During the pandemic’s first year, suicides among white residents decreased compared with previous years, while they increased among Black residents.
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Congress aims to address gaps in mental health access laid bare by COVID-19
Suicides, depression, anxiety and other mental health problems are on the rise, and will get worse, experts say.
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CT high school student behavior is less risky than national average
Connecticut high school students engaged less often in risky behaviors, like taking painkillers without a prescription, seriously considering suicide and texting or emailing while driving, when compared to their peers nationwide.
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Senate tackles mental health care reform
WASHINGTON — A Senate panel took up the issue of mental health care Thursday, discussing legislation promoted by Sen. Chris Murphy to overhaul the system, an unusual move since Congress hasn’t tackled comprehensive reform in decades.
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Senate approves, Obama will sign, Blumenthal’s veterans bill
WASHINGTON -– The Senate unanimously approved a bill Tuesday sponsored by Sens. Richard Blumenthal and John McCain that aims to prevent veteran suicides, which now average 22 a day.