NYC Increases Involuntary Mental Health Holds
On Tuesday, Mayor Eric Adams of New York City announced a new policy to expand involuntary commitment of individuals with chronic and untreated mental illnesses, as well as additional training on how to assist those in crisis. As per UPI, Adams announced the decision on Tuesday during a news conference. It specifies that outreach workers, […]
Permanent Daylight-Saving Time Will Hurt Our Mental Health: Experts
The end of Daylight Saving Time, an autumn tradition in which the United States, Europe, most of Canada, and a few other nations turn their clocks back one hour to simulate Groundhog Day, is almost approaching. When governments reinstate daylight saving time in the spring of 2019, we will advance them once more. But are […]
HHS Finalizes Physician Payment Rule That Strengthens Access to Behavioral Health Services and Whole-Person Care
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), a division of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), are now increasing access to dental care, cancer screening coverage, and behavioral health services. Through Accountable Care Organizations, the Calendar Year 2023 Physician Fee Schedule (PFS) final rule that was released today also encourages innovation […]
‘Still a Lot of Pain’: Four Years After Mass Shooting, Texas Community Grapples With Fallout
If you or someone you know is in crisis, dial “988” for the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline or text HOME to the Crisis Text Line at 741741. (The previous phone number, 800-273-8255, will continue to function indefinitely.) SANTA FE, Texas — In May 2018, after a high school shooting killed 10 people, the Santa […]