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The Restoring Hope for Mental Health and Well-Being Act of …

(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 The Restoring Hope for Mental Health and Well-Being Act was enacted on …

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

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The Top 10 Facts About The Mental Health Reform Legislation in …

(1 days ago) The Bills Do Not Mandate Forced Treatment.The Bills Are Grounded in A Sound Public Health Approach.The Bills Will Not Force Peers to Be Supervised by Clinicians.In public health policy, we recognize the importance of the prevention, early intervention, services integration, and recovery. We work to prevent premature disability and death from chronic disease. And we focus on making communities, as well as individuals, healthier. These bills are not “wellness only” or “non-medical” responses to mental illnesSee more on mhanational.orgExplore furtherHouse Passes Most Significant Mental Health Reform Bill …nbcnews.comThe White House - Fact Sheet: Biden- ⁠ Harris Administration whitehouse.govRecommended to you based on what's popular • FeedbackPeople also askWhat are the goals of the Mental Health Reform Act?The Mental Health Act (the act) sets out when someone can be detained in hospital and treated for a mental health disorder, at times against their wishes. This is sometimes called being 'sectioned'. The act sets out the process for assessment, treatment and protection of people's rights.Reforming the Mental Health Act: summary - GOV.UKgov.ukWhat are the changes proposed to the mental health act?The heads of Bill contains over 120 proposed changes to the Act. These include guiding principles for adults and children into the Act, the voices of people using mental health services, and strengthened provisions for consent to treatment.Reform the Mental Health Actmentalhealthreform.ieHow will the mental health reform act improve mental health care in America?Specifically, the Mental Health Reform Reauthorization Act of 2022 would: Strengthen existing mental health and substance use disorder parity laws by: Authorizing $25 million to support states’ ability to enforce existing laws around mental health and substance use disorder parity;Cassidy, Murphy Introduce Bill to Improve, Reauthorize Historic Mental cassidy.senate.govWho introduced the mental health reform act?After months of collaborating with mental health professionals, policy experts, consumers, and family members, Murphy and Cassidy introduced their bipartisan Mental Health Reform Act of 2015 to expand federal resources and improve coordination for mental health and substance abuse treatment programs.MURPHY’S MENTAL HEALTH REFORM ACT SIGNED INTO LAWmurphy.senate.govFeedbackNews about Mental Health Act Reform bing.com/newsCommunity Care · 9dReform Mental Health Act and implement LPS: new ADASS head’s message to next governmentThe next government should take forward reform of the Mental Health Act 1983 …

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

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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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Mental Health Reform Provisions in H.R. 34, the 21st Century …

(8 days ago) WebHelping Families in Mental Health Crisis Act (H.R. 2646), the Mental Health Reform Act of 2016 (S. 2680), the Mental Health and Safe Communities Act (S. 2002), and the …

https://www.psychiatry.org/File%20Library/Psychiatrists/Advocacy/Federal/Comprehensive-Mental-Health-Reform/APA-Summary-Mental-Health-Reform-Provisions-21st-Century-Cures-Act.pdf

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

(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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What Is Congress Doing to Advance Behavioral Health Reform?

(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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Biden's mental health plan has potential, experts say, if - NPR

(3 days ago) WebMental health advocates applaud the proposals, which they say offer much-needed federal leadership on a growing national crisis. But they worry about getting sustainable funding for the efforts.

https://www.npr.org/sections/health-shots/2022/03/02/1084006754/heres-what-experts-say-biden-gets-right-in-his-new-mental-health-plan

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Reforming the Mental Health Act - House of Commons Library

(5 days ago) WebDraft Mental Health Bill. The Queen’s Speech in May 2022 included an announcement on draft legislation to reform the Mental Health Act. Sajid Javid, then …

https://commonslibrary.parliament.uk/research-briefings/cbp-9132/

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House Passes Most Significant Mental Health Reform Bill in Decades

(8 days ago) WebThe Helping Families in Mental Health Crisis Act that passed in the House 422-2 on July 6 will help to address holes in the US’ mental health system by providing …

https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/house-passes-most-significant-mental-health-reform-bill-decades-n611106

