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Senate passes SUPPORT Act reauthorization bill, moves to president for signing into law
The Senate Sept. 18 passed the AHA-supported SUPPORT Act (H.R. 2483) by a voice vote, advancing the bill to President Trump to sign into law.
AHA video: From Tennis Star to Surgeon — Carrie Cunningham’s Journey Through Depression and Recovery
In a video released Sept. 17 for National Physician Suicide Awareness Day, Carrie Cunningham, M.D., an associate professor of surgery at Harvard Medical School, section head of the Endocrine Surgery Program at Massachusetts General Hospital, and a former professional tennis player — shares her story of battling depression and explains why she now speaks openly about physician suicide and mental health.
Supporting Resident Wellness: Inside Boston Medical Center’s Innovative Approach
Medical residency is one of the most demanding stages in a physician’s career. Long hours, intense learning and new responsibilities often push trainees to deprioritize their own health.
Survey finds nearly 48 million experiencing depression
A Gallup report published Sept. 9 found that nearly 48 million Americans currently have or are being treated for depression.
FDA issues guidance to expand non-opioid treatments for chronic pain
The Food and Drug Administration Sept. 10 released draft guidance on non-opioid treatments for treating chronic pain and reducing prescription opioid misuse.
Study finds less than 40% of Medicare beneficiaries with OUD receive standard care
A Health Affairs study published Sept. 2 found that less than 40% of Medicare beneficiaries with opioid use disorder received standard care in alignment with quality measures.
Q&A with Owensboro Health and CredibleMind: Tackling Behavioral Health Through Community Collaboration
This blog explores how Owensboro Health and CredibleMind are partnering to address behavioral health needs in Kentucky and beyond.
New CDC campaign addresses youth substance use, mental health
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Aug. 5 announced a new campaign educating youth ages 12-17 on substance use, mental health and how they are connected.
FDA announces labeling changes to opioid pain medications
The Food and Drug Administration July 31 announced that it is requiring safety label changes to all opioid pain medications to further emphasize and explain the risks associated with long-term use.
Toolkit highlights care transitions for patients with OUD or StUD
The AHA released a new toolkit to improve continuity of care for patients with opioid and stimulant use disorders.