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What to know about NYC's 'first-of-its-kind' mental health program: 5 notes
New York City will launch a program designed to support individuals with severe mental illness who are homeless. -
Teen alcohol, drug use hits record lows: 5 things to know
Declines in rates of drug and alcohol use among teenagers that began during the COVID-19 pandemic have continued, according to the annual Monitoring the Future study. -
Drug-related ED visits rose 6% in 2023: 7 stats
The number of drug-related emergency department visits increased by about 6% from 2022 to 2023, according to a report from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration. -
McKinsey reaches $650M settlement over role in opioid crisis
McKinsey and Co. will pay $650 million to resolve criminal and civil investigations into its work with opioid manufacturer Purdue Pharma. -
California's mental health court expands: 5 things to know
California's CARE Court process has placed fewer adults in mental health treatment plans than intended, California Healthline reported Nov. 27. -
Awareness of 988 remains low: 3 things to know
Fewer than 1 in 5 US adults can accurately recall the number for the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline, a survey from the Annenburg Public Policy Center at the University of Pennsylvania found. -
Massachusetts rejects legalization of psychedelics
Massachusetts voters rejected a proposal to legalize natural psychedelic drugs, NPR reported Nov. 6. -
Teen drug overdose deaths decline: 5 things to know
Overdose deaths among teenagers declined slightly from 2022 to 2023, a shift that could mark the start of a decline in adolescent overdose deaths, according to an analysis from KFF. -
5 factors linked to lower suicide risk among teenagers: CDC
Exercise, sleep and support from adults are associated with lower likelihood of poor mental health and suicide risk among high school students, the CDC found. -
Warning labels on antidepressants could have unintended consequences: 5 things to know
Black box labels on antidepressants warning of a link between the drugs and suicidal thoughts in children and young adults may not have had the intended effect, a study published Oct. 7 in Health Affairs found. -
CDC warns of fentanyl risk at online pharmacies: 3 notes
The CDC has issued a warning regarding the dangers of ordering medications from online pharmacies, highlighting the significant risks of fentanyl exposure. -
The CDC's latest suicide data: 10 numbers to know
Suicide rates were stable from 2021 to 2022, but remain near the highest level recorded, CDC data published Sept. 26 found. -
Senators introduce legislation to require mental health warning labels on social media
Two senators have introduced legislation requiring social media sites to warn users about possible mental health risks associated with their use. -
VA grants $52M to suicide prevention
The Veterans Affairs Department will award $52.5 million to community organizations implementing suicide prevention programs for veterans. -
Youth e-cigarette use hits lowest level in a decade
The number of middle and high school students using e-cigarettes dropped to the lowest level in a decade, according to new data from the FDA. -
Parents' mental health is public health concern: Surgeon general
The U.S. surgeon general is calling for a "fundamental shift" to better support parents' mental health. -
The CDC's latest numbers on youth substance use: 8 trends to know
The CDC has observed "promising declines" in rates of substance use among high school students. -
Cigna donates $9M to veteran mental health
The Cigna Group will provide $9 million over three years to projects providing housing and mental health support to veterans. -
The CDC's latest numbers on youth mental health: 10 stats to know
The CDC's latest data on youth mental health shows signs of improvement. -
Cigna funds 22 mental health organizations
The Cigna Group is providing $9 million in funding to nonprofit organizations to provide mental health support to youth.
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