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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 modifies programs, grants, and activities that focus on mental and behavioral health.

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

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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. 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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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 Comprehensive Justice and Mental Health Act (S. 993). The passage of H.R. 34 marks a major first step toward reforming the mental healthcare system in the United States.

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 …

(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 subsection (e); and (B) by inserting after subsection (b) the following: “(c) Plan.— “(1) I N GENERAL.—For purposes of maintaining the suicide prevention hotline under …

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

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Transforming Mental Health Care in the United States

(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 team sought to identify goals for …

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

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Comprehensive mental health reform - American Psychological …

(8 days ago) WebThe Helping Families in Mental Health Crisis Act of 2016 is a bipartisan effort aimed at reforming federal mental health policies and programs so that patients—especially those with serious mental illness (SMI)—have more access to evidence-based care.. In particular, the legislation seeks to improve the coordination and visibility of mental health services …

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

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Current Mental Health Legislation Mental Health America

(4 days ago) WebRecovery as the Goal. Medicaid 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 legislative priorities: Overall Health Care …

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

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Signed, Sealed, Delivered: Mental Health Reform is a Law

(8 days ago) WebThe law includes key pieces of the Helping Families in Mental Health Crisis Act of 2016 (H.R. 2646), the Mental Health Reform Act of 2016 (S. 2680), and the Mental Health and Safe Communities Act of 2015 (S. 2002). The Cures Act will improve integration and program coordination across federal agencies that serve people with mental illness …

https://www.nami.org/Blogs/NAMI-Blog/December-2016/Signed-Sealed-Delivered-Mental-Health-Reform-is

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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 Mental Health Parity and

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

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Yale's mental health policy reform: A landmark settlement and the …

(9 days ago) WebA lawsuit settled in 2023 led to significant policy changes in an ongoing effort toward mental health equity at the University. The policy changes came after 2021, when the Yale College community experienced a loss due to suicide — Rachael Shaw-Rosenbaum ’24, a first-year student in Branford College. In honor of Shaw-Rosenbaum, …

https://yaledailynews.com/blog/2024/05/19/yales-mental-health-policy-reform-a-landmark-settlement-and-the-path-forward/

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Reforming the Mental Health Act - House of Commons Library

(5 days ago) WebThe Queen’s Speech in May 2022 included an announcement on draft legislation to reform the Mental Health Act. Sajid Javid, then Secretary of State for Health and Social Care introduced the draft Mental Health Bill on Monday 27 th June 2022. He said the Bill will “modernise legislation” and “make sure that it is fit for the future”.

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

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California’s Mental Health Transformation Overwhelmingly Passes …

(5 days ago) WebState of California. WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW: Tonight, the California Legislature approved a cornerstone piece of Governor Newsom’s broader, multi-year behavioral health and homelessness agenda.With the passage of these two bills, California voters will now have the opportunity in March 2024 to vote to modernize our mental …

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

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Kaine & Colleagues Introduce Legislation to Increase Mental …

(6 days ago) WebWASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senator Tim Kaine (D-VA), a member of the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee, joined Senator Jeff Merkley (D-OR) in introducing the Elementary and Secondary School Counseling Act, bicameral legislation that would boost the availability of mental health providers in …

https://www.kaine.senate.gov/press-releases/kaine-and-colleagues-introduce-legislation-to-increase-mental-health-resources-for-students-in-schools

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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 Maternal Mental Health, a subcommittee of the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration’s (SAMHSA) Advisory Committee for Women’s Services, to …

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 pairs more mental health specialists with police officers

(Just Now) WebThe program pairs mental health specialists with the police officers. Launched over a year ago in Cumberland County, the program has been promising so far, officials said, with more than 250 people assisted and with no officer or civilian injuries, according to Attorney General Matthew Platkin. The attorney general added that force …

https://www.njspotlightnews.org/2023/01/nj-expands-pilot-program-pairing-mental-health-specialists-with-police-officers/

