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S.1841 - Mental Health Services for Students Act of 2021

(6 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 read as follows: “SEC. 581. School-based mental health; children and adolescents.

https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/senate-bill/1841/text

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U.S. Department of Education Announces More Than …

(5 days ago) WEBThe Bipartisan Safer Communities Act represents an unprecedented opportunity to raise the bar for our support of our students, to improve learning conditions in our schools, to expand access to school-based mental health care, and to supercharge efforts across the country to train and hire a pipeline of professionals committed to the …

https://www.ed.gov/news/press-releases/us-department-education-announces-more-188-million-bipartisan-safer-communities-act-support-mental-health-and-student-wellness

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New Laws Aim to Combat the Youth Mental Health Crisis.

(4 days ago) WEBGeorgia invested $26.9 million in its appropriations bill for the fiscal 2023-24 year to help schools hire more school counselors with a goal of reaching a ratio of 450 school counselors to every

https://www.edweek.org/leadership/new-laws-aim-to-combat-the-youth-mental-health-crisis-heres-what-they-do/2023/08

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How states are doing at supporting kids' mental health at …

(4 days ago) WEBA law passed in 2021 making funding available for school-based mental health services, and Senate leaders this year have pledged to put together a legislative package addressing mental health

https://www.npr.org/sections/health-shots/2022/02/16/1080863226/state-by-state-heres-how-well-schools-are-doing-at-supporting-kids-mental-health

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Governor Murphy Signs Legislation Requiring Mental …

(Just Now) WEBTRENTON – Governor Phil Murphy today signed legislation that will require all New Jersey public schools to include mental health instruction in K through 12 health curriculums.The bill (S2861) aims to enhance student understanding, attitudes, and behaviors related to mental health to promote well-being. Governor Murphy also took …

https://www.nj.gov/governor/news/news/562019/20190809d.shtml

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Mental Health Excellence in Schools Act - cramer.senate.gov

(1 days ago) WEB“That’s why I’m introducing new bipartisan legislation to invest in the next generation of mental health professionals serving in schools. By helping more students afford graduate programs centered on school-based mental health, we can attract more workers to this critical field. The mental health crisis isn’t going away, and it’s

https://www.cramer.senate.gov/news/press-releases/sen-cramer-colleagues-introduce-legislation-to-address-shortage-of-mental-health-providers-in-schools

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H.R. 7108: Expanding Access to Mental Health Services in …

(4 days ago) WEBTo support States and high-need local educational agencies in increasing the number of mental health services providers in schools. 1. Short title; table of contents (a) Short title. This Act may be cited as the Expanding Access to Mental Health Services in Schools Act of 2024. (b) Table of contents. The table of contents of this Act is as

https://www.govtrack.us/congress/bills/118/hr7108/text

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Kaine & Colleagues Introduce Legislation to Increase …

(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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States Take Action to Address Children’s Mental Health in Schools

(3 days ago) WEBState Laws Enacted During the Pandemic to Support School Mental Health Systems. Illinois’ SB 818 (Public Act 102-0522) requires that health education courses for students include information on mental health. (Enacted August 21, 2021) Illinois also adopted HJR 1, which encourages schools to provide mental health training and education for

https://nashp.org/states-take-action-to-address-childrens-mental-health-in-schools/

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Federal Legislation - American School Counselor Association (ASCA)

(4 days ago) WEBThe FY22 federal omnibus appropriations legislation diverts a federal shutdown and funds the country for the remainder of the fiscal year. ASCA is pleased to see the Student Support and Academic Enrichment grant program (Title IV-A) funded at $1.28 billion, an increase of $60 million. Title IV-A grant provides funding to school districts to

https://www.schoolcounselor.org/About-School-Counseling/Legislative-Issues/Federal-Legislation

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Reps. Chu, Fitzpatrick Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Increase

(9 days ago) WEBWASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Reps. Judy Chu (CA-28) and Brian Fitzpatrick (PA-01) introduced the bipartisan Increasing Access to Mental Health in Schools Act to increase the number of mental health professionals in low-income public schools nationwide.. During the 2021-2022 academic year, 39 percent of public K-12 schools …

https://chu.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/reps-chu-fitzpatrick-introduce-bipartisan-legislation-increase-access

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Sánchez, Merkley, Clark reintroduce bill to put mental health care …

(6 days ago) WEBWASHINGTON – Today, Congresswoman Linda T. Sánchez (D-CA) joined with Senator Jeff Merkley (D-OR), House Democratic Whip Katherine Clark (D-MA), Congressman Ted Lieu (D-CA), Congresswoman Jahana Hayes (D-CT) and Congresswoman Lauren Underwood (D-I L) t o reintroduce the Elementary and …

https://lindasanchez.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/sanchez-merkley-clark-reintroduce-bill-put-mental-health-care-reach

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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 grants to increase the number of school-based mental health services providers, establishes requirements for institutions of higher education concerning …

