The Dr. Lorna Breen Heroes’ Foundation Feb. 26 recognized 43 licensure boards and 521 hospitals for changing invasive and stigmatizing mental health questions in their licensing applications. The 521 hospitals represent a 39% increase in organizations that have made such changes since September. There were also 34 state medical boards recognized, marking a 17% increase since September. 

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