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Reforming the Mental Health Act: Will More Rights Lead to Fewer …

(5 days ago) WebThis commentary reviews proposals in a white paper published in January 2021 to reform the Mental Health Act 1983 (as amended in 2007) (MHA) in England and Wales. The government launched a public consultation period on the proposals which closed on 21 April 2021. The government published the consultation outcome and its …

https://academic.oup.com/medlaw/article-abstract/30/1/158/6409961

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How to Make New Housing & Hospitals Available for Mentally Ill : …

(3 days ago) Web1303 Hospital Grand. Khud Hansen Complex, Building A. St. Thomas, USVI 00802. Phone: (340) 774-0930 ext. 4353. NAMD Region: Territory. DJ Jaffe is Executive Director of the non-partisan Mental Illness Policy Org., and author of Insane Consequences: How the Mental Health Industry Fails the Mentally Ill.

https://mentalillnesspolicy.org/how-to-make-new-housing-hospitals-available-for-mentally-ill/

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Bipartisan Safer Communities Act - Wikipedia

(2 days ago) WebThe Bipartisan Safer Communities Act is a United States federal law, passed during the 117th United States Congress.It implemented several changes to the mental health system, school safety programs, and gun control laws. Gun control laws in the bill include extended background checks for firearm purchasers under the age of 21, clarification of Federal …

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bipartisan_Safer_Communities_Act

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'Daniel’s Law' passes NY Senate mental health committee

(4 days ago) WebAccording to a press release, Senator Samra Brouk announced that Daniel's Law Crisis and Services Legislation was passed through the NY Senate Mental Health Committee by a unanimous bipartisan

https://www.democratandchronicle.com/story/news/2024/05/22/daniels-law-passes-ny-senate-mental-health-committee/73771982007/

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MATSUI AND COLLEAGUES INTRODUCE BIPARTISAN …

(3 days ago) WebWASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, CongresswomanDoris Matsui (D-CA) and Representatives Larry Bucshon (R-IL), Angie Craig (D-MN), Marcus Molinaro (R-NY), and Paul Tonko (D-NY) introduced the Ensuring Excellence in Mental Health Act, a bill which would provide a permanent authorization of the Certified Community Behavioral Health …

https://matsui.house.gov/media/press-releases/matsui-and-colleagues-introduce-bipartisan-legislation-expand-community-based

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Senate committee passes legislation on mental health, emergency

(3 days ago) WebThe Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor and Pensions May 23 passed legislation that included proposals on mental health and emergency pediatric services during a markup session.The AHA submitted a statement for the hearing, expressing support for the passage of the Dr. Lorna Breen Health Care Provider …

https://www.aha.org/news/headline/2024-05-23-senate-committee-passes-legislation-mental-health-emergency-pediatric-services

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PUBLISHED - United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth …

(1 days ago) WebJOHN D DINGELL, Representative, Sponsor of House Health Care Reform Legislation; HENRY A. WAXMAN, Representative, Ranking Member, Committee on Energy and Commerce; FRANK PALLONE, MARYLAND WOMEN’S COALITION FOR HEALTH CARE REFORM; MENTAL HEALTH AMERICA; NATIONAL ASIAN PACIFIC …

https://www.ca4.uscourts.gov/Opinions/Published/102347A.P.pdf

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FAH Applauds Critical Legislation Supporting Providers' Mental …

(1 days ago) WebWASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions advanced the Dr. Lorna Breen Health Care Provider Protection Reauthorization Act (S. 3679) out of committee.Since its introduction, the Federation of American Hospitals (FAH) has staunchly supported this legislation and continues to …

https://www.fah.org/blog/fah-applauds-critical-legislation-supporting-providers-mental-health-urges-congressional-action/

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Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds signs Mental Health Reform Law - KCRG

