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More than 10% of the staff working for the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) were fired this month as part of the government-wide cuts to recently hired federal workers ordered by Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) task force, CBS News reported Feb. 21

Ensuring that patients awaiting inpatient treatment in emergency departments and within hospitals are seen in a timely manner are important goals of a partnership announced last week by MassHealth, the Commonwealth of Massachusetts' Medicaid and Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP), and a leading healthcare technology platform.

U.S. Senators Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) and Kirsten Gillibrand (D-N.Y.) reintroduced the bipartisan First Responders Wellness Act. The legislation would establish a national mental health hotline for first responders in addition to expanding mental health services for those on the frontlines of major disasters, according to a news release from Sen. Hawley's office.

The American Association for Geriatric Psychiatry is holding its 2025 Annual Meeting, “Human Rights and Mental Health Advocacy for Aging Adults,” March 14–17, 2025 in Phoenix, Arizona. For more information, visit https://aagponline.org/education-events/annual-meeting.

The National Federation of Families is calling for proposals for its upcoming annual conference, #Accept, Advocate, Act in Chicago, Ill., November 13–15. The deadline for submitting a proposal to present has been extended to April 1. For more information, visit https://www.ffcmh.org/conference-call-for-proposals.

The Trump administration's executive order establishing the Make America Healthy Again Commission, released Feb. 13, continues to cause much concern in the field, including in the use of stigmatizing language with references to assess “the prevalence of and threat of” several medications, such as antidepressants and stimulants needed to treat children and adults with mental health conditions, such as attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD).

Community-based behavioral health providers are quite familiar with the dual inefficiencies of having to maintain long wait lists for services while witnessing frequent no-shows for appointments among their existing patient base. A researcher and consultant who has helped providers implement an innovative approach to patient scheduling believes that to remedy the situation, provider organizations need a complete change in mindset about when and how often patients should be seen. Jules Rosen, M.D., now has results of published research to back up his view.

Observing that more than 40% of physicians avoid seeking mental health care due to stigmatizing language on disclosure requirements on licensure forms, the American Medical Association (AMA) has been urging licensing boards, hospitals, health system and credentialing bodies to follow recommendations provided in its issue brief to remove inappropriate questions about mental health care and treatment for a substance use disorder.

A new study reveals that where kids grow up can play a major role in shaping their emotional well-being. According to the research, Vermont is the best state for raising mentally strong and healthy children, followed by Nebraska and South Dakota, a news release stated. The Best States for Children's Mental Health Index comes from leading school staffing agency, ProCare Therapy. It ranks all 50 states based on 10 key indicators that impact children's mental health outcomes, evaluating geographical and socioeconomic conditions that contribute to or detract from children's mental health. The research identified states where children's mental health is made a top priority, offering the policies, funding, education, and programs that set kids up for success. Vermont, Nebraska, and South Dakota excel in mental health provider availability, timely access to children's mental health care, school psychologist and counselor staffing, and access to healthy food and exercise opportunities, ensuring children receive comprehensive support both inside and outside the classroom. Meanwhile, Nevada, Texas, and Arizona rank at the bottom, highlighting significant disparities in access to crucial mental health resources.

Members of the Ohio Business Roundtable (OBRT) last montht convened at Cardinal Health to discuss the growing mental health epidemic in Ohio and across the country, stated a Feb. 24 Ohio State University Medical Center news release. Recognizing the importance of this issue, these business leaders shared how they were working to meet the mental health needs of their workforce.