The 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline: Four Years of Impact and Emerging Challenges The 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline has processed over 23.3 million contacts since its July 2022 launch, …
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Medicaid SUD IMD Waivers: Examining Access and Outcomes in Substance Use Treatment As of April 2026, 38 states, including D.C., have approved Section 1115 demonstration waivers to allow federal Medicaid …
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U.S. Death Rate Falls to Record Low, CDC Reports The age-adjusted death rate in the United States fell to 895.4 per 100,000 people in 2022, the lowest level ever recorded, …
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The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) has released federal guidance detailing how states must implement medical frailty exemptions for upcoming Medicaid work requirements. Under the 2025 reconciliation law, …
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The Impact of Federal Policy Shifts on Diversity, Equity and Public Health Infrastructure The landscape of federal public health and research policy has undergone significant transformation in recent years. As …
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A landmark legal battle, K.G.M. V. Meta Platforms, Inc. Et al., recently highlighted a growing crisis: a jury held major social media platforms responsible for the mental health harm of …
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GLP-1 Receptor Agonists Linked to Reduced Substance Use Disorder Risk New research indicates that glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) receptor agonists, medications primarily used to treat type 2 diabetes, may also be …
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Rising Alcohol-Related Deaths in the US: Trends, Demographics, and Challenges Alcohol use disorder (AUD) remains a significant public health concern in the United States, affecting over half of US adults …
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Opioid Overdose Deaths: Trends, Demographics and State Variations Since the opioid epidemic was declared a public health emergency in 2017, it has claimed more than half a million lives. Initially …
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Mental Health Crisis in the U.S. In 2024, over 61 million adults in the U.S. experienced a mental illness and deaths due to suicide, gun violence and drug overdose remained …