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Rep. Balint Says Congress Must Do More to Protect Kids Online, Hold Big Tech Accountable
bill falls short of meaningfully addressing the mental health harms fueled by Big Tech: “As a parent … back – turning record profits while fueling a youth mental health crisis marked by rising rates of anxiety, depression
Balint, Padilla and Watson Coleman Aim to Bolster Mental Health Care Workforce Through New School Programs
Calif.), co-founder of the bipartisan Senate Mental Health Caucus , to introduce the Mental Health Career Promotion … bolster the behavioral and mental health care workforce pipeline by providing students with educational opportunities to learn about
Welch Joins Bicameral Bill to Protect Medicare Benefits from Trump Admin’s Dangerous AI Experiment
Washington; Healthcare is a Human Right Coalition; Mental Health Liaison Group; National Nurses United; Physicians for a National
Reps. Balint, Tokuda, Fitzpatrick, LaMalfa, Tran, Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Increase Access to Mental Health Care Services for First Responders
introduced legislation to increase access to specialized mental health, substance abuse, and crisis counseling services for first responders … responders by: Ensuring access to FEMA counseling and mental health services after major disasters. Funding on-site
Welch and Scott Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Create New Multigenerational Home Caregiver Tax Credit
household. Additionally, older adults living in multigenerational householdsexhibitimproved mental health andbetter cognition with concurrent hearing lossas they
Welch Statement on Release of Mohammed Ibrahim and the Prosecutions of Palestinian Children
recently in November described obvious deterioration in his mental and physical condition. Mohammed’s case fits the pattern … movement, disruptions to family life, behavior and mental health issues, and it fuels resentment and hatred. And third
Reps. Becca Balint and Jill Tokuda Reintroduce Bill to Bolster Mental Health Supports after Disasters
stricken communities need resources to cope with the mental and emotional damage they endure. Current Federal Emergency Management … those dealing with a substance use disorder and mental health issues in the aftermath of a disaster.” "When
“Rural America is in Great Jeopardy” as a Result of One Big Beautiful Bill, Welch Tells Punchbowl
education, the impact of social media on the mental health and wellbeing of our children, the precarious state
ICYMI: Balint Joins Steil to Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Protect Kids’ Mental Health Online
Minds Online Act , which requires the Center for Mental Health Services to develop and disseminate a strategy … technologies, like social media, on children’s mental health. “The loneliness crisis in this country affects
Welch Seeks Information from Prime Vendor Apexus on 340B Program
program help providers expand critical services such as mental health care, substance-use disorder treatments, and emergency services
Welch Leads Bill to Lower Prescription Drug Costs for Health Care Providers Serving America’s Most Vulnerable, Rural, and Low-Income Patients
program help providers expand critical services such as mental health care, substance-use disorder treatments, and emergency services
Rep. Becca Balint on Passage of Devastating Republican Tax and Spending Bill
care for individuals seeking substance use treatment or mental health care
Welch, Colleagues Introduce Legislative Package to Improve Medicaid for Kids, Seniors, and Families
legislation to increase the federal Medicaid match for mental health and substance use disorder services provided in schools
Welch Joins 39 Colleagues in Fighting Trump Administration’s Illegal Termination of the Jobs Corp Program
residential setting while providing stable housing, medical and mental health care, and other supportive services to ensure their
Hear from the Health Experts About the Human Harm of HHS’ Mass Terminations
former Chief of Staff, Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA); Dr. Sean Bruna, the former Senior … postpartum women with substance use disorder, that foster mental health awareness training, and that promote the wellness
Welch and Baldwin Conclude Two-Day Forum on Harm Caused by Trump and Musk’s HHS Cuts Wednesday’s forum featured former agency officials from NIH, CDC, SAMHSA, AHRQ, and ACL
every zip code. From Meals on Wheels, to mental and physical care, to lifesaving research, President Trump … reach. Their reckless cuts are putting mental health support further out of reach. Their reckless cuts are putting
Welch Hosts Two-Day Forum to Spotlight Human Harm Caused by Trump’s Mass Firings at HHS
former Chief of Staff, Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA); Dr. Sean Bruna, the former Senior
Welch, Baldwin to Host Two-Day Forum to Spotlight How Americans are Harmed by Trump’s Mass Firings at HHS
Disease Control (CDC), the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), the Agency for Healthcare Research … Dutta – former Chief of Staff, Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) Dr. Sean Bruna – former Senior
Welch, Padilla Probe AI Chatbot Apps on Safeguards for Children
Padilla (D-Calif.) are raising concerns regarding the mental health and safety risks posed to children using character … sensitive information about their mood, interpersonal relationships, or mental health, which may involve self-harm and suicidal ideation
Welch Joins Schatz, Wicker, Warner, Hyde-Smith, and Barrasso to Lead Bipartisan Group Of 60 Senators In Introducing Legislation To Expand Telehealth Access, Make Permanent Telehealth Flexibilities
provisions to remove restrictions on telehealth services for mental health, stroke care, and home dialysis. Companion legislation
ICYMI: Rep. Balint, Joins Senator Tina Smith and Rep. Andrea Salinas to Demand RFK Jr. Rescind Harmful Comments on Mental Illness, Anti-Depression Medications
Kennedy Jr. rescind his past statements further stigmatizing mental health treatment. His comments include misinformation such … America Healthy Again Commission’s troubling characterization of mental and behavioral health medication and your recent comments promoting
Rep. Becca Balint Introduces Youth Mental Health Legislation
Peer Education and Emergency Response (PEER) for Mental Health Act. This legislation would support peer mental health training … States is in the midst of a youth mental health crisis, with an alarming 76 percent of public
ICYMI: Republicans Block Rep. Becca Balint’s Amendments to the HALT Fentanyl Act
disasters by funding local substance use disorder and mental health care resources. “Republicans aren’t serious about addressing … real community-based solutions that support recovery and mental health services. Instead, they brought to the floor
Welch Joins COTS for Opening of New Winter Warming Shelter in Burlington
high medical needs and for those with acute mental health care needs