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FACT SHEET: President Biden to Announce …

(1 days ago) WEBThe 2008 Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act called for mental health care benefits to be covered at the same level as physical health care benefits. The President’s fiscal year 2023

https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/statements-releases/2022/03/01/fact-sheet-president-biden-to-announce-strategy-to-address-our-national-mental-health-crisis-as-part-of-unity-agenda-in-his-first-state-of-the-union/

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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-Section Summary …

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

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The Top 10 Facts About The Mental Health Reform …

(1 days ago) WEBThe mental health system is deeply broken and underfunded. While these bills lay a foundation for reform, they are still only a beginning. Congress will need to build on them …

https://www.mhanational.org/issues/top-10-facts-about-mental-health-reform-legislation-114th-congress

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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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Trends in State Mental Health Policy - nami.org

(6 days ago) WEBkey piece of legislation and illustrate how other advocates may replicate their success. Methodology The content of this report is focused on major mental health legislation …

https://www.nami.org/NAMI/media/NAMI-Media/PDFs/NAMI_2022_State_Legislation_Report.pdf

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NAMI Applauds Congressional Focus on Mental Health in …

(6 days ago) WEBNAMI applauds the omnibus legislation, which will fund the federal government through the remainder of the 2023 fiscal year (FY 23) and is expected to be passed by the Senate …

https://www.nami.org/nami-news/nami-applauds-congressional-focus-on-mental-health-in-year-end-legislation/

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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 subsection (c) as …

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

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

(Just Now) WEBMental Health Matters Act. This bill requires certain federal actions to increase access to mental and behavioral health care. Among other provisions, the bill creates various …

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

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Policy Issues Mental Health America

(1 days ago) WEBMental Health America advocates for legislation and policy that will positively affect the lives of people with mental health conditions and their families. Mental Health Policy …

https://www.mhanational.org/policy-issues

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Healthy People 2020 Law and Health Policy Project: Legal and …

(3 days ago) WEBthe status of the nation’s mental health to expanding treatment for mental health services. The Law and Health Policy Project report for the mental health and mental disorders …

https://www.cdc.gov/phlp/docs/hp2020-mentalhealth.pdf

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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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How to Transform the U.S. Mental Health System - RAND …

(6 days ago) WEBThis report describes the landscape of mental health in the United States, identifies opportunities for change, and makes evidence-based recommendations for a path …

https://www.rand.org/pubs/research_reports/RRA889-1.html

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Fetterman & Smith Introduce Bill to Establish Senate Commission …

(2 days ago) WEBWashington, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senators John Fetterman (D-PA) and Tina Smith (D-MN) introduced the United States Senate Commission on Mental Health Act of 2024.The bill …

https://www.fetterman.senate.gov/press-releases/news-fetterman-smith-introduce-bill-to-establish-senate-commission-on-mental-health/

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Biden-Harris Administration Announces Maternal Mental Health

(8 days ago) WEBThe U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) announced the release of a national strategy today, with recommendations developed by the Task Force on …

https://www.samhsa.gov/newsroom/press-announcements/20240514/maternal-mental-health-task-force-national-strategy-improve-maternal-mental-health-care

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NJ involuntary commitment law alarms mental health advocates

(8 days ago) WEBNorthJersey.com. 0:00. 1:55. People experiencing mental health crises could face longer involuntary commitment times in hospitals and emergency departments under a new law …

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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Workplace Mental Health & Well-Being — Current Priorities of the …

(3 days ago) WEBThe Surgeon General’s Framework for Workplace Mental Health and Well‑Being. Centered on the worker’s voice and equity, these Five Essentials support workplaces as engines …

https://www.hhs.gov/surgeongeneral/priorities/workplace-well-being/index.html?_hsmi=306559184

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Mental Health: Mental Health Benefits Legislation

(6 days ago) WEBThe Community Preventive Services Task Force (CPSTF) recommends mental health benefits legislation as a way to improve financial protection and increase appropriate …

https://health.gov/healthypeople/tools-action/browse-evidence-based-resources/mental-health-mental-health-benefits-legislation

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State of New Jersey

(4 days ago) WEBNEWARK –Attorney General Gurbir S. Grewal and the Division of Consumer Affairs today announced new measures to promote access to mental health and substance use …

https://www.nj.gov/oag/newsreleases20/pr20200715b.html

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Iowa mental health, substance use system consolidation signed …

