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Laws and Regulations SAMHSA

(9 days ago) The Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2023 (PDF 4.1 MB) (Public Law 117–328) (CAA, 23) was enacted in December of 2022. The CAA, 23 funded SAMHSA for Fiscal Year 2023 and included several provisions that reauthorized, strengthened, and expanded mental health and substance use disorder (MH/SUD) … See more

https://www.samhsa.gov/about-us/who-we-are/laws-regulations

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The Federal and State Role in Mental Health

(1 days ago) WEBThe Federal Role in Mental Health The federal government works in partnership with the states to address mental health. The federal role in mental health includes regulating …

https://www.mhanational.org/issues/federal-and-state-role-mental-health

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FACT SHEET: President - The White House

(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

(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 …

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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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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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 …

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

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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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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 …

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

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FACT SHEET: Biden- - The White House

(5 days ago) WEBIn total, the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act will invest $1 billion over the next five years in mental health supports in our schools, making progress towards the …

https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/statements-releases/2022/07/29/fact-sheet-biden-harris-administration-announces-two-new-actions-to-address-youth-mental-health-crisis/

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H.R.7780 - Mental Health Matters Act - Library of Congress

(9 days ago) WEB(5) S CHOOL-BASED MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES PROVIDER.—The term “school-based mental health services provider” has the meaning given the term in section 4102 …

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

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5 Mental Health Bills We Can All Agree On - Verywell Mind

(8 days ago) WEBFollowing this, they sent it to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. This bill includes plans to: Reauthorize programs put forward in 2016 by …

https://www.verywellmind.com/5-mental-health-bills-we-can-all-agree-on-6826669

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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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Four Actions Government Can Take to Address Mental Health in …

(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 …

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

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Government Steps Up Efforts to Enforce Parity Law

(6 days ago) WEBGovernment Steps Up Efforts to Enforce Parity Law. An impactful new report illustrates that many health plans are not complying with the Mental Health Parity and …

https://psychnews.psychiatryonline.org/doi/full/10.1176/appi.pn.2022.03.3.32

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Policy Issues Mental Health America

(1 days ago) WEBMental Health America advocates for legislation and policy that will positively affect the lives of people with mental health conditions and their families. Mental Health Policy …

https://www.mhanational.org/policy-issues

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Mental Health: Mental Health Benefits Legislation

(6 days ago) WEBThe Community Preventive Services Task Force (CPSTF) recommends mental health benefits legislation as a way to improve financial protection and increase appropriate …

https://health.gov/healthypeople/tools-action/browse-evidence-based-resources/mental-health-mental-health-benefits-legislation

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NJ involuntary commitment law alarms mental health advocates

(8 days ago) WEBNorthJersey.com. People experiencing mental health crises could face longer involuntary commitment times in hospitals and emergency departments under a …

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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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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Governor Hochul Announces Key Mental Health Investments for …

(4 days ago) WEBGovernor Kathy Hochul today announced key mental health investments for New Yorkers as part of the FY 2025 Budget. Building on the investments from her $1 …

https://www.governor.ny.gov/news/governor-hochul-announces-key-mental-health-investments-all-new-yorkers-part-fy-2025-budget

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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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Legislation and guidance - Mental health - gov.scot

(9 days ago) WEBThe Mental Health strategy 2017-2027 recognises the importance of human rights and as part of this we are currently reviewing various aspects of mental health and incapacity …

https://www.gov.scot/policies/mental-health/legislation-and-guidance/

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Governor Mills Signs Legislation to Strengthen Public Safety

(5 days ago) WEBGovernor Janet Mills today signed legislation she introduced that would enhance public safety and strengthen Maine’s mental health system while respecting …

https://www.maine.gov/governor/mills/news/governor-mills-signs-legislation-strengthen-public-safety-maines-mental-health-system-2024-04

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Mental Health Rights Mental Health America

(1 days ago) WEBAs an organization, MHA is committed to the principles of human and civil rights inherent to the concept of equal justice under the law. This includes the rights of persons with …

https://mhanational.org/issues/mental-health-rights

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Fact Sheet: Vice President Harris Announces Historic …

(3 days ago) WEBActions are the latest in a series of steps the Biden-Harris Administration has taken to improve safety, provide support for care workers and family caregivers, and to …

https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/statements-releases/2024/04/22/fact-sheet-vice-president-harris-announces-historic-advancements-in-long-term-care-to-support-the-care-economy/

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Mental health in Norfolk and Suffolk a 'high priority' says …

(4 days ago) WEBThe Department of Health and Social Care (DOHSC) has met leaders of an under pressure mental health trust following a plea for a public inquiry. The chairman of the Norfolk …

https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-68877018

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Federal Register :: Agency Information Collection Activities

(1 days ago) WEBThe 2021 and 2022 PMHCA programs were authorized by 42 U.S.C 254c-19 (Title III, section 330M of the Public Health Service Act), using funding appropriated by …

https://www.federalregister.gov/public-inspection/2024-08692/agency-information-collection-activities-proposals-submissions-and-approvals-pediatric-mental-health

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5 Takeaways From the Supreme Court Arguments on Idaho’s …

(4 days ago) WEBPam Belluck is a health and science reporter, covering a range of subjects, including reproductive health, long Covid, brain science, neurological disorders, mental …

https://www.nytimes.com/2024/04/24/us/politics/supreme-court-idaho-abortion-law.html

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Gov. Kemp Signs Legislation Improving Healthcare Access and

(2 days ago) WEBAthens, GA – Governor Brian P. Kemp, accompanied by First Lady Marty Kemp, Lieutenant Governