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1 year later, Georgia's Mental Health Parity Act is …

(3 days ago) WEBLawmakers in Georgia are expected to introduce an omnibus mental health bill at the steps of the Capitol at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 26, 2022. House …

https://www.gpb.org/news/2023/06/21/1-year-later-georgias-mental-health-parity-act-providing-framework-for-change

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Georgia’s new mental health law takes effect, but many …

(5 days ago) WEBThis month marks the beginning of Georgia’s new Mental Health Parity Act and a major overhaul of the state’s mental health care system. The House Speaker …

https://www.wabe.org/georgias-new-mental-health-law-takes-effect/

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Gov. Kemp Provides Remarks and Signs Mental Health …

(Just Now) WEBAtlanta, GA – Governor Brian P. Kemp, joined by First Lady Marty Kemp and their three daughters, Lt. Governor Geoff Duncan, Speaker David Ralston, members of …

https://gov.georgia.gov/press-releases/2022-04-04/gov-kemp-provides-remarks-and-signs-mental-health-parity-act

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Georgia Leaders Share Vision For Transforming Mental …

(4 days ago) WEBThe Georgia Mental Health Policy Partnership and Substance Use Disorder Community shared a vision Monday for moving through the COVID-19 pandemic and …

https://www.gpb.org/news/2021/07/14/georgia-leaders-share-vision-for-transforming-mental-health-substance-use-care

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Georgia governor signs sweeping mental health bill into law

(7 days ago) WEBPublished 3:06 PM PDT, April 4, 2022. ATLANTA (AP) — Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp on Monday signed into law a bill aimed at bolstering the state’s dismal mental health care …

https://apnews.com/article/business-health-georgia-mental-health-91901f9cf2f46d268db714fd9140ca26

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Georgia bill to improve mental health care services wins …

(4 days ago) WEBThe Georgia House voted unanimously to approve House Bill 1013, which would enforce a federal law that requires “parity” in health coverage, forgive student …

https://www.ajc.com/politics/georgia-lawmakers-reach-compromise-on-mental-health-bill-set-for-floor-debate/RAA7CZR6PRGHFGCEZZ7QDEIC24/

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Georgia House approves bill building on 2022 mental …

(4 days ago) WEBMarch 2, 2023. The Georgia House on Thursday overwhelmingly passed a bill that aims to build upon landmark mental health legislation that became law last year. House Bill 520 …

https://www.ajc.com/politics/georgia-house-approves-bill-building-on-2022-mental-health-overhaul/FNYUIWJ7FVHCNEFPUHTPV7LZLE/

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Georgia Senate unveils new mental health bill at late hour

(4 days ago) WEBGeorgia Senate unveils new mental health bill at late hour. By Jeff Amy. ATLANTA (AP) — An effort to make more changes to Georgia’s mental health system could stall in the …

https://apnews.com/article/georgia-mental-health-house-senate-d28f00bdb0b5d2a6f61e4de7db297f51

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Mental health reform package clears Georgia House, …

(7 days ago) WEBMental health reform package clears Georgia House, heads to Senate. Georgia state Rep. Todd Jones, R-Cumming, speaks about plans for mental health legislation, …

https://www.wabe.org/mental-health-reform-package-clears-georgia-house-heads-to-senate/

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Georgia legislature passes sweeping mental health reform bill

(3 days ago) WEBDavid Goldman / Associated Press. Georgia lawmakers passed sweeping changes to the state’s flagging mental health care system Wednesday after reaching …

https://www.wabe.org/georgia-legislature-passes-sweeping-mental-health-reform-bill/

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Georgia’s 2023 mental health bill on the ropes - The Atlanta …

(2 days ago) WEBHouse Bill 520, legislation that would follow up on a mental health overhaul that the Georgia General Assembly approved last year, has been ensnared in a dispute …

https://www.ajc.com/politics/georgias-2023-mental-health-bill-on-the-ropes/MHOP74SYUNGCDMPVL2CV335NTE/

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Highlights of the Mental Health Parity Act - Georgians for a …

(4 days ago) WEBmental health evaluation. Part 1: Access • Requires private and public health insurers to provide coverage for mental health and substance use disorder in accordance with …

https://healthyfuturega.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/MH-Parity-Brief.pdf

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Incremental Advances in Georgia Mental Health Legislation Set for

(6 days ago) WEBAfter years of efforts to improve mental health services in Georgia, 2024 is shaping up to mark more incremental wins in the state's legislative environment, …

https://hoodline.com/2024/04/incremental-advances-in-georgia-mental-health-legislation-set-for-governor-s-signature/

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New bill is the ‘next chapter’ in Georgia’s mental health reform effort

(5 days ago) WEBATLANTA – The state legislature is set to consider a wide-ranging mental health reform bill that aims at improving services for Georgians struggling with mental …

https://thecurrentga.org/2023/02/21/new-bill-is-the-next-chapter-in-georgias-mental-health-reform-effort/

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Georgia mental health bill clears key legislative committee

(7 days ago) WEBATLANTA (AP) — Private health insurers would face additional pressure to provide the same level of benefits for mental health disorders as they do for other …

https://apnews.com/article/business-health-georgia-mental-health-6093b5361afe91c2e9aa365841b50c8a

