Legislations Relating To Mental Health

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

(Just Now) WEBHere are the steps for Status of Legislation: Introduced Passed House. More on This Bill. Constitutional Authority Statements ; CBO Cost Estimates [1] coordination of federal efforts related to behavioral health; maternal mental health and substance use …

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

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

(5 days ago) WEB“(a) In general.—The Secretary shall establish, within the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, an office to coordinate work relating to …

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

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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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FACT SHEET: President Biden to Announce Strategy to Address …

(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. …

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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Policy Issues Mental Health America

(1 days ago) WEBMental Health America (MHA) takes a unique approach to policy because MHA believes policy should ask people what they need to live the lives they want and support them in …

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

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Mental health, human rights and legislation

(5 days ago) WEB1.5 Applying the human rights framework to legislation on mental health 22 1.5.1 A cross-sectoral approach to mental health and well-being 23 1.5.2 Challenging stigma and …

https://www.ohchr.org/sites/default/files/documents/publications/WHO-OHCHR-Mental-health-human-rights-and-legislation_web.pdf

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NAMI Releases Latest Report Exploring State-Level Mental Health

(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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Mental health, human rights and legislation: guidance and practice

(2 days ago) WEBMental health is growing as a public health priority and human rights imperative, and an increasing number of countries are wishing to adopt or reform …

https://www.who.int/publications-detail-redirect/9789240080737

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NAMI's State Mental Health Legislation Report (2020-2021)

(6 days ago) WEBThe report concludes that 2020-2021 were unique years, with recent trends on mental health in states’ policymaking accelerated by concerns related to the COVID …

https://www.nami.org/nami-news/namis-state-mental-health-legislation-report-2020-2021/

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2023 State Legislation Issue Brief Series: Trends in Mental Health …

(2 days ago) WEBThe brief is the first publication in a larger series – NAMI’s 2023 State Legislation Issue Brief Series – which will also examine new state mental health laws from 2023 …

https://www.nami.org/Support-Education/Publications-Reports/Public-Policy-Reports/2023-State-Legislation-Issue-Brief-Series-Trends-in-Mental-Health-and-Criminal-Justice-State-Policy/

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Laws and Regulations SAMHSA

(9 days ago) WEBThe Garrett Lee Smith Memorial Act (PDF 161 KB), signed into law in October 2004, was the first legislation to provide funding specifically for youth suicide …

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

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Fetterman & Smith Introduce Bill to Establish Senate Commission …

(2 days ago) WEBShe has also introduced a host of bipartisan legislation aimed at increasing mental health services for students, improving integrated care, increasing access to tele-mental …

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

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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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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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HHS Mental Health Accomplishments by the Numbers

(8 days ago) WEBHHS Mental Health Accomplishments by the Numbers. Launched 988, with more than 9.5 million calls received since July 2022. Under this administration, HHS …

https://www.hhs.gov/about/news/2024/05/16/hhs-mental-health-accomplishments-numbers.html

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What is the Mental Health Act 1983? - Mind

(9 days ago) WEBThe Mental Health Act 1983 is the law in England and Wales which was updated in 2007. It tells people with mental health problems what their rights are regarding: Assessment …

https://www.mind.org.uk/information-support/legal-rights/mental-health-act-1983/about-the-mha-1983/

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Mental Health Legislation and Human Rights

(9 days ago) WEBAccording to Principle 20, those charged with or convicted of criminal offences should have access to the best available mental health care and should, "to …

https://humanrights.gov.au/our-work/disability-rights/publications/mental-health-legislation-and-human-rights

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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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An Overview of Relevant Legislation Related to Mental Health and …

(8 days ago) WEBAct Respecting Insurance. Act to Secure Handicapped Persons in the Exercise of their Rights with a View to Achieving Social, School, and Workplace …

https://ccla.org/get-informed/talk-rights/an-overview-of-relevant-legislation-related-to-mental-health-and-disability/

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Legislation and guidance - Mental health - gov.scot

(9 days ago) WEBThe Mental Health strategy 2017-2027 recognises the importance of human rights and as part of this we are currently reviewing various aspects of mental health and incapacity …

https://www.gov.scot/policies/mental-health/legislation-and-guidance/

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Legislation.gov.uk

(6 days ago) WEBYour title search for mental health in the English language of legislation has returned more than 200 results. Search Welsh language text for 'mental health' Sort …

https://www.legislation.gov.uk/all?title=mental%20health

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HHS announces national strategy to improve maternal mental …

(2 days ago) WEBThe Department of Health and Human Services May 14 announced a national strategy to address maternal mental health and substance use issues. The strategy …

https://www.aha.org/news/headline/2024-05-14-hhs-announces-national-strategy-improve-maternal-mental-health-care

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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 …

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

(9 days ago) WEBDMH remains committed to supporting CMHCs, law enforcement, and Chancery Clerks through grants, trainings, and partnerships. This legislation is …

https://www.wlbt.com/2024/05/14/bill-signed-into-law-thats-intended-divert-mental-health-patients-away-jail-detentions/

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