Mental Health Industry News
Advancing Behavioral Health Equity and Language Justice: SAMHSA’s Updated Language Access Plan
At the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), we know that every one of us, regardless of who we are or our background, deserves access to quality behavioral health care resources and services. In everything that we do, we strive to advance equity, eliminate health disparities, and promote overall well-being for all, including individuals with non-English language preference (NELP). After all, language is not just a means of communication; language is also about creating opportunity, embracing cultural identity, creating connection, and fostering belonging.
Read MoreBy revealing their mental health struggles, pro athletes are scoring with fans
There’s a growing focus on ensuring that professional athletes have access to mental health support.
Read MoreTherapists help clients ride emotional waves, with innovative mental health trend: ‘We’re swapping the couch for the surfboard’
More than a hippie wellness novelty or New Age fad, surf therapy is being embraced by psychologists and government agencies alike as a way to increase access to mental health care while delivering evidence-based, lasting results.
Read MoreChanging the Course on Suicide: The Launch of a New National Strategy for Suicide Prevention
In the United States, someone dies by suicide every 11 minutes; the rates of suicidal behaviors have risen over the past decade; and disparities in suicide rates among certain populations are growing (PDF | 13.4 MB).
Read MoreWithout Maternal Mental Health and Substance Use Interventions, We Can’t Address the Maternal Mortality Crisis
May 1, 2024, marked World Maternal Mental Health Day, and on May 12, 2024, we will celebrate Mother’s Day. While maternal health is a recognized public health crisis in the United States, mental health, substance misuse, and substance use disorder (SUD) are often overlooked as part of the crisis.
Read MoreElmo wants to ‘check in’ again, this time as part of a new ‘Sesame Street’ mental health initiative
In recognition of Mental Health Awareness Month, Sesame Street is creating mental health resources for children, all led by Elmo and The Count.
Read MoreIt’s Okay to Not Be Okay: Tips and Resources for Mental Health Awareness Month
It’s May, so just checking in… “How is everybody doing?”
Read MoreGenetic breakthrough clarifies why Parkinson’s disease develops and hints at ways to halt it
Parkinson’s disease is a neurodegenerative movement disorder that progresses relentlessly. It gradually impairs a person’s ability to function until they ultimately become immobile and often develop dementia.
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