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Four Actions the Federal Government Can Take to …

(8 days ago) WEBFour Actions the Federal Government Can Take to Address Mental Health in the U.S. Emily White and Amy White from Mobile Crisis Response Teams, an organization that deals with behavioral health, …

https://www.commonwealthfund.org/blog/2023/four-actions-federal-government-can-take-address-mental-health-us

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Public Policy Reports NAMI

(2 days ago) WEBNAMI publishes reports on critical, emerging issues to help inform the public about the importance of effective mental health policy. NAMI State Legislation Report: …

https://www.nami.org/Support-Education/Publications-Reports/Public-Policy-Reports/

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NAMI State Legislation Report: Trends in State Mental Health …

(9 days ago) WEBMental health was front and center in states’ policymaking in 2020 and 2021, following a trend in recent years that was accelerated by concerns related to the …

https://www.nami.org/support-education/publications-reports/public-policy-reports/nami-state-legislation-report-trends-in-state-mental-health-policy-2020-2021/

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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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FACT SHEET: Biden- - The White House

(6 days ago) WEBTo address this crisis, as part of his Unity Agenda, President Biden has put forward a comprehensive national strategy to tackle our mental health crisis, and used …

https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/statements-releases/2022/05/31/fact-sheet-biden-harris-administration-highlights-strategy-to-address-the-national-mental-health-crisis/

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

(3 days ago) WEBSince 2008, a federal law has called for health insurers to cover mental health conditions at the same level as they cover other health problems. But …

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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Reducing the Economic Burden of Unmet Mental Health Needs

(8 days ago) WEBWhile Federal and State laws require parity in coverage between mental and physical health services, mental health services are more than 5 times as likely to …

https://www.whitehouse.gov/cea/written-materials/2022/05/31/reducing-the-economic-burden-of-unmet-mental-health-needs/

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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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Breaking Down Mental Health Barriers: The Federal Response

(9 days ago) WEBThey refer to obstacles that prevent individuals from seeking or receiving mental health services. These barriers can take various forms, including stigma, …

https://www.mentalhealthcenter.org/mental-health-barriers-the-federal-response/

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Strengthening Federal Mental Health and Substance Use Disorder …

(8 days ago) WEBThe issues of substance use and SUD are inseparable from the larger landscape of mental health and mental illness. Consequently, we cannot hope to make …

https://nida.nih.gov/about-nida/legislative-activities/testimony-to-congress/2022/strengthening-federal-mental-health-and-substance-use-disorder-programs-opportunities-challenges-and-emerging-issues

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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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Behavioral Health Care in U.S.: How It Works, Where It Falls Short

(4 days ago) WEBThe federal government and states also fund behavioral health care innovations through grants. At the federal level, the Substance Abuse and Mental …

https://www.commonwealthfund.org/publications/explainer/2022/sep/behavioral-health-care-us-how-it-works-where-it-falls-short

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Behavioral Health Crisis Response: Findings from a Survey of State

(Just Now) WEBKeeping pace with larger federal and state initiatives, many Medicaid programs are developing or strengthening behavioral health crisis services. 988’s …

https://www.kff.org/mental-health/issue-brief/behavioral-health-crisis-response-findings-from-a-survey-of-state-medicaid-programs/

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State Policies Expanding Access to Behavioral Health Care in …

(6 days ago) WEBOn KFF’s 21 st annual Medicaid budget survey, all responding states reported at least one initiative to expand behavioral health care in Medicaid in state …

https://www.kff.org/mental-health/issue-brief/state-policies-expanding-access-to-behavioral-health-care-in-medicaid/

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Biden-Harris Administration Announces $46.8 Million in Behavioral

(9 days ago) WEBToday, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), through the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), …

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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The State of Mental Health in America 2022 - University of …

(4 days ago) WEBTable of Contents 05 Ranking Overview and Guidelines -- 08 Key Findings -- 09 State Rankings -- 15 Trend Infographics -- 20 Adult Prevalence of Mental Illness -- 23 …

https://archive.hshsl.umaryland.edu/handle/10713/17070

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2023: The Year of Federal Mental Health Policy Implementation …

(3 days ago) WEB2023-the-year-of-federal-investments. Article Published: 7/26/2023. In 2022, the U.S. Congress and the Biden administration respectively passed legislation and …

https://www.nbcc.org/resources/nccs/newsletter/2023-the-year-of-federal-investments

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

(4 days ago) WEBThe Department has worked closely with federal, state, and local government agencies, as well as colleges and universities, to build K-12 school-based capacity to …

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

(3 days ago) WEBIn addition, in October 2021, the American Academy of Pediatrics, American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, and Children’s Hospital Association released a joint …

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

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Increasing Access to Behavioral Health Services: Opportunities

(1 days ago) WEBProvide timely guidance and technical support to states regarding uptake and implementation of maternal mental health-related provisions in the Consolidated …

https://nashp.org/increasing-access-to-behavioral-health-services-opportunities-at-the-state-and-federal-level/

