Psychiatric News (6/30) reports that “during a virtual U.S. House subcommittee hearing” conducted on June 30, American Psychiatric Association (APA) President Jeffrey Geller, MD, MPH, “urged Congress to take action to curb the mental health impact of the COVID-19 pandemic.” Speaking before the US House Committee on Energy & Commerce’s Subcommittee on Health, Dr. Geller stated, “We expect that, even after the infectious aspect of this pandemic is over, we’re going to have a mental health pandemic that could go on for quite some time.” During the hearing, Dr. Geller voiced his support for a number of pending bills that would promote mental health.
MedPage Today (6/30) also reports Dr. Geller’s testimony.
Related Links:
— “Geller Testifies on Mental Health Needs During Pandemic and Beyond, Psychiatric News, June 30, 2020