Mental health

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A state of mind characterized by emotional well-being, good behavioral adjustment, relative freedom from anxiety and disabling symptoms, and a capacity to establish constructive relationships and cope with the ordinary demands and stresses of life.

Adapted from the APA Dictionary of Psychology

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Massachusetts v. Oz

This case discusses whether a federal rule unlawfully narrows Medicaid’s categorical exemption from community-engagement requirements for individuals with substance use disorders

Call for papers: Advancing psychiatric rehabilitation for emerging and young adults

Psychiatric Rehabilitation Journal seeks manuscripts advancing recovery among emerging and young adults
The coalition of CEOs and masterminds of the inaugural Black Boys and Men Mental Health Summit at College Park, Maryland in July (from left to right): Daniel H. Gillison Jr., CEO, National Alliance on Mental Illness; Dr. Georges C. Benjamin, CEO, American Public Health Association; Dr. Arthur C. Evans Jr., CEO, APA; Dr. Arthur Taft Parsons III, vice president and chief psychiatric officer, CVS Health; Dr. Marketa Wills, CEO, American Psychiatric Association.

Black Boys and Men Mental Health Summit

Inaugural gathering focused on institutions, relationships, and systems
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Navigating AI-generated advice thoughtfully and safely

Evidence-based suggestions on appropriate use of AI for mental, emotional, and behavioral health
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