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Federal leaders unpack hybrid work’s link to mental health

(7 days ago) WEBIn a hybrid work environment, federal employees' mental health and well-being have become remarkably important, said U.S. Surgeon General Vivek Murthy. …

https://federalnewsnetwork.com/workforce/2024/05/federal-leaders-unpack-hybrid-works-link-to-mental-health/

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When Prison and Mental Illness Amount to a Death Sentence

(7 days ago) WEBIt was 1:19 p.m. on Sept. 6, 2019, in the Danville Correctional Center, a medium-security prison a few hours south of Chicago. Mr. Johnson, 21 and serving a …

https://www.nytimes.com/2024/05/05/us/politics/prison-mental-health-care.html

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The State of Mental Health in America 2018

(7 days ago) WEB1 in 5 Adults have a mental health condition. That's over 40 million Americans; more than the populations of New York and Florida combined. Youth mental health is worsening. …

https://www.mhanational.org/issues/state-mental-health-america-2018

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Depression, PTSD, & Other Mental Health Conditions in the …

(9 days ago) WEBIf you have depression, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), or another mental health condition, you are protected against discrimination and harassment at work because of …

https://www.eeoc.gov/laws/guidance/depression-ptsd-other-mental-health-conditions-workplace-your-legal-rights

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Social Media Bans Alone Won’t Improve Mental Health, Say …

(4 days ago) WEBFor some mental health challenges, though, students need medical or psychological help that goes well beyond the training and abilities of classroom teachers …

https://www.edweek.org/leadership/social-media-bans-alone-wont-improve-mental-health-say-student-advocates/2024/05

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Breaking Stigmas and Embracing Mental Health Awareness

(8 days ago) WEBthe American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry and the American Academy of Pediatrics have declared a state of emergency, citing increasing rates of …

https://ufhealth.org/stories/2024/breaking-stigmas-and-embracing-mental-health-awareness

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Most Americans say mental health issues get worse treatment …

(6 days ago) WEBThree in four adults think the U.S. health care system identifies and treats mental health issues worse than physical health concerns, according to a new Gallup …

https://www.axios.com/2024/05/01/mental-health-care-poll

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Feds accuse Rhode Island of warehousing kids with mental health

(3 days ago) WEBBOSTON (AP) — Rhode Island violated the civil rights of hundreds of children with mental health or developmental disabilities by routinely and unnecessarily …

https://apnews.com/article/rhode-island-mental-health-bradley-hospital-87f3a1a1863ecf1cd9426581eff73e6a

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Justice Department says Nebraska violates civil rights laws for …

(6 days ago) WEBOMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - The US Department of Justice announced Tuesday that Nebraska violates federal civil rights laws when it comes to how it handles adults …

https://www.wowt.com/2024/05/15/justice-department-says-nebraska-violates-civil-rights-laws-mental-health/

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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 is bad for Americans. Depression and isolation are …

(8 days ago) WEBPresident Joe Biden’s proposed 2024 budget, for instance, envisions a 44% increase in federal spending on the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services …

https://www.usatoday.com/story/opinion/2024/05/09/mental-health-loneliness-isolation-depression/73612264007/

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Fetterman, Smith want a Senate mental health commission

(4 days ago) WEBNow Fetterman and Smith are unveiling a bill to establish a bipartisan Senate mental health commission they say would address gaps in patient care, provider …

https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/2024/05/10/fetterman-smith-want-senate-mental-health-commission/

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Did You Know? Workers’ Comp Covers Mental Health

(8 days ago) WEBA 2018 report by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration found that first responders are 50% more likely to suffer post-traumatic …

https://blog.dol.gov/2024/05/03/did-you-know-workers-comp-covers-mental-health

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Youth Mental Health Is Worsening: “Connectedness” Is The Key

(8 days ago) WEBThe data are clear: 57.8 million Americans are affected by mental illness – that’s roughly one in five adults. But new research is showing that mental illness is a …

https://www.forbes.com/sites/billfrist/2024/05/06/youth-mental-health-is-worsening-connectedness-is-the-key/

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RI under fire for treatment of kids with behavioral health problems

(2 days ago) WEB527 children in DCYF care from Jan. 1, 2017, through Sept. 30, 2022, who had been hospitalized at Bradley Hospital for more than 100 consecutive days, according to …

https://www.providencejournal.com/story/news/crime/2024/05/13/ri-under-fire-for-treatment-of-kids-with-behavioral-health-problems/73669428007/

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Buckeye Ranch helps Somali youth with mental health, college apps

(Just Now) WEBThe Buckeye Ranch, founded in the early 1960s, offers a wide range of mental health services and support for children, youth, and families in central Ohio. …

https://www.dispatch.com/story/news/local/2024/05/14/buckeye-ranch-helps-somali-youth-with-mental-health-college-apps/73501426007/

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