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05/12/2022
PTSD Screening Day – June 27
June 27 is PTSD Screening Day. To help raise awareness, The National Center for PTSD is spreading the word about the importance of self-screening. Self-screening is an important first step for those who may be experiencing PTSD to receive the treatment they need.
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Landmark legal ruling in the fight for mental health equity has been overturned
This week, the federal Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals issued a devastating ruling in the Wit v. United Behavioral Health (UBH) case that, once again, sets America back while struggling to cope with increasing mental health challenges—especially among youth—and historic fatal overdose rates. The appeals court overturned the trial court’s determination that UBH was liable for making medical necessary determinations for mental health and substance use disorder (MH/SUD) services in a manner that was inconsistent with generally accepted standards of MH/SUD care.
Read More >03/29/2022
National Doctors Day - March 30
Each year, National Doctors Day is celebrated on March 30. It’s a day for recognizing the contributions of physicians to their patients and communities, and giving thanks for all they do. In recognition of this important day, the Ohio Psychiatric Physicians Association would The American Academy of Family Physicians (AAFP) has celebrated National Doctors Day for the past five years and uses it as an opportunity to offer members a gift to show its appreciation.
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