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WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy recently issued a pressing advisory on the mental health and well-being of parents and caregivers. This call to action highlights the …
Parents in Crisis: Surgeon General’s Urgent Call to Protect Mental Health! Read More
WEST CHESTER, PA — The Chester County Suicide Prevention Task Force has officially transitioned to the Chester County Suicide Prevention Partnership (CCSPP), marking an important milestone with its new 501c3 non-profit …
Chester County Suicide Prevention Task Force Becomes Non-Profit Partnership Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Recent data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reveal both improvements and troubling trends in the mental health and safety of American teens. The …
CDC Reports Mixed Trends in Teen Mental Health and Safety Read More
MALVERN, PA — Neuronetics, Inc. (NASDAQ: STIM) announced that Aetna has updated its coverage policy for transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) to include adolescents aged 15 and older with major depressive …
Aetna Expands TMS Coverage to Adolescents with Major Depressive Disorder Read More MALVERN, PA — Neuronetics, Inc. (NASDAQ: STIM) announced that California Medicaid, known as Medi-Cal, will now cover transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) for both adults and adolescents aged 15 and older …
Neuronetics Secures Medi-Cal Coverage for TMS Treatment in California Read MoreMALVERN, PA — Neuronetics, Inc. (NASDAQ: STIM) has announced significant updates from major insurers that will broaden access to transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) for younger patients. BlueCross BlueShield (BCBS) of …
Expanded Insurance Coverage Boosts Access to TMS Treatment for Adolescents Read More
PLYMOUTH MEETING, PA — A clinical evidence assessment by ECRI, a global patient safety organization, found that cranial electrical stimulation (CES) can effectively relieve anxiety symptoms. The treatment outperformed placebo …
Study Finds Cranial Electrical Stimulation Effective for Anxiety Relief Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Administration for Children and Families (ACF) at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has announced new policy guidance and resources aimed at bolstering …
HHS Unveils New Resources to Support Mental Health in Early Childhood Programs Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The United States continues to grapple with the highest rate of maternal mortality among well-resourced countries. Shockingly, over 22% of pregnancy-related deaths in the U.S. result from …
A National Push to Improve Maternal Mental Health: HHS Releases a Robust Strategy Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — In a poignant gesture for Women’s Mental Health Week, the 37 women of the PA House Democratic Caucus have embarked on a unique initiative, writing letters to …
Pennsylvania Female Legislators Pen Letters to Their Younger Selves in a Push for Mental Health Awareness Read More