Laws Regarding Mental Health Issues

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Mental Health Rights Mental Health America

(1 days ago) People living with mental health conditions have the right to make decisions about their lives, including their treatment. Just as all Americans, they should be assumed competent to make their own decisions, and a refusal of any type of treatment should not be considered evidence that a person is incompetent. A … See more

https://mhanational.org/issues/mental-health-rights

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Rights for People With Mental Illness - WebMD

(7 days ago) Web1 min read. People with mental illness are entitled to fair treatment, and they should: Be treated with respect and dignity. Have their privacy protected. Receive …

https://www.webmd.com/mental-health/rights-mental-illness

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

(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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Mental Health Benefits: State Laws Mandating or Regulating

(Just Now) Web1. Mental Health "Parity" or Equal Coverage Laws. Parity, as it relates to mental health and substance abuse, prohibits insurers or health care service plans from …

https://www.ncsl.org/health/mental-health-benefits

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Trends in State Mental Health Policy - nami.org

(6 days ago) Webfurther underlines the need for more mental health resources. Responding to the ever-growing mental health crisis, state lawmakers passed critical legislation in 2022 to build …

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

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Laws and Regulations SAMHSA

(9 days ago) WebLaws and regulations pertaining to substance abuse and mental health services, SAMHSA programs, and related topics. families, and small business owners. …

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

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H.R.1109 - Mental Health Services for Students Act of 2020

(5 days ago) Web(b) School-Based mental health and children.—Section 581 of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 290hh) (relating to children and violence) is amended to …

https://www.congress.gov/bill/116th-congress/house-bill/1109/text

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Federal & State Issues - We Advocate, Support & Advance Mental …

(6 days ago) WebAdvocate, Support & Advance Mental Health Access. Our federal and state government affairs efforts center on advocacy to ensure that the unique needs of …

https://www.counseling.org/advocacy/federal-state-issues

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It’s Okay to Not Be Okay: Tips and Resources for Mental Health

(3 days ago) WebMental health conditions can affect anyone, regardless of gender, age, race, ethnicity, or income level. Recent data (PDF 622 KB) help underscore that our nation is …

https://www.samhsa.gov/blog/its-okay-not-be-okay-tips-resources-mental-health-awareness-month

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HIPAA Privacy Rule and Sharing Information Related to …

(4 days ago) WebHIPAA provides a personal representative of a patient with the same rights to access health information as the patient, including the right to request a complete medical record …

https://www.hhs.gov/sites/default/files/hipaa-privacy-rule-and-sharing-info-related-to-mental-health.pdf

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A Proclamation on National Mental Health Awareness Month,

(5 days ago) WebNOW, THEREFORE, I, JOSEPH R. BIDEN JR., President of the United States of America, by virtue of the authority vested in me by the Constitution and the …

https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/presidential-actions/2024/04/30/a-proclamation-on-national-mental-health-awareness-month-2024/

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Mental Health at Work U.S. Department of Labor

(9 days ago) WebMental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act (MHPAEA) Under MHPAEA, health benefit plans that cover mental health or substance use benefits cannot impose more …

https://www.dol.gov/general/mental-health-at-work

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Summary of Laws Related to Child and Adolescent Mental Health

(9 days ago) WebThe interaction of national and state laws can affect how public health interventions intended to benefit children are permitted to operate, especially in the …

https://phii.org/resources/summary-of-laws-related-to-child-and-adolescent-mental-health/

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During Mental Health Awareness Month, U. S. Department of …

(4 days ago) WebToday, during Mental Health Awareness Month, the Biden-Harris Administration is announcing new actions to increase access to school-based mental …

https://www.ed.gov/news/press-releases/during-mental-health-awareness-month-u-s-department-education-announces-new-actions-increase-access-school-based-mental-health-services

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42 U.S. Code § 9501 - Bill of Rights U.S. Code US Law LII / Legal

(7 days ago) Web42 U.S. Code § 9501 - Bill of Rights. restrict such liberty only to the extent necessary consistent with such person’s treatment needs, applicable requirements of law, and …

https://www.law.cornell.edu/uscode/text/42/9501

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New California Law Aims to Force People With Mental Illness or

(9 days ago) WebThe law is designed to make it easier for authorities to provide care to people with untreated mental illness or addictions to alcohol and drugs, many of whom are …

https://www.usnews.com/news/us/articles/2023-10-10/california-gov-gavin-newsom-signs-bill-expanding-conservatorship-law

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AHLA - Top Ten Issues in Health Law 2024

(4 days ago) WebTop Ten Issues in Health Law 2024. 1. Health Care’s AI Transformation: Managing Risks and Rewards in an Evolving Landscape. While artificial intelligence (AI) …

https://www.americanhealthlaw.org/content-library/connections-magazine/article/d91b2697-e96b-49e4-84c1-1b8399406f5e/Top-Ten-Issues-in-Health-Law

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Legal and Ethical Aspects of Mental Health Care - PMC

(3 days ago) WebThe Mental Healthcare Act 2017 (MHCA 2017), [ 1] explicitly talks about the rights of patients with mental illness (PWMI) and lays down the ethical and legal responsibilities …

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6436399/

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Mental Health Protections - Office of the Texas Governor

(3 days ago) WebThe National Suicide Prevention Lifeline provides 24/7, free and confidential support for people in distress, prevention and crisis resources, and best practices for professionals. …

https://gov.texas.gov/organization/disabilities/mental_health_protections

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Massachusetts law about mental health issues Mass.gov

(8 days ago) WebMGL c. 123 Mental health. MGL c. 140, §§ 131R-131Y Extreme Risk Protection Orders (ERPO) Provides a process for family and household members to petition the court to …

https://www.mass.gov/info-details/massachusetts-law-about-mental-health-issues

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Mental Health & Substance Use Disorders Medicare

(Just Now) WebMedicare covers certain screenings, services, and programs that aid in the treatment and recovery of mental health and substance use disorders. If you or someone you know is …

https://www.medicare.gov/coverage/mental-health-substance-use-disorder

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From Concerns to Courtrooms: Addressing Children’s Safety Online

(6 days ago) WebThe last few years have seen a rise in concern among lawmakers regarding children’s safety online. These concerns stem from a number of issues such as the …

https://www.multistate.us/insider/2024/5/14/from-concerns-to-courtrooms-addressing-childrens-safety-online

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Possession of Firearms by People With Mental Illness

(Just Now) WebPossession of a firearm by the mentally ill is regulated by both state and federal laws. Federal Law. Under 18 U.S.C. § 922(d), it is unlawful for any person to sell …

https://www.ncsl.org/civil-and-criminal-justice/possession-of-firearms-by-people-with-mental-illness

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Bill signed into law that’s intended to divert mental health - MSN

(6 days ago) WebJ ACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - We’ve reported on what resources are available when someone is facing a mental health crisis. Now, a new law is intended to address the ongoing …

https://www.msn.com/en-us/health/other/bill-signed-into-law-that-s-intended-to-divert-mental-health-patients-away-from-jail-detentions/ar-BB1mkJ6V

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