…during the pandemic. In response to the pandemic, policymakers have eased certain regulations on the delivery of mental health and substance use services. Telehealth requirements have been altered to allow…
…with major depressive episodes above 38.1 percent. 29 states and Washington, D.C. increased funding for mental health services in Fiscal Year 2015. 21 states have comprehensive bullying prevention laws. 35…
…Living with prolonged stress and/or adverse experiences can significantly increase a child’s risk for a range of physical, mental and behavioral problems – increasing the likelihood for hypertension, diabetes, heart…
…level. Healthy aging is often defined as “the development and maintenance of optimal physical, mental (cognitive and emotional), spiritual, and social well-being and function in older adults.” What needs to…
Dr. Octavio N. Martinez, Jr., is executive director of the Hogg Foundation for Mental Health at The University of Texas at Austin. The foundation’s grants and programs support mental health…
…community violence and trauma, $75 million to support the infrastructure of the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline, and $15 million to support the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration’s Project…
…the mental health system and the health components to disaster response. Accomplishments during his tenure include responding to emergencies such as H1N1, West Nile, Ebola, West Fertilizer Company explosion, and…
…goals of Man Therapy are: 1) to change the way men think and talk about suicide and mental health; 2) to provide men (and their loved ones) with tools to…
…America Children’s Environmental Health Network Children’s Mental Health Network Christian Council of Delmarva City of Houston Health Department City of Milwaukee of Health Department Climate for Health, ecoAmerica Coalition for…
…enforcing performance standards for inspectors, risk assessors, and abatement contractors; Performing environmental investigations for lead-poisoned children; and In cooperation with the Maryland Department of Health and Mental Hygiene, providing oversight…
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