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Georgia House panel advances bill to broadly expand mental …

(7 days ago) WEBGeorgia ranks 48th when it comes to access to mental health care, according to Mental Health America. And the COVID-19 pandemic has made more …

https://www.gpb.org/news/2022/03/03/georgia-house-panel-advances-bill-broadly-expand-mental-health-services

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Bipartisan bill to expand mental health services left on Georgia

(6 days ago) WEBOnly a small portion of Georgia’s bipartisan mental health bill survived the 2023 legislative politicking. Advocates and proponents of improved access to behavioral …

https://georgiarecorder.com/2023/03/30/bipartisan-bill-to-expand-mental-health-services-left-on-georgia-legislatures-cutting-room-floor/

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Mental Health Initiatives - Governor's Office of Planning and Budget

(4 days ago) WEBHouse Bill 1013, passed and signed into law in 2022, expanded OHSC's role in overseeing the coordination of mental health policy and behavioral health services across state …

https://opb.georgia.gov/ohsc/mental-health-initiatives

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The Georgia Mental Health Policy Partnership

(5 days ago) WEBThis document is the guiding principles that will transform Georgia’s struggling mental health system,” said Abdul Henderson, Executive Director of Mental …

https://gasubstanceabuse.org/gmhpp/

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Georgia mental health forum highlights need for new advocates

(Just Now) WEBAt the 28th annual event, leaders from across the state acknowledged major changes and shortcomings in mental health support in Georgia. The push takes on a …

https://www.wrdw.com/2024/05/15/georgia-mental-health-forum-highlights-need-new-advocates/

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Lucy McBath supports mental health legislation for new moms, …

(2 days ago) WEBPublished May 15, 2024 7:30pm EDT. Georgia Politics. FOX 5 Atlanta. Rep. Lucy McBath (D-Dist. 6) (Captured in GA07 in Duluth, GA, USA on February 26, 2022.) …

https://www.fox5atlanta.com/news/georgia-pregnant-women-new-moms-mental-health-act

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Bill aims to strengthen mental health care in Georgia

(3 days ago) WEBThis year, the Georgia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities, the state agency that runs programs and facilities across the …

https://www.ajc.com/life/health/bill-aims-to-strengthen-mental-health-care-in-georgia/P5HUIS63FREDRBNFCI6GLQ4VDU/

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Gov. Kelly signs Omnibus Budget, includes investments in mental …

(4 days ago) WEBThrough the “Omnibus Budget,” an additional $4.5 million will be invested into the “Mental Health Intervention Pilot” to expand student’s access to behavioral health …

https://www.wibw.com/2024/05/16/gov-kelly-signs-omnibus-budget-includes-investments-mental-health-state-workforce/

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Florida ranks in bottom 10 states for mental health care. Here's why

(Just Now) WEBFlorida has the 12th-highest percentage of adults with a mental illness who are uninsured (13.6%). The state ranks 12th-highest for the percentage of youth with …

https://www.naplesnews.com/story/news/2024/05/08/florida-mental-illness-health-cost-care-rankings-insurance/73596305007/

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Overwhelmed with mental health calls, six rural sheriffs make their …

(7 days ago) WEBGeorgia House mental health omnibus bill focuses on equal access to care for behavioral treatment Lawmakers in Georgia are expected to introduce an …

https://www.gpb.org/news/2023/09/13/overwhelmed-mental-health-calls-six-rural-sheriffs-make-their-own-plan-for-better

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Jimmy Carter, 99, Is 'Still There' as He Nears 'the End,' Grandson Says

(5 days ago) WEBSpeaking at the annual Rosalynn Carter Georgia Mental Health Forum on Tuesday, May 14, Jason said that 15 months after the former president terminated …

https://people.com/jimmy-carter-still-there-nears-end-grandson-says-8648928

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Jimmy Carter's grandson shares update on former president's …

(5 days ago) WEBCarter Center Chair Jason Carter gave a health update on his grandfather, former President Jimmy Carter, on Tuesday. During the 28th Rosalynn Carter Georgia …

https://www.msn.com/en-us/health/other/jimmy-carters-grandson-shares-update-on-former-presidents-health/ar-BB1mp47F

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Atlanta writer brings mental health awareness to the stage with …

(6 days ago) WEBThat was the impetus for “ The Heart of a Man ,” her new play that centers the interior life of men. The play will be performed at Synchronicity Theatre, with two shows …

https://www.ajc.com/things-to-do/arts-culture/atlanta-writer-brings-mental-health-awareness-to-the-stage-with-new-play/MQGOPLEUQZCTNPJBOR6LS2NINU/

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Savannah Gankiewicz of Hawaii crowned Miss USA after previous …

(3 days ago) WEBHONOLULU — (AP) — Savannah Gankiewicz of Hawaii was crowned Miss USA 2023, more than a week after the previous titleholder resigned for mental health …

https://www.wsbtv.com/entertainment/savannah-gankiewicz/YHVR4CZRPBP2S3PAVMLSMG5H7Q/

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