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

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STATE LEGISLATIVE GUIDE FOR SCHOOL MENTAL HEALTH

(7 days ago) WEBguide for school mental health. This guide is intended for state legislators and sta j who want to advance school mental health policy. It includes examples of state legislation and, in some cases, model legislation that falls into eight categories—school mental health professionals, school–family–community partnerships, teacher and sta j

https://hopefulfutures.us/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/State-Legislative-Guide-for-School-Mental-Health-1.pdf

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Student Mental Health: The Public School’s Legal Role

(6 days ago) WEBa) Mental Health in Schools Act 2015 (H.R. 1211/S. 1588): Provides federal funding to train school staff on mental health related issues, establish school-based mental health services, and create schools and community mental health partnerships. b) Mental Health First Aid Act of 2015 (S. 711/H.R. 1877): Provides

https://cdn-files.nsba.org/s3fs-public/10.%20Schmanke%20Helfrich%20Student%20Mental%20Health.pdf

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A bill to effectively staff the high-need public elementary schools …

(8 days ago) WEBS. 4407. In GovTrack.us, a database of bills in the U.S. Congress. S. 4407 is a bill in the United States Congress. A bill must be passed by both the House and Senate in identical form and then be signed by the President to become law.

https://www.govtrack.us/congress/bills/118/s4407

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Senator Merkley, Whip Clark Reintroduce Legislation to Put Mental

(6 days ago) WEBWashington, D.C. – During Mental Health Awareness Month, Oregon’s U.S. Senator Jeff Merkley and Democratic Whip Katherine Clark (MA-05) announced the reintroduction of the Elementary and Secondary School Counseling Act, legislation that would greatly boost the availability of mental health providers in America’s public …

https://www.merkley.senate.gov/senator-merkley-whip-clark-reintroduce-legislation-to-put-mental-health-care-in-reach-for-every-student-in-america/

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School-Based Mental Health Work Gets $13 Mil Boost

(5 days ago) WEBThe state is investing $13 million into the Bridge for Resilient Youth in Transition (BRYT) program, which provides academic case management, clinical care, family support, and care coordination as some students acclimate to returning back school full-time after have fallen behind due to mental health concerns.

https://www.statehousenews.com/news/education/school-based-mental-health-work-gets-13-mil-boost/article_9ab86a28-17a3-11ef-bcdf-0fedbb5d1953.html

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Mental Health in Schools: Moving Stigma Out in the Open

(8 days ago) WEBOnly 43.3% of all youth diagnosed with a major depressive episode in 2019 received any mental health treatment. Of those who receive mental health services, 70-80% of youth received them at school (MHA, 2022). Making services visible and available in schools not only increases access and follow-up for all, but also reduces the stigma …

https://behavioralhealthnews.org/mental-health-in-schools-moving-stigma-out-in-the-open/

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School Mental Health Legislation

(6 days ago) WEBSB 168 requires school districts to adopt trauma-informed methods and policies to support the mental health of students when conducting active shooter drills on school campuses. Senate Bill 179 SB 179 amends current law [TEC 33.006] to require that school counselors spend at least 80 percent of their time performing counseling duties, defined

https://schoolmentalhealthtx.org/school-mental-health-legislation/

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Governor Hochul Continues Tackling Youth Mental Health Crisis …

(5 days ago) WEBGovernor Hochul reinforced her commitment to protecting the mental health of kids and teenagers by making it a top priority to enact nation-leading legislation addressing online safety and the harmful impacts of social media in the final weeks of the 2024 State Legislative Session.

https://www.governor.ny.gov/news/governor-hochul-continues-tackling-youth-mental-health-crisis-nation-leading-efforts-protect

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Illinois legislators approve plan to assess mental health screenings …

(9 days ago) WEBThe Illinois House passed Senate Bill 726 which directs the Illinois State Board of Education to assess school district’s readiness for universal mental health screening of students. “We are in a children’s mental health crisis,” said state Rep. Lindsey LaPointe, D-Chicago, the bill’s House sponsor.

https://www.wgil.com/2024/05/25/illinois-legislators-approve-plan-to-assess-mental-health-screenings-in-public-schools/

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Social Media Addiction and Mental Health: The - law.stanford.edu

(8 days ago) WEBThe widespread use of social networking sites has been identified as a contributing factor to the growing mental health crisis, especially among younger generations. The Link Between Social Media and Mental Health Issues. The link between social media and mental health issues has been well documented in numerous studies …

https://law.stanford.edu/2024/05/20/social-media-addiction-and-mental-health-the-growing-concern-for-youth-well-being/

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HMH Palisades Medical Center-Outpatient Counseling Center-NB

(4 days ago) WEBPalisades Medical Center - Outpatient Mental Health Services - North Bergen. Behavioral Health Facility 7101 Kennedy Boulevard North Bergen, NJ 07047 Distance: Miles Hours: Donations are tax-deductible as allowed by law. We …

https://www.hackensackmeridianhealth.org/en/locations/hmh-palisades-medical-center-outpatient-counseling-center-nb