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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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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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Transforming Mental Health Care in the United States RAND

(5 days ago) WebReforming the U.S. mental health system has received strong bipartisan support at both the federal and state levels. Against this background, a RAND research …

https://www.rand.org/pubs/research_briefs/RBA889-1.html

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Current Mental Health Legislation Mental Health America

(4 days ago) WebMedicaid Reentry Act. The Safe Step Act of 2019. Learn about some of the bills introduced in the 116th Congress and where they fall in line with Mental Health America's …

https://mhanational.org/issues/current-mental-health-legislation

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Comprehensive mental health reform - American Psychological …

(8 days ago) WebComprehensive mental health reform. The House of Representatives has passed H.R. 2646, a bill that seeks to help the 44 million Americans who confront mental health …

https://www.apa.org/monitor/2016/09/policy-brief

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Cassidy, Murphy Introduce Bill to Improve, Reauthorize Historic …

(Just Now) Web“The Mental Health Reform Act made important strides toward getting people the mental health care they need. But now, as we face a national mental health …

https://www.cassidy.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/cassidy-murphy-introduce-bill-to-improve-reauthorize-historic-mental-health-reform-act-before-expiration/

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Modernizing Our Behavioral Health System - California Health and …

(9 days ago) WebThe Mental Health Services Act (MHSA) has fundamentally changed how we deliver mental health care in California. For those with the most serious and persistent needs, …

https://www.chhs.ca.gov/behavioral-health-reform/

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California’s Mental Health Transformation Overwhelmingly Passes …

(5 days ago) WebWHAT THEY ARE SAYING: Business & Labor Leaders Support Governor Newsom’s Modernization of the Mental Health Services Act. Governor Newsom’s …

https://www.gov.ca.gov/2023/09/14/mhsa-reform-passes-legislature/

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Governor Newsom’s Mental Health Services Act Reform Passes Key

(6 days ago) WebThe status quo is simply unacceptable,” said Governor Newsom. “This reform will ensure our state has a true mental health care system that has real …

https://www.gov.ca.gov/2023/08/22/governor-newsoms-mental-health-services-act-reform-passes-key-committee/

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Biden-Harris Administration Announces $46.8 Million in Behavioral

(9 days ago) WebThe National Center for Mental Health Dissemination, Implementation and Sustainment Cooperative Agreement – $7.5 million – The National Center for Mental …

https://www.hhs.gov/about/news/2024/05/08/biden-harris-administration-announces-46-8-million-behavioral-health-funding-opportunities-advance-president-bidens-unity-agenda-may-mental-health-awareness-month.html

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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 that Gov. Phil Murphy

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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Reforming the Mental Health Act: summary - GOV.UK

(5 days ago) WebThe UK government proposes changes to improve care for people who are detained under the Mental Health Act (MHA) based on an independent review of the act. …

https://www.gov.uk/government/consultations/reforming-the-mental-health-act/reforming-the-mental-health-act-summary

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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 …

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

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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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Division of Mental Health Advocacy - The Official Web Site for The

(1 days ago) WebFor questions about mental illness or accessing services or other non-emergency matters, you can contact NJ Mental Health Cares at: Phone: (866) 202-HELP (4357) Email: …

https://www.nj.gov/defender/services/mha/

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Minnesota Senate Advances Boldon's Debt Fairness Act for …

(6 days ago) WebEnclosed within the comprehensive Health and Human Services omnibus bill, the Minnesota Debt Fairness Act, spearheaded by Boldon (DFL-Rochester), is a stride …

https://hoodline.com/2024/05/minnesota-senate-advances-boldon-s-debt-fairness-act-for-consumer-protection-and-mental-health-care-reform/

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Postal Service Reform Act; Establishment of the Postal Service …

(9 days ago) WebStart Preamble Start Printed Page 37061 AGENCY: Office of Personnel Management. ACTION: Final rule. SUMMARY: This rule finalizes an interim final rule …

https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2024/05/06/2024-09565/postal-service-reform-act-establishment-of-the-postal-service-health-benefits-program

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