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06/25/2025
Meet the Press: Patrick J. Kennedy on America's Mental Health Crisis
A special episode of Meet the Press featured the country’s leading voices in mental health, including former Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy, former Congressman Patrick J. Kennedy, and author Dr. Arthur C. Brooks. In his individual interview, Patrick has the tough conversations about what will be needed to help our country thrive, particularly for our next generation: “Technology is here to stay; stress and trauma are here to stay,” he said. “We need to educate our kids about coping mechanisms and problem-solving skills and how they can emotionally regulate.” See key issues and solutions at the link below.
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Advocacy Day at the Statehouse
On Wednesday, June 4, more than 30 psychiatrists gathered together in Columbus at the statehouse to advocate on behalf of their patients and their profession. Priorities discussed with lawmakers including funding for additional positions in residency training programs, legislation to increase the number of psychiatrists on insurance panels ensuring network advocacy, and legislation on prior authorization "gold card" intended to reduce the wait time for patients to obtain medical services.
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Study finds 1 In 4 U.S. children has a parent with substance use disorder
A study published in JAMA2OA Pediatrics finds that nearly 19 million children in the U.S. have at least one parent with a substance use disorder (SUD), which amounts to 1 in 4 children with a parent who has an addiction. The study’s main finding is significantly higher than previous estimates (7 million in a study originally published in 2022).
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