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Priorities & Policies VA Mental Health - Mental Health

(1 days ago) WEBIn 2023, the White House is seeking to invest hundreds of millions of dollars in VA research programs, clinical trials and epidemiological studies on suicide risk and prevention. It also proposes to direct $16 billion toward improving access to quality …

https://www.mentalhealth.va.gov/about/priorities-policies.asp

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Inside This Mental Health for Veterans Bill DAV

(5 days ago) WEBThe bipartisan legislation—introduced by Senators Jon Tester and Jerry Moran in 2019—is a comprehensive and aggressive approach to connect more …

https://www.dav.org/learn-more/news/2020/veterans-mental-health-bill-signed-into-law/

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Protecting Veterans' Access to Mental Health Care NAMI

(4 days ago) WEBService members and veterans need to be able to receive effective and confidential mental health services without fear of harming their career or experiencing …

https://www.nami.org/Advocacy/Policy-Priorities/Improving-Health/Protecting-Veterans-Access-to-Mental-Health-Care/

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House Passes Senate Veterans’ Affairs Committee …

(3 days ago) WEBThursday, June 23, 2022. (U.S. Senate) – The U.S. House of Representatives today passed seven Senate-backed veterans’ bills as part of a comprehensive mental health …

https://www.veterans.senate.gov/2022/6/house-passes-senate-veterans-affairs-committee-priorities-as-part-of-comprehensive-mental-health-package

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U.S. Senate Advances Landmark Veterans Mental Health …

(4 days ago) WEBThe Commander John Scott Hannon Veterans Mental Health Care Improvement Act will improve outreach to veterans and their mental healthcare options …

https://www.veterans.senate.gov/2020/8/us-senate-advances-landmark-veterans-mental-health-and-suicide-prevention-legislation

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Fact Sheet: New Strategy Outlines Five Priorities for …

(3 days ago) WEBSuicide among service members, veterans, and their families is a public health and national security crisis. Far too many of our nation’s veterans and service …

https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/statements-releases/2021/11/02/fact-sheet-new-strategy-outlines-five-priorities-for-reducing-military-and-veteran-suicide/

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FACT SHEET: President Biden to Announce Strategy to Address …

(1 days ago) WEBThe 2008 Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act called for mental health care benefits to be covered at the same level as physical health care benefits. …

https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/statements-releases/2022/03/01/fact-sheet-president-biden-to-announce-strategy-to-address-our-national-mental-health-crisis-as-part-of-unity-agenda-in-his-first-state-of-the-union/

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REDUCING MILITARY AND VETERAN SUICIDE - The White …

(6 days ago) WEB, veterans, and their families is a public health and national security crisis. In 2019 alone, the Department of Veterans Affairs reported that 6,261 veterans

https://www.whitehouse.gov/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/Military-and-Veteran-Suicide-Prevention-Strategy.pdf

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Removing Barriers to Mental Health Services for Veterans

(4 days ago) WEBExpanding access to high-quality mental health services among veterans is consistent with this APHA policy.[1] Problem Statement and Evidence-Based …

https://www.apha.org/policies-and-advocacy/public-health-policy-statements/policy-database/2015/01/28/14/51/removing-barriers-to-mental-health-services-for-veterans

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The VA Is Quietly Fast-Tracking MDMA Therapy for Veterans

(8 days ago) WEBThe VA dispenses $18 billion a year on disability compensation to 1 million veterans with PTSD, with the runaway costs straining the department’s budget. “It’s a …

https://theintercept.com/2024/05/20/va-veterans-mdma-ptsd/

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Clinical Services for Veterans & Families - Fairleigh Dickinson …

(4 days ago) WEBDepression in Veterans and their Family Members. Depression is a very common mental health concern – it is a medical problem, not a character flaw or sign of weakness. …

https://www.fdu.edu/academics/centers-institutes/center-for-psychological-services/clinical-services-for-veterans/

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SUPPORTIVE SERVICES FOR VETERAN FAMILIES (SSVF) …

(3 days ago) WEBserious mental illness, alcohol and/or drug abuse, or an HIV positive medical condition. • Must be motivated for case management services. • Must have an honorable discharge …

https://nhcac.org/wp-content/uploads/images/14-NJ-243-Flyer.pdf

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Georgia Veterans Mental Health Services Grant Program Selects …

(3 days ago) WEBThe Veterans Mental Health Services Grant Program (VMHS) received $1 million for a second round of grant funding through state appropriations for fiscal year …

https://veterans.georgia.gov/press-releases/2024-05-20/georgia-veterans-mental-health-services-grant-program-selects-second

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Guest column: Honoring veterans with essential mental health …

