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- 1Senate approves mental health bill for pilots and controllers▼Senate approves mental health legislation for pilots, air traffic controllers
The US Senate has passed legislation addressing mental health support for pilots and air traffic controllers. The measure aims to make it easier for aviation workers to seek mental health treatment without automatically jeopardising their medical certification or careers, an issue that has drawn attention amid concerns over stigma in the aviation industry. Details on the bill's specific provisions and its path in the House have not been provided.
- 2Oregon providers challenge mandate prioritizing criminal defendants in care▼Oregon mental health providers, hospitals challenge mandate to treat criminal defendants first
Mental health providers and hospitals in Oregon are legally challenging a state requirement that they prioritize criminal defendants awaiting competency services over other patients seeking psychiatric care. The providers argue the mandate leaves ordinary patients, including those in crisis, waiting longer for treatment as limited beds and staff are redirected to the justice system.
- 3Mission High School opens serenity garden for students in recovery●Mission High School opens new ‘serenity garden’ to support students in recovery
Mission High School has opened a new 'serenity garden' on campus designed to support students recovering from substance abuse. The space gives students in recovery a calm outdoor area, and the school says it reflects a broader effort to provide mental health and recovery resources alongside academics. It has drawn local news attention as an example of schools addressing student wellness.
- 4SAMHSA awards nearly $250 million in behavioral health grants●Nearly $250 million in SAMHSA grants awarded for behavioral health services
The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration has awarded nearly $250 million in grants to support behavioral health services across the United States. The American Hospital Association highlighted the funding, which is expected to help expand access to mental health and substance use treatment programs for communities nationwide.