(Just Now) WEBNew law consolidates mental health, substance use disorder services. Now that the bill has been signed into law, the clock is ticking for top officials at Iowa's human services …

https://www.desmoinesregister.com/story/news/politics/2024/05/15/iowa-mental-health-substance-use-system-consolidation-signed-into-law-kim-reynolds/73672968007/

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H.R.7254 - Mental Health Justice and Parity Act of 2022

(5 days ago) WEB(1) Needless institutionalization (including in psychiatric hospitals) of people with disabilities is generally a violation of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (42 U.S.C. 12101 …

https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/house-bill/7254/text

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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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Mental Health Act - NHS

(5 days ago) WEBThe Mental Health Act (1983) is the main piece of legislation that covers the assessment, treatment and rights of people with a mental health disorder. You can read the Mental …

https://www.nhs.uk/mental-health/social-care-and-your-rights/mental-health-and-the-law/mental-health-act/

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The Federal and State Role in Mental Health

(1 days ago) WEBThe Federal Role in Mental Health The federal government works in partnership with the states to address mental health. The federal role in mental health includes regulating …

https://www.mhanational.org/issues/federal-and-state-role-mental-health

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Shining light on mental health awareness: Why organizations are …

(Just Now) WEBOrganizations around New Jersey are lighting their buildings with a tint of green throughout the month to show solidarity for mental health awareness. The occasion is jointly …

https://www.roi-nj.com/2024/05/16/healthcare/shining-light-on-mental-health-awareness-why-organizations-are-going-green/

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NYC Council Calls for Funding Restorations and Investments in …

(6 days ago) WEBMayor’s FY25 Executive Budget failed to include funding for key hospital, mental health and maternal health services . City Hall, NY – Ahead of the City Council’s Executive …

https://council.nyc.gov/press/2024/05/13/2603/

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4.1 Identify relevant legislation in relation to mental illness

(7 days ago) WEBAssessment criteria: 4.1. Identify relevant legislation in relation to mental illness. The Mental Health Act 1982 = Gives individuals with mental health conditions their rights …

https://studybullets.co.uk/ncfe-cache-level-2-certificate-in-awareness-of-mental-health-problems/unit-01-understanding-mental-health/4-1-identify-relevant-legislation-in-relation-to-mental-illness/

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2.1.State the key points of legislation related to: • mental ill health

(Just Now) WEBState the key points of legislation related to: • mental ill health, mental capacity, age of consent to treatment, parental responsibility, data protection and confidentiality . …

https://studybullets.co.uk/ncfe-cache-level-2-certificate-in-understanding-children-and-young-peoples-mental-health/unit-01-understand-children-and-young-peoples-mental-health-in-context/2-1-state-the-key-points-of-legislation-related-to-mental-ill-health-mental-capacity-age-of-consent-to-treatment-parental-responsibility-data-protection-and-confidentiality/

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Georgia mental health forum highlights need for new advocates

(Just Now) WEBAt the 28th annual event, leaders from across the state acknowledged major changes and shortcomings in mental health support in Georgia. The push takes on a new meaning …

https://www.wrdw.com/2024/05/15/georgia-mental-health-forum-highlights-need-new-advocates/

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Senate Overwhelmingly Approves FAA Reauthorization Act

(3 days ago) WEBIt was a privilege to lead this significant piece of bipartisan legislation. It included hundreds of key priorities from across the political spectrum and touching every state in the nation. …

https://www.commerce.senate.gov/2024/5/senate-overwhelmingly-approves-faa-reauthorization-act

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Parents with Mental Illness and Child Custody Issues

(9 days ago) WEBThe Federal Adoption and Safe Families Act, Public Law 105-89 (ASFA) was signed into law on November 19, 1997. This legislation is the first substantive change in federal …

https://www.healthyplace.com/parenting/parents-with-mental-illness/parents-with-mental-illness-and-child-custody-issues

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Amendment of law on drug addicts a positive step, say mental …

(5 days ago) WEBSHAH ALAM - The Home Ministry's announcement that it is amending the Drug Addicts (Treatment and Rehabilitation) Act 1983, for drug abuse penalties to be changed to …

https://www.msn.com/en-us/health/other/amendment-of-law-on-drug-addicts-a-positive-step-say-mental-health-experts/ar-BB1mh8Id

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FASDs and Secondary Conditions Fetal Alcohol Spectrum …

(6 days ago) WEBKey points. Fetal alcohol spectrum disorders (FASDs) often lead to other disorders, called secondary conditions. Common mental health conditions. Studies have shown an …

https://www.cdc.gov/fasd/about/fasds-and-secondary-conditions.html

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