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Former SAMHSA Director Sounds Alarm on Mental Health Crisis

4/22/2025

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The former SAMHSA director warns that cuts to mental health services during the Trump administration have devastating consequences. With suicide tragically ranking as the second leading cause of death among youth, the dismantling of SAMHSA jeopardizes essential support systems. Urgent federal leadership is crucial to confront America’s escalating mental health crisis.

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The former SAMHSA director warns that cuts to mental health services during the Trump administration have devastating consequences. With suicide tragically ranking as the second leading cause of death among youth, the dismantling of SAMHSA jeopardizes essential support systems. Urgent federal leadership is crucial to confront America’s escalating mental health crisis.