Cardinal Health survey of oncologists shines light on mental health distress affecting cancer patients
More than 80% of oncologists frequently see mental health distress in their patients with cancer, and more than 90% say it has a significant impact on their health outcomes.
Initial funding approved for state mental health monitor
A federal judge has approved funding for an independent monitor to collect and analyze data on how Mississippi’s mental health system is working to prevent unnecessary hospitalizations.
Legislators call for full study on mental health services in criminal proceedings – State of Reform
This week, a workgroup from the Joint Subcommittee to Study Mental Health Services in the Commonwealth in the 21st Century, chaired by Del. Vivian Watts (D - Fairfax), agreed the topic of access to mental health services during criminal proceedings extended beyond a single bill’s enactment clause.
Can Vt. solve ER waits for kids seeking mental health care?
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Vermont lawmakers are searching for solutions to ease the perennial problem of long ER wait times for children seeking acute mental health care.
Local counselor talks about importance of mental health amid ongoing school threats
PRINCETON, WV (WVNS)– As threats continue to affect schools both locally and nationwide, we wanted to know how this affects students’ mental health. According to Education Week, 88 scho…
Surgeon general issues rare public advisory on youth mental health
The report is dubbed “Protecting Youth Mental Health"
Progress on England’s mental health services ‘requires improvement,’ finds panel
An expert panel chaired by UCL's Professor Dame Jane Dacre has concluded the UK Government's overall progress to achieve its nine key commitments on mental health services "requires improvement."
Parents, Doctors Talk Youth Mental Health Crisis in Massachusetts
As the U.S. Surgeon General warns of an emerging mental health crisis among young people, some parents and doctors in Massachusetts believe the crisis is already here. “We’ve been seeing the crisis for 18 months now,” Stacey Schulman, the director of school counseling and behavioral health for Medford Public Schools said. Schulman said the district has already seen more mental…