Today, I wrote about how parents can start a conversation with their kids about their #MentalHealth and highlighted steps they can take to boost their kids' well being during this time of transition as they head back to school. usatoday.com/story/opinion/…
@Surgeon_General This important article is behind a paywall. Where can people access this for free? I want to share it because it is an important topic for me, but I will not "sell" subscriptions for the @USATODAY @Surgeon_General @HHSGov #mentalhealth
@Surgeon_General FACT: OPIOIDS ARE ADDICTIVE. FACT: ALCOHOL IS ADDICTIVE. FACT: CANNABIS DOES NOT INCLUDE A PHYSICAL ADDICTION COMPONENT. FACT: CANNABIS HAS MEDICINAL VALUE. CAN YOU REFUTE? CAN YOU OFFER AN EXPLANATION AS TO WHY CANNABIS REMAINS SCHEDULE 1?
@Surgeon_General 👇🏽An interesting thread about the mental impact of health care professionals who experience mass deaths due to the Covid Pandemic. I know that you’d rather tweet about anything other than Covid, but ignoring it won’t make it disappear. 😷😷🏥🏥🪦🪦
@Surgeon_General Kids who are struggling with the start of the school year can get extra help with #Medicaid and #CHIP. Learn more about mental and behavioral health benefits through coverage and enroll today: insurekidsnow.gov/initiatives/me… #Enroll365
@Surgeon_General What can be done to shift time/focus/$$ to youth mental wellness programs (for those who exist outside of the womb), from the time/energy/wrath being invested in prosecuting those who seek abortion due to rape, incest, and maternal health risks? We MUST prioritize mental health.