In the News: Surgeon General Says COVID Worsened Youth Mental Health Crisis

Top Stories & Key Reads of the Week Surgeon General: COVID Worsened Youth Mental Health Crisis A new U.S. Surgeon General’s Advisory says the COVID-19 pandemic has worsened the nation’s youth mental health crisis, and calls for a rapid response. Study Suggests Marijuana Use May Interfere With Sleep Marijuana use may interfere with sleep, a new study suggests. Federal Government Announces $30 Million Harm Reduction Program The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration on Wednesday announced a $30 million harm reduction program to help address the nation’s substance use and overdose epidemic, Newsweek reports.   Partnership in the News   Read the latest coverage     Policy News Roundup Find more of our must-reads in policy news, including a Surgeon General advisory on youth mental health. Research News Roundup View our curated digest of the latest research news, including text messaging as a means of tobacco risk communication.   Other Headlines of Interest Can You Drink Alcohol After Getting the COVID Booster Shot? Here's What a Doctor Says (NBC Chicago) This strip of paper can help prevent a drug overdose (CNN) From Addiction, Prison and Sleeping in Bus to Store Manager (Associated Press)

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