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Suicide is the tenth leading cause of death in the United States — and suicide rates are on the rise in almost every state. But communities and health systems are working together to help intervene.

This blog post from HP 2020’s Stories from the Field series highlights what the Henry Ford Health System in Detroit, Michigan is doing to address suicide through the Zero Suicide Initiative.

https://health.gov/news/blog/2019/07/filling-health-care-gaps-to-prevent-suicides-in-michigan

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Each month, we release an infographic with the latest data related to a Healthy People 2020 Leading Health Indicator (LHI) topic. These infographics show progress toward Healthy People 2020 LHI targets — and show where there’s still work to be done. This month’s featured LHI topic is Mental Health. Check out the infographic below, then head…

Each month, HHS releases an infographic with the latest data related to a Healthy People 2020 (HP 2020) Leading Health Indicator (LHI) topic. These infographics show progress toward HP 2020 LHI targets — and show where there’s still work to be done. Mental health was the topic of the July featured LHI.

https://health.gov/news/announcements/2019/07/check-out-the-new-mental-health-infographic-from-healthy-people-2020/

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Your brain is the command center for your entire body. Without it, you’re not you.

This NIDA blog highlights a video that explores the different parts and regions of the brain and their role in controlling things like thoughts, feelings, and movement.

https://teens.drugabuse.gov/blog/post/meet-your-brain

Mixing prescription and over-the-counter medicines with other medicines or substances—intentionally or by accident—can have dangerous effects.

This NIDA for Teens blog post describes the potentially dangerous effects of mixing prescription medications, such as those used to treat ADHD, and over-the-counter medicines with other medicines and substances.

https://teens.drugabuse.gov/blog/post/mixing-medicines-can-be-dangerous

Medical hypnosis may change your brain—and your mind.

Hypnosis and its potential benefits for treating post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and mood disorders is highlighted in this NIH newsletter.

https://newsinhealth.nih.gov/2019/07/hypnosis-health

Excerpts from our conversation with Dr. Andrew Huberman, an NIH-funded neuroscientist at Stanford University.

This article describes virtual reality (VR) and research demonstrating its benefits for improving health, including for the treatment of fear and anxiety. https://newsinhealth.nih.gov/2019/07/beyond-games. It also features a Q&A with Dr. Andrew Huberman, an NIH-funded neuroscientist at Stanford University, about VR research, including what has been learned about anxiety.

https://newsinhealth.nih.gov/2019/07/qa-dr-andrew-huberman-virtual-reality-research

In the video, narrated by actor and filmmaker Tom Hanks, VA issues a call to 'Be There' and reach out to Veterans who may be in need.

This Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) blog post describes a new public service announcement narrated by actor and filmmaker Tom Hanks to educate people about how to be there for Veterans in need, which is part of VA’s efforts to address Veteran suicide.

https://www.blogs.va.gov/VAntage/63052/va-psa-urges-everyone-bethere-veterans/

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NIH Director Dr. Francis Collins highlights a new NIH welcome video titled, “We are NIH.” The video is now available to greet guests on campus and inform visitors on the NIH website about NIH and its lifesaving mission. The video showcases a few people who work and volunteer at NIH every day to help turn discovery into health and features Dr. Collins discussing the impact of NIH research.

https://directorsblog.nih.gov/2019/07/19/we-are-nih/

NIMH Director’s Statement on Diversity

NIMH Director Dr. Joshua Gordon highlights the importance of inclusivity in science and reinforces NIH Director Dr. Francis Collins’ recent call for increased fairness and diversity in biomedical research and in the presentation of that research at professional meetings.

https://www.nimh.nih.gov/news/science-news/2019/nimh-directors-statement-on-diversity.shtml

This issue of the VA’s PTSD Monthly Update describes the treatments available for PTSD.

https://content.govdelivery.com/accounts/USVHA/bulletins/251e8f9

Inherited genetic factors account for approximately 80 percent of the risk for autism spectrum disorder (ASD), according to estimates published in a study funded by NIH.

Inherited genetic factors account for approximately 80 percent of the risk for autism spectrum disorder (ASD), according to estimates from an NIH-funded studies published in JAMA Psychiatry. The study included more than 2 million people from 5 countries—Denmark, Finland, Sweden, Israel, and Australia—and followed children from birth through 16 years of age. Out of the roughly 2 million children who participated in the study, 22,156 (1.11 percent) were diagnosed with ASD. The authors concluded that variation in the occurrence of ASD is likely due to inherited genetic influences, with less contribution from environmental factors; however, it does not show that inherited genetic factors are the only cause of ASD.

https://www.nichd.nih.gov/newsroom/news/080119-autism

The meeting purpose was to raise public awareness of the mental health needs of older adults and to promote access to evidence-based approaches to mental and...

View part-two of a webcast of the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration’s (SAMHSA) recent event in observance of National Older Adult Mental Health Awareness Day to learn about prevention, treatment, and recovery supports for older adults.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mQp5RMwn_Dg

The meeting purpose was to raise public awareness of the mental health needs of older adults and to promote access to evidence-based approaches to mental and...

View part-one of a webcast of the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration’s (SAMHSA) recent event in observance of National Older Adult Mental Health Awareness Day to learn about prevention, treatment, and recovery supports for older adults.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xshOjy5m3aU

In 2018, more than 320 active duty service members committed suicide. Among reserve component service members, 144 did the same. One lawmaker called it "an epidemic."

This Department of Defense (DOD) article highlights the DOD’s remarks to lawmakers during a joint hearing of the House Armed Services Committee's subcommittee on military personnel and the House Veterans Affairs Committee's health subcommittee that solving suicide is a shared challenge in both the military and civilian societies.

https://www.defense.gov/explore/story/Article/1858948/dod-officials-urge-troops-to-seek-mental-health-help-without-fear/

This MedlinePlus issue provides information about the importance of postpartum health and the signs and symptoms of postpartum depression.

https://content.govdelivery.com/accounts/USNLMMP/bulletins/24bd8db

An overview of cannabidiol (CBD) and what research has confirmed up to this point about its health claims.

The Spring 2019 issue of this magazine features an interview with a National Institute on Drug Abuse scientist who answers questions about the science behind CBD (or cannabidiol) and its potential use as a treatment for various health conditions, including mental illnesses and substance use disorders.

https://magazine.medlineplus.gov/article/the-abcs-of-cbd-separating-fact-from-fiction

Teens must try new things to figure out who they are. Learn how to guide them toward healthier and less risky experiences.

The June issue of this newsletter includes an article about the brain changes that occur during adolescence, the potential for risky behaviors and mental health issues during this time period, and what parents can do to support their teens through these turbulent years.

https://newsinhealth.nih.gov/2019/06/parenting-teens

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