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FACT SHEET: Biden- - The White House

(2 days ago) WebEnsuring robust access to mental health care has been a bipartisan priority for almost 15 years, since the 2008 enactment of the Mental Health Parity and Addiction …

https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/statements-releases/2023/07/25/fact-sheet-biden-harris-administration-takes-action-to-make-it-easier-to-access-in-network-mental-health-care/

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H.R.7666 - Restoring Hope for Mental Health and Well …

(Just Now) WebShown Here: Passed House (06/22/2022) Restoring Hope for Mental Health and Well-Being Act of 2022. This bill reauthorizes through FY2027, expands, and …

https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/house-bill/7666

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H.R.7666 - Restoring Hope for Mental Health and Well …

(5 days ago) Web(a) Suicide Prevention Lifeline.— (1) P LAN.—Section 520E–3 of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 290bb–36c) is amended— (A) by redesignating …

https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/house-bill/7666/text

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New Federal Rules Seek To Strengthen Mental Health Parity

(2 days ago) WebOn July 25, 2023, the Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and the Treasury (the tri-agencies) proposed a new rule to strengthen the enforcement of the federal …

https://www.healthaffairs.org/content/forefront/new-federal-rules-seek-strengthen-mental-health-parity

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House passes bill to reauthorize, expand federal …

(Just Now) WebThe House last night voted 402-20 to pass the Restoring Hope for Mental Health and Well-being Act, bipartisan legislation that includes reauthorization through 2027 of more than 30 programs that …

https://www.aha.org/news/headline/2022-06-23-house-passes-aha-supported-mental-health-bill

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The Restoring Hope for Mental Health and Well …

(2 days ago) WebThe Restoring Hope for Mental Health and Well-Being Act of 2022 (Division FF, Title I of P.L. 117-328, the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2023): Section-by …

https://crsreports.congress.gov/product/pdf/R/R47910

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What Is Congress Doing to Advance Behavioral Health …

(5 days ago) WebIn light of the well-documented mental health and substance use crisis and the exacerbating effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, congressional policymakers are …

https://www.commonwealthfund.org/blog/2022/what-congress-doing-advance-behavioral-health-reform

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NAMI Releases Latest Report Exploring State-Level …

(5 days ago) WebSep 13, 2023. NAMI released today a new publication: NAMI State Legislation Report: Trends in State Mental Health Policy (2022), which highlights and summarizes …

https://www.nami.org/nami-news/nami-releases-latest-report-exploring-state-level-mental-health-legislation-in-2022/

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Laws and Regulations SAMHSA

(9 days ago) WebThe Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act of 2008 requires insurance groups offering coverage for mental health or substance use disorders to …

https://www.samhsa.gov/about-us/who-we-are/laws-regulations

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5 Mental Health Bills We Can All Agree On - Verywell Mind

(8 days ago) WebFollowing this, they sent it to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. This bill includes plans to: Reauthorize programs put forward in 2016 by …

https://www.verywellmind.com/5-mental-health-bills-we-can-all-agree-on-6826669

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Mental health Bills - GovTrack.us

(6 days ago) WebMental health-related bills in the U.S. Congress. Use this page to browse bills in the U.S. Congress related to the subject Mental health, as determined by the …

https://www.govtrack.us/congress/bills/subjects/mental_health/6176

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Policy Priorities NAMI

(8 days ago) WebPublic policy impacts people with mental illness in many ways — from health care to housing to criminalization. Changes in policy can result in improved treatments, …

https://www.nami.org/Advocacy/Policy-Priorities/

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H.R. 1638: Improving Access to Mental Health Act of 2023

(4 days ago) WebThis Act may be cited as the Improving Access to Mental Health Act of 2023. 2. Improved access to mental health services under the Medicare program. …

https://www.govtrack.us/congress/bills/118/hr1638/text

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2023: The Year of Federal Mental Health Policy Implementation …

(3 days ago) Web2023-the-year-of-federal-investments. Article Published: 7/26/2023. In 2022, the U.S. Congress and the Biden administration respectively passed legislation and …

https://www.nbcc.org/resources/nccs/newsletter/2023-the-year-of-federal-investments

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NJ involuntary commitment law alarms mental health advocates

(8 days ago) WebNorthJersey.com. People experiencing mental health crises could face longer involuntary commitment times in hospitals and emergency departments under a …

https://www.northjersey.com/story/news/health/2023/08/22/new-jersey-mental-health-crisis-law-alarms-social-service-groups-involuntary-confinement-hospitals/70623537007/