(4 days ago) WebIowa Governor Kim Reynolds signed a law Wednesday to overhaul Iowa’s mental health system to include substance abuse and consolidate the mental health regions from 32 to 7 districts.

https://www.kcrg.com/2024/05/15/live-gov-reynolds-sign-mental-health-bill/

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Reforming the Mental Health Act - GOV.UK

(5 days ago) WebThe government hosted a public consultation from 13 January 2021 to 21 April 2021 on a set of proposals to reform the Mental Health Act. We received over 1,700 responses. This report is the

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

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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 agency to build up

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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How a Young Lawyer’s Mental Health Journey Fuels Her Advocacy …

(7 days ago) WebThe culture needs to improve—not just for disabled people, but for everyone. Some clear examples of parts of the legal profession that may impact mental health are concerns about work-life balance or the culture of competition in law school. In legal services, it can be difficult to cope with the secondary trauma and avoid burnout.

https://blog.dol.gov/2024/05/14/how-a-young-lawyers-mental-health-journey-fuels-her-advocacy-work

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Reforming the Mental Health Act: summary - GOV.UK

(5 days ago) WebThese are: Part 1: legislative reforms – the changes we are proposing to the Mental Health Act itself. Part 2: reforming policy and practice to improve patient experience – the government's

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

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Pennsylvania Justices Mull Liability Under Mental Health …

(8 days ago) WebRiley Brennan. The Pennsylvania Supreme Court is mulling a decision if health care providers can be held liable under the Mental Health Procedures Act for denying treatment to a man, who later

https://www.law.com/thelegalintelligencer/2024/05/15/justices-consider-health-care-providers-liability-for-denied-care-under-the-mental-health-procedures-act/

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Gov. Whitmer Signs Bill to Ensure Equal Insurance Coverage for …

(2 days ago) Web“The signage of Senate Bill 27--Michigan's first mental health parity law that reiterates the verbiage of the Federal Mental Health Parity and Addictions Act of 2008--is a signal to all of us in this state that the tide is turning,” said Marianne Huff, President and CEO, Mental Health Association of Michigan. “In other words, mental

https://www.michigan.gov/whitmer/news/press-releases/2024/05/21/gov-whitmer-signs-bill-to-ensure-equal-insurance

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Congresswoman Bush Reintroduces Helping Families Heal Act

(1 days ago) WebWashington, D.C. (May 20, 2024) — Congresswoman Cori Bush (MO-01) announced the reintroduction of the Helping Families Heal Act, first-of-its-kind legislation to expand mental health services for communities harmed by police violence. The bill establishes grant programs within the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) …

https://bush.house.gov/media/press-releases/congresswoman-bush-reintroduces-helping-families-heal-act

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Senator Wiener Introduces Major Mental Health Workforce …

(9 days ago) WebSACRAMENTO - Senator Scott Wiener (D-San Francisco) introduced Senate Bill 964, the Behavioral Health Workforce Revitalization Act.SB 964 increases California’s investment in its behavioral workforce in order to retain workers, increase the size of the behavioral health workforce, and support behavioral health workers who are …

https://sd11.senate.ca.gov/news/senator-wiener-introduces-major-mental-health-workforce-legislation

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Project Renewal’s Parole Support and Treatment Program

(2 days ago) WebProject Renewal is the only organization in New York City that provides homeless people with everything they need to move from the streets to health, homes and jobs -- including outreach, healthcare, treatment for addiction and mental illness, employment and housing. Created in 1967 to help homeless Bowery alcoholics, Project Renewal now runs

https://www.csh.org/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/projectrenewalprofile.pdf

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Four Years After George Floyd Killing, Police Reform Slow to Follow

(Just Now) WebThe 22-year-old’s death sparked protests and calls for reform. It also led to a new more stringent use-of-force law in California. Yet, no comprehensive change emerged on a national level.

https://www.usnews.com/news/world/articles/2024-05-25/four-years-after-george-floyd-killing-police-reform-slow-to-follow

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