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Gov. Whitmer signs mental health parity bill into law - WNEM

(5 days ago) WEBPublished: May. 21, 2024 at 5:47 PM EDT. MICHIGAN (WNEM) - Gov. Gretchen Whitmer put pen to paper on a new piece of legislation requiring insurers to cover mental health and substance abuse at the

https://www.wnem.com/2024/05/21/gov-whitmer-signs-mental-health-parity-bill-into-law/

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7 Mental Health Tips for International Students Best Global

(2 days ago) WEBHere are seven ways international students can look after their mental health at a U.S. school: Respond to school outreach. Join social clubs and groups. Volunteer and participate in community

https://www.usnews.com/education/best-global-universities/articles/mental-health-tips-for-international-students

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Bill to ensure equal insurance coverage for mental health, …

(9 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

https://www.wilx.com/2024/05/21/bill-ensure-equal-insurance-coverage-mental-health-substance-use-signed-by-gov-whitmer/

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Get control of your mental health before coming to law school.

(Just Now) WEBGet your mental health under control before 1L, because 1L is going to stress you the fuck out. This is some of the best advice that all 0L/undergrads should read. You do not need or want to be a KJD. Get your shit together before coming to law school.

https://www.reddit.com/r/LawSchool/comments/1d1a6kj/get_control_of_your_mental_health_before_coming/

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Caitlin Northern, Clinical Social Work/Therapist, North Bergen, NJ

(6 days ago) WEBTonnelle Avenue, North Bergen, NJ 07047. Caitlin is a seasoned therapist with over a decade of experience who is dedicated to help guide you on your journey to healing and personal growth. She

https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapists/caitlin-northern-north-bergen-nj/1315077

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'Old School' Expectations Plague Young Lawyer Mental …

(5 days ago) WEBHowever, those figures still trail pre-pandemic mental health statistics, which put depression at 31%, anxiety at 64% and other mental health issues at 12% in 2019. The mixed results continued

https://www.law.com/americanlawyer/2024/05/17/old-school-expectations-plague-young-lawyer-mental-health-but-not-all-predecessors-are-sympathetic/

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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 read as follows: “SEC. 581. School-based mental health; children and adolescents.

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

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H.R.3713 - Mental Health Services for Students Act of 2023

(5 days ago) WEB“(a) In general.—The Secretary, in consultation with the Secretary of Education, shall, through grants, contracts, or cooperative agreements awarded to eligible entities described in subsection (c), provide comprehensive school-based mental health services and supports to assist children in local communities and schools (including …

https://www.congress.gov/bill/118th-congress/house-bill/3713/text

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H.R.3572 - Increasing Access to Mental Health in Schools Act

(5 days ago) WEB(D) Any other field of study that leads to employment as a school-based mental health services provider. (11) S CHOOL-BASED MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES PROVIDER.—The term “school-based mental health services provider” has the meaning given the term in section 4102 of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 …

https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/house-bill/3572/text

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Families fought for gun legislation in aftermath of Uvalde shooting

(Just Now) WEBProjects to build a mental health facility in Uvalde and to further fund school safety infrastructure are underway, but the families' marquee efforts to raise the legal age to purchase an assault

https://www.statesman.com/story/news/politics/state/2024/05/24/uvalde-robb-elementary-school-shooting-victims-families-texas-legislature-gun-laws-legislation/73775070007/

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State lawmakers send Gov. Pritzker's health insurance overhaul to …

(2 days ago) WEBSPRINGFIELD (WGEM) - Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker’s plan overhauling health insurance in Illinois is heading to his desk. The state House of Representatives signed off on Senate changes to two bills Saturday allowing them to go Pritzker for his signature. One bill, known as the Healthcare Protection Act, would do several things.

https://www.wgem.com/2024/05/26/state-lawmakers-send-gov-pritzkers-health-insurance-overhaul-his-desk/

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H.R.628 - Mental Health in Schools Act of 2013 - Congress.gov

(2 days ago) WEBShown Here: Introduced in House (02/13/2013) Mental Health in Schools Act of 2013 - Amends the Public Health Service Act to revise a community children and violence program to assist local communities and schools in applying a public health approach to mental health services, including by: (1) revising eligibility requirements for …

https://www.congress.gov/bill/113th-congress/house-bill/628?s=1&r=61

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H.R.7108 - Expanding Access to Mental Health Services in Schools …

(8 days ago) WEB(a) Short title.—This Act may be cited as the “Expanding Access to Mental Health Services in Schools Act of 2024”. (b) Table of contents.—The table of contents of this Act is as follows: Sec. 1. Short title; table of contents. Sec. 2. Purposes. Sec. 3. Definitions. Sec. 4. School-based mental health services grant program. Sec. 5. Rule.

https://www.congress.gov/bill/118th-congress/house-bill/7108/text/ih

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