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APA Services-drafted mental health workforce diversity legislation

(7 days ago) WebOn April 10, 2024, APA’s Deputy CEO Jim Diaz-Granados, PhD, spoke at a press conference for the introduction of the access in Mental Health Act (H.R. 7924), …

https://www.apaservices.org/advocacy/news/mental-health-diversity-legislation

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H.R.1368 - Mental Health Justice Act of 2021 - Congress.gov

(5 days ago) WebThe Secretary of Health and Human Service, acting through the Assistant Secretary for Mental Health and Substance Use and in consultation with the Assistant …

https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/house-bill/1368/text

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Navigating a New (and Confusing) Law for Access to Mental …

(2 days ago) WebSpecifically, Public Act 103-0474, in part, amended the Mental Health and Developmental Disabilities Confidentiality Act by establishing a new category of persons entitled (upon …

https://www.isba.org/sections/mentalhealth/newsletter/2024/04/navigatinganewandconfusinglawforaccesstomentalheal

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Governor Hochul Announces Key Mental Health Investments for …

(4 days ago) WebGovernor Kathy Hochul today announced key mental health investments for New Yorkers as part of the FY 2025 Budget. Building on the investments from her $1 …

https://www.governor.ny.gov/news/governor-hochul-announces-key-mental-health-investments-all-new-yorkers-part-fy-2025-budget

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Systems Advocacy - The Official Web Site for The State of …

(2 days ago) WebCommunity Health Law Project 4 Commerce Place Mount Holly, NJ 08060 (609) 261-3453 Community Health Law Project 35 Journal Square, Suite 827 Jersey City, NJ 07306 …

https://www.nj.gov/humanservices/dmhas/resources/services/treatment/mental_health/Systems_Advocacy.pdf

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Integrating Mental and Physical Health to Better Support Patients …

(6 days ago) WebPrevent suicide through behavioral health initiatives, awareness and intervention. Support the mental health and well-being of the health care workforce. …

https://www.aha.org/news/perspective/2024-04-26-integrating-mental-and-physical-health-better-support-patients-and-communities

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NAMI New Jersey, N Brunswick, NJ

(5 days ago) WebCAMHOP Online Support Groups (Chinese American) Contact: 732-940-0991 ext. 114, or email [email protected]. Click here for a complete list of NAMI NJ Statewide …

https://naminj.org/support/affiliates/bergen/

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Iowa mental health, disability service overhaul passed by lawmakers

(6 days ago) WebIowa's mental health and disability services are facing an overhaul under a plan state lawmakers passed Thursday. The proposal, originally made by Gov. Kim …

https://www.desmoinesregister.com/story/news/politics/2024/04/18/iowa-legislature-mental-health-disability-service-overhaul-passed-by-lawmakers/73340107007/

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H.R.7780 - Mental Health Matters Act - Library of Congress

(9 days ago) Web(5) S CHOOL-BASED MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES PROVIDER.—The term “school-based mental health services provider” has the meaning given the term in section 4102 …

https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/house-bill/7780/text/rfs

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Mental and Physical Health - NCAA.org

(3 days ago) WebMental health is of great importance on campuses across the country. While an NCAA study of more than 23,000 student-athletes conducted during the 2022-23 …

https://www.ncaa.org/sports/2024/4/22/mental-and-physical-health?path=health-safety

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Current and Pending Legislation that affects nursing:

(4 days ago) WebCalifornia. AB 2375 -- To establish a state master plan for health care professionals. New York. A6186 -- AN ACT to amend the penal law, in relation to assault on certain …

http://www.nrnpa.org/Pending-Legislation.php

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Paid Sick Leave under the Colorado Healthy Families and …

(6 days ago) WebColorado Healthy Families and Workplaces Act (C.R.S. § 8-13.3-401 et seq., Senate Bill 20-205, effective July 14, 2020) Colorado Wage Protection Rules 7 CCR 1103-7 INFO #6: …

https://cdle.colorado.gov/dlss/paid-sick-leave-under-the-colorado-healthy-families-and-workplaces-act-hfwa

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Building and construction workers are reporting mental health …

(2 days ago) Web"That's why we do see significantly higher rates of poor mental health and tragically, even suicide in the industry," Mr Lockwood said. The cost-of-living crisis …

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-04-21/construction-industry-issues-mental-health-challenges/103741988

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