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One way to combat the mental health challenges health care professionals face on the job is to address them directly, according to experts at AHN Forbes Hospital, (Allegheny Health Network). Investing in mental health support for their teams can help hospitals reduce stress, burnout, and workplace violence, said Tinamarie Estes-Washington, DNP, RN, PCCN, NEA-BC, during her presentation at HAP’s recent Workforce Summit.

HAP's annual Achievement Awards honor hospitals and health systems for their innovation, creativity, and commitment to patient care. The Achievement Awards showcase and share member hospitals’ and health systems’ successful programs and best practices.

There is a growing need to support mental health and behavioral health care across Pennsylvania.

The mental health of mothers in the U.S. is declining, according to a new seven-year study of self-reported physical and mental health released by JAMA Internal Medicine. 

UPMC Western Psychiatric Hospital received the Excellence in Care Award for advancing perinatal mental health access among vulnerable populations by streamlining systems and integrating technology.

A new report from the CDC indicates there were 30,000 fewer U.S. drug overdose deaths in 2024 than the year before—the largest one-year decline ever recorded.