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HRSA pediatric mental health program provides free consultation services for providers

In observance of Children’s Mental Health Awareness Week May 4-10, the Health Resources and Services Administration highlighted its Pediatric Mental Health Care Access program that is available to provide free teleconsultation services for health professionals to help them better care for children and youth with behavioral health concerns.
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Lawmakers reintroduce bill supporting construction of mental health treatment facilities

Reps. Jennifer McClellan, D-Va., and Don Bacon, R-Neb., and Sens. Jeff Merkley, D-Ore., and Cindy Hyde-Smith, R-Miss., today reintroduced AHA-supported legislation addressing mental health and substance use disorder facility shortages.
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AHA video: A Nurse Leader's Journey — Embracing Kindness Amid Mental Health Struggles

Nurse leader and suicide survivor Bob Dent, DNP, R.N., shares his personal struggle with mental health that has continued even while managing a successful career.
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AHA podcast: Postpartum Mental Health — Breaking Stigma with Women & Infants Hospital

In an AHA podcast, Women & Infants Hospital's Shannon Sullivan, president and chief operating officer, and Caron Zlotnick, Ph.D., director of behavioral medicine research, discuss the stigma surrounding maternal mental health, the challenges new mothers face and the innovative programs that are having success in maternal well-being and postpartum depression prevention.
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AHA infographic: The Realities of Behavioral Health in Older Adults 

Older adults may be in circumstances that exacerbate challenges to accessing behavioral health care and have complex needs that can complicate behavioral health treatment.
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HRSA hotline resources available for Maternal Mental Health Awareness Week

The Health Resources and Services Administration announced its toll-free number (1-833-TLC-MAMA) and promotional toolkit are available in advance of Maternal Mental Health Awareness Week, May 5-11.
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House committee advances reauthorization of SUPPORT Act

The House Energy and Commerce Committee held a markup April 29 where it advanced the AHA-supported SUPPORT Act (H.R. 2483).
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Study finds AI screening for OUD led to fewer hospital readmissions 

The National Institutes of Health April 3 released a study that found an artificial intelligence screening tool was as effective as health care providers in identifying hospitalized adults at risk for opioid use disorder and referring them to inpatient addiction specialists.
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HHS extends public health emergency for opioid crisis

The Department of Health and Human Services yesterday announced that it renewed the public health emergency for the nation’s opioid crisis an additional 90 days.
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Foundation recognizes organizations as champions of well-being 

The Dr. Lorna Breen Heroes’ Foundation Feb. 26 recognized 43 licensure boards and 521 hospitals for changing invasive and stigmatizing mental health questions in their licensing applications.