(8 days ago) WEBAs reported by the US Government Accountability Office, student veterans are 30% more likely to seek mental health care compared to their military peers. This …

https://www.vcstar.com/story/opinion/2024/05/18/guest-column-honoring-veterans-with-essential-mental-health-support/73707179007/

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Department of Veterans Affairs VHA DIRECTIVE 1160.07 …

(6 days ago) WEBRELATED ISSUES: VHA Handbook 1160.01, Uniform Mental Health Services in VA Medical Centers and Clinics, dated September 11, 2008; VHA Handbook 1160.06, It …

https://www.va.gov/vhapublications/ViewPublication.asp?pub_ID=9270

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Secretary Carlos Del Toro Released the Following 2024 Mental …

(Just Now) WEB5) Mental Health Playbook Mental Health Playbook 6) Culture of Excellence 2.0 Culture of Excellence 7) Vet Centers: 877-WAR-VETS (877-927-8387) 8) DON …

https://www.navy.mil/Press-Office/Statements/display-statements/Article/3783058/secretary-carlos-del-toro-released-the-following-2024-mental-health-awareness-m/

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Task Force on Maternal Mental Health National Strategy to

(9 days ago) WEBThe Policy Center for Maternal Mental Health (2023c) and others have argued that peer support specialists are well positioned to address maternal mental health, as their …

https://www.samhsa.gov/sites/default/files/mmh-strategy.pdf

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Basic Research Powers the First Medication for Postpartum …

(6 days ago) WEB“That’s why the approval of brexanolone is such a cause for celebration for mental health research: It represents a true bench-to-bedside success,” said Dr. …

https://www.nimh.nih.gov/news/science-news/2024/basic-research-powers-the-first-medication-for-postpartum-depression

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A Child’s Mental Health Can Be Impacted by Domestic Violence

(4 days ago) WEBA Child’s Mental Health Can Be Impacted by Domestic Violence. CONTACT INFORMATION: Monday–Friday 8 a.m.–4:30 p.m. 703-324-7500 TTY 711. …

https://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/familyservices/community-corner/2024-05-childs-mental-health-can-be-impacted-domestic-violence

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Federal Task Force Releases National Strategy to Improve Maternal

(Just Now) WEBThis week the Task Force on Maternal Mental Health released a national strategy to improve maternal health care and an accompanying report to Congress.The …

https://ccf.georgetown.edu/2024/05/17/federal-task-force-releases-national-strategy-to-improve-maternal-mental-health-care-includes-medicaid-policies/

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Mental Health Care VA New Jersey Health Care Veterans Affairs

(7 days ago) WEBCare and resources for Veterans who are homeless or at risk of becoming homeless. Training, educational resources, and tools to help Veteran caregivers take …

https://www.va.gov/new-jersey-health-care/health-services/mental-health-care/

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Characterizing Childhood Irritability Across Ages and Stages

(8 days ago) WEBThis is critical because early intervention can change a child’s developmental path, benefitting their mental health and well-being over the long term. By advancing a …

https://www.nimh.nih.gov/news/science-news/2024/characterizing-childhood-irritability-across-ages-and-stages

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Dutton's reply was everything we should expect: a calculated

(9 days ago) WEBEvery budget week, a chorus of voices urges the opposition leader to "put some meat on the bones" of his alternative policy vision for the nation. This year is no …

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-05-16/federal-budget-reply-speech-peter-dutton/103857214

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Why are girls suffering so much right now? The problem is bigger …

(6 days ago) WEBThe problem is bigger than you think. For girls, there are a number of factors at play. (ABC News: Gabrielle Flood) Young women are presenting to emergency services …

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-05-20/mental-health-teenage-girls/103816056

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VA New Jersey Health Care Veterans Affairs

(2 days ago) WEBAt VA New Jersey Healthcare System, our health care teams are deeply experienced and guided by the needs of Veterans, their families, and caregivers. Find a health facility …

https://www.va.gov/new-jersey-health-care/

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Queensland chief health officer declares 'public health alert' over

(5 days ago) WEBJohn Gerrard has declared a "public health alert" over the rise in mental health issues among the state's young people, coinciding with the emergence of smart phones …

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-05-21/social-media-harms-young-people-mental-health-queensland/103872476

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AMAQ calls on Queensland Government to fund LGBTQIA

(Just Now) WEBKids Helpline : 1800 55 1800. MensLine Australia : 1300 789 978. Suicide Call Back Service : 1300 659 467. Beyond Blue : 1300 22 4636. Headspace : 1800 650 890. …

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-05-20/lgbtqi-mental-health-suicide-gp/103863134

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VA Southern Nevada Health Care Writers Of The Storm Veterans …

(Just Now) WEBWriter's of the Storm, event is held to promote positive creative expressions for May's Mental Health Awareness Month. Writers of the Storm presented an opportunity …

https://www.va.gov/southern-nevada-health-care/events/68974/

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