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Attorney General James Leads Coalition of 18 Attorneys General in Calling for Mental Health and Substance Use Disorder Coverage Parity
NEW YORK – New York Attorney General Letitia James today led a coalition of 18 attorneys general in filing a comment letter urging stronger federal regulations to ensure behavioral health services are covered equally to other types of health care. The Biden Administration has proposed amendments to regulations implementing the Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act…
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Are Iowa’s medical licensing applications too nosy about mental health? Why that may change
Iowa’s top medical officials are exploring changes to its licensing process that advocates say could encourage more doctors to seek treatment for mental health and substance use disorders. The Iowa Board of Medicine is reviewing its licensing applications for physicians, making Iowa one of a nearly dozen states working to determine whether the questions asked…
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The mental health crisis among doctors is a problem for patients
Twice a week, Boston-area psychiatrist Elissa Ely volunteers at a US anonymous help line for physicians in crisis. The calls she takes are often from people in deep distress — physicians having panic attacks, abusing substances or alcohol, facing divorce or alienation from family and friends. A typical call, she said, could be from “an…
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Bike riding in middle school may boost mental health, study finds
Enlarge this image Middle school is a good time to encourage kids to embrace the benefits of bike riding, says Esther Walker of Outride, a nonprofit which promotes cycling at school. Eric Arce/Outride Eric Arce/Outride Teaching middle schoolers bike riding skills as part of physical education classes may help improve their mental health. That’s according…
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New studies on teen mental health and stroke risk, plus trends from the CDC flu report and more
AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians, residents, medical students and patients. From private practice and health system leaders to scientists and public health officials, hear from the experts in medicine on COVID-19, medical education, advocacy issues, burnout, vaccines and more. Featured topic and speakers Featured topic and speakers Flu…
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Watertown’s hospital is building an expansion to handle the mental health crisis
A rendering of the new 12-bed secure unit being constructed in Samaritan’s emergency department. Photo provided Oct 18, 2023 — The mental health crisis is having a very tangible effect in Watertown. The hospital there, Samaritan Medical Center, is having to expand its emergency room to accommodate a sharp increase in the number of patients…
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Tester Stresses Urgent Need to Improve Servicemembers’ Access to Mental Health Care During Military to Civilian Transition
***VIDEO*** (U.S. Senate) — During a joint Senate Veterans’ Affairs and Senate Armed Services Committee hearing today to examine the military to civilian transition, Chairman Jon Tester stressed the importance of improving the programs and resources available to servicemembers transitioning from military to civilian life, especially their mental health resources. “We’ve improved veterans’ access to…
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NAMI and AFSP Celebrate Launch of Bipartisan Senate Mental Health Caucus | NAMI: National Alliance on Mental Illness
Oct 17 2023 ARLINGTON, VA – The National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) and the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP) applaud today’s creation of the bipartisan Senate Mental Health Caucus in the U.S. Senate. Founded by Senators Alex Padilla (CA), Thom Tillis (NC), Joni Ernst (IA) and Tina Smith (MN), the caucus will work…
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Should Ozempic Include a Warning About Mental Health Side Effects?
Share on PinterestSemaglutide is the active ingredient in both Ozempic and Wegovy, yet only one of the two prescription drugs currently lists mental health side effects on its label. Cavan Images/Getty Images Ozempic does not list anxiety, depression, or suicidal thoughts on its label, yet Wegovy’s label does. The active ingredient in both Ozempic and…
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Tillis, Padilla, Smith, and Ernst Launch Bipartisan Senate Mental Health Caucus
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Senators Thom Tillis (R-NC), Alex Padilla (D-CA), Tina Smith (D-MN), and Joni Ernst (R-IA) announced the launch of their bipartisan Senate Mental Health Caucus. Daniel Gillison, Jr., Chief Executive Officer of the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) and Laurel Stine, Vice President of the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP), joined the Senators in announcing the…