During Mental Health Awareness Month, the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy gathered information on various actions being taken to address America’s mental health crisis. These actions involve government agencies, the private sector, nonprofit organizations, and academia all working together to respond to the issue.
The Biden administration’s mental health strategy and research priorities were highlighted as part of these efforts. Beyond governmental agencies, initiatives like an integrated behavioral health care training program at Cincinnati Children’s were shared. The goal of these actions is to ensure every American has access to quality mental health care when and where they need it.
One specific initiative at Cincinnati Children’s was recently funded by the Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC) through its Mental and Behavioral Health Awards Program. This program provides integrated behavioral health training to a variety of healthcare professionals, including primary care physicians, residents, and social workers. It also establishes teams to help manage behavioral dysregulation and anxiety more effectively.
For more information on mental health research and innovation happening at Cincinnati Children’s, learn more about their initiatives.