In recognition of Suicide Prevention Month, ACEP and ALL IN: Wellbeing First for Healthcare, a national coalition led by the Dr. Lorna Breen Heroes’ Foundation, announced major progress on the shared goal to improve access to mental health care for health care workers.
The coalition’s Wellbeing First Champion Challenge program verified 60 licensure boards and 1,850 health systems, hospitals, medical centers, clinics and other care facilities have removed intrusive, stigmatizing mental health questions, including substance use, from their licensing and credentialing applications as of September 19, 2025 — benefiting nearly 1.85 million licensed health workers and 357,000 credentialed health workers, respectively.
“Our collective action is making mental health care more accessible for healthcare workers around the country,” said L. Anthony Cirillo, MD, FACEP, president of the American College of Emergency Physicians (ACEP).
“ACEP is proud to stand with our coalition partners to break down systemic barriers so that healthcare workers are empowered to prioritize their own health and wellbeing. We must continue this progress so that emergency physicians and others can get the mental health care they need and deserve without fear of stigma or professional repercussions.“
