Capitol Connector: House Committee Continues Work on Opioid Package and More Policy News

Have a look at the latest issue of Capitol Connector, published by the National Council for Behavioral Health. This issue includes features on the State of Health Care in the US, House Committee work on Opioid Package, the Behavioral Health Information Technology Bill passing the Senate, an update on Mental

Dr. Katie McLaughlin’s Update on her Work Helping Teens with Stress

Exposure to stress plays a role in the development of most mental health problems.

Governor Signs Landmark California Law to Expand Early Intervention Programs for Mental Illness

Assembly Bill 1315 will help launch a paradigm shift for mental health care in California, fueling a move from a fail-first to a care-first model.

Self-harm, suicide attempts climb among U.S. girls, study says

Attempted suicides, drug overdoses, cutting and other types of self-injury have increased substantially in U.S. girls, a 15-year study of emergency room visits found.

A dangerous wait: Colleges can’t meet soaring student needs for mental health care

Colleges across the country are failing to keep up with a troubling spike in demand for mental health care — leaving students stuck on waiting lists for weeks, unable to get help. STAT surveyed dozens of universities about their mental health services.

Is Social Media Messing with Your Teen’s Mental Health?

Attempted suicides, drug overdoses, cutting and other types of self-injury have increased substantially in U.S. girls, a 15-year study of emergency room visits found.

In The News

“AIM Youth Mental Health Helps Young People Get Treatment Faster”