live in maternal mental health professional shortage areas
this not only leaves mothers with no treatment options, but is also commonly noted by health insurance plans as the reason for their insufficient provider networks
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September is National Suicide Prevention Month. World Suicide Prevention day is next week September 10, 2024. It’s important to acknowledge the thousands affected by suicide each year – and how we can all take steps to support suicide prevention.
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The U.S. Surgeon General, Dr. Vivek Murthy, has issued an advisory addressing the mental health and well-being of parents and caregivers. This advisory emphasizes the profound impact that parental mental health has, not only on the individuals directly affected but also on their children and society at large….
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) recently introduced significant changes to the regulations governing the confidentiality of Substance Use Disorder (SUD) patient records. These changes, part of a final rule issued earlier this year, are poised to transform how SUD care is coordinated across the healthcare system, offering new opportunities and challenges for providers, policymakers, and patients alike….