STATE AND FEDERAL
FCC Approves Text-to-988 Access to Suicide Prevention Lifeline
The FCC voted to approve a Second Report and Order to expand access to the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline by establishing the ability to text 988 to directly reach the Lifeline to better support at-risk communities in crisis, including youth and individuals with disabilities. Read more.
With More than Half of Americans Experiencing Emotional Distress, Comprehensive Plan for 988 Crisis Hotline Envisions Robust Continuum of Care
A collaborative of 15 of the nation’s leading mental health professional organizations, advocacy groups and funders published a roadmap to guide mental health crisis response mandated by the National Suicide Hotline Designation Act of 2020. Read more.
Mental Health Resources Grow for Michigan Farmers
MSU Extension’s Legacy of the Land program, which focuses on farmers’ mental health and financial wellness, completed its first year in September. It is funded by a two-year $500,000 grant from the Department of Agriculture and Rural Development. Read more.
States Allowing Telehealth Prescriptions for Opioid Use Disorder
Early on in the COVID-19 pandemic, the federal government implemented several telehealth flexibilities to allow states to maximize access to medications for opioid use disorder (MOUD). While these flexibilities remain allowable until the end of the federal public health emergency (PHE), state approaches to prescribing MOUD via telehealth currently vary greatly. Read more.
With US Aid Money, Schools Put Bigger Focus on Mental Health
With a windfall of federal coronavirus relief money at hand, schools across the U.S. are using portions to quickly expand their capacity to address students’ struggles with mental health. Read more.
Adolescent Depression: Could School Screening Help?
A new study investigates the effects of universally screening students for depression in schools. The researchers conclude that this screening is a more successful approach than simply relying on teachers to report behavior that might indicate depression. Read more.
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