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Read News Releases Published by the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services [American flag] An official email from the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services [Header Logo]( Latest U.S. Department of Health & Human Services News Releases [Module 1 - Image]( Find Mental Health Help The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration’s mission is to lead public health and service delivery efforts that promote mental health, prevent substance misuse, and provide treatments and support to foster recovery while ensuring equitable access and better outcomes. This Mental Health Awareness Month, find the mental health help that best meets your needs. [Learn more →]( HHS News Releases Week of May 19th, 2024 [HHS Secretary Xavier Becerra Issues Statement on New Data Showing Continued Low Uninsurance Rate]( May 17, 2024 On Friday, May 17, 2024, U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary Xavier Becerra released a statement after the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) released new data showing that the uninsurance rate is steady at 7.7 percent. [Read the full release →]( [HHS Mental Health Accomplishments by the Numbers]( May 16, 2024 Among many other accomplishments, 988 has received more than 9.5 million calls since July 2022. [Read the full release →]( [HHS Statement on DOJ Action Today]( May 16, 2024 The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) is pleased that the NPRM issued by the Justice Department (DOJ) is consistent with our scheduling recommendation. The scheduling review documents reflect HHS’ evaluation of the scientific and medical evidence and its scheduling recommendation to DOJ. [Read the full statement →]( [ACF Announces New Resources Focused on Behavioral Health Integration in Early Childhood Programs]( May 16, 2024 On Thursday, May 16, 2024, the Administration for Children and Families (ACF) at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) announced new policy guidance and resources for states, Tribes, territories, and local early childhood programs to promote the mental health and wellness of children, families, and the early care and education workforce. [Read the full statement →]( [Statement from HHS Secretary Xavier Becerra on New Drug Overdose Death Data]( May 15, 2024 On Wednesday, May 15, 2024, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Xavier Becerra issued a statement on the release of new drug overdose death data. [Read the full release →]( [Biden-Harris Administration Announces Maternal Mental Health Task Force’s National Strategy to Improve Maternal Mental Health Care Amid Urgent Public Health Crisis]( May 14, 2024 The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) announced the release of a national strategy today, with recommendations developed by the Task Force on Maternal Mental Health, a subcommittee of the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration’s (SAMHSA) Advisory Committee for Women’s Services, to address the urgent public health crisis of maternal mental health and substance use issues. [Read the full release →]( [SAMHSA Announces Winners of FentAlert Challenge During Launch of National Prevention Week]( May 13, 2024 On Monday, May 13, 2024, the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) announced the winners of the FentAlert Challenge, which sought innovative ideas from U.S. youth aged 14-18 to develop a community strategy to educate their peers about fentanyl and fake pills ― and prevent drug overdose deaths. [Read the full release →]( [U.S. Departments of Health & Human Services and Justice Issue Letter of Findings to State of Rhode Island Over Improper Over-Hospitalizations of Children with Disabilities]( May 13, 2024 An investigation by the United States Department of Health and Human Services Office for Civil Rights (HHS OCR) and the United States Attorney’s Office for the District of Rhode Island has found that the State of Rhode Island violated federal civil rights laws by routinely and unnecessarily segregating children with mental health and developmental disabilities at Bradley Hospital, an acute-care psychiatric hospital. [Read the full release →]( [HHS Announces LEAP in Health IT Special Emphasis Notice for AI and Behavioral Health Focused Projects in Fiscal Year 2024]( May 13, 2024 On Monday, May 13, 2024, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), through the Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology (ONC), published a Special Emphasis Notice (SEN) under the Leading Edge Acceleration Projects (LEAP) in Health Information Technology (Health IT) funding opportunity for fiscal year 2024. [Read the full release →]( [See More News Releases]( [Module 2 - Image]( Prevent Work-Related Asthma Work-related asthma is associated with exposure to worksite irritants, allergens, and physical conditions called triggers. Symptoms tend to get better on weekends, during vacations, and at other times when the employee is away from work. However, in some cases, symptoms only improve after an extended time away from the exposure or trigger. Learn more about the guidelines to develop and maintain a worksite safe from asthma triggers. [Learn more →]( [Footer Logo]( U.S. Department of Health and Human Services 200 Independence Avenue, S.W. Washington, DC 20201 Toll Free Call Center: [1-877-696-6775](tel:18776966775) Website: [HHS.gov]( [Facebook]( [Twitter]( [YouTube]( [Instagram]( [LinkedIn]( [View in browser]( [Forward this email]( [Unsubscribe or manage your email preferences](