood Test Can Help Diagnose Mood Disorders
2021-12-02 13:39:56
by Alexa Hornbeck

Researchers from the Indiana University School of Medicine completed a recent study on how blood biomarkers can help diagnose and treat mood disorders. “The tests are now being made available to interested doctors through a company I co-founded, called MindX... Read More

Murray Moves to Make Daylight Savings Time Permanent
Health
Murray Moves to Make Daylight Savings Time Permanent
2021-11-08 19:05:11
by Alexa Hornbeck

WASHINGTON — During a floor speech last week, Sen. Patty Murray, D-Wash., urged the Senate to pass legislation which would eliminate the “fall back” of daylight savings time which happens each November.  “Beyond convenience, this really is a matter of... Read More

How Horror Films Help Individuals Cope With Scary Situations
Mental Health
How Horror Films Help Individuals Cope With Scary Situations
2021-10-27 16:16:07
by Alexa Hornbeck

WASHINGTON — A study funded by the Research Program for Media, Communication, and Society at the School of Communication and Culture at Aarhus University in Denmark reveals how watching horror films may have helped individuals cope and prepare for the... Read More

Mental Health Practices Are Changing in Work Places
Employment
Mental Health Practices Are Changing in Work Places
2021-10-06 21:02:34
by Alexa Hornbeck

A new report from Mind Share Partners, a non-profit changing the culture of workplace mental health, finds that there has been an increase in employees leaving jobs for mental health reasons, and companies are taking new steps to address employee's... Read More

Study: Getting Vaccinated Against COVID-19 Can Improve Mental Health
Research
Study: Getting Vaccinated Against COVID-19 Can Improve Mental Health
2021-09-15 15:29:51
by Alexa Hornbeck

LOS ANGELES, Calif. -- A year-long study conducted by researchers from the University of Southern California finds that getting vaccinated against COVID-19 can actually improve mental health. “We were interested to see what the short-term effects of getting a COVID-19... Read More

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