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State Policies to Improve Youth Mental Health and Reduce Suicides

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The COVID-19 pandemic has negatively impacted youth mental health, particularly as a result of school closures, social isolation, family economic hardship, fear of family loss or illness, and reduced ...

Harm Reduction Policies Can Prevent Overdose Fatalities

Adopting a public health approach to substance use by implementing harm reduction policies across all levels of government can help communities address the overdose crisis. This post analyzes e

School-Based Strategies are Crucial to Supporting Adolescent Girls’ Mental Health

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The COVID-19 pandemic has had a particularly negative impact on the mental health of adolescent girls. Fortunately, state legislators have been addressing school-based mental health through ...

Telehealth and Licensure Policies Improving Healthcare Access for Rural Communities

Recent legislation at both the state and federal levels has significantly affected the ability of healthcare providers to serve patients virtually and across state lines.

States Stepping Up to Support Families and Reduce Adverse Childhood Experiences

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Research confirms that strengthening economic supports can improve parental mental health, children’s health, education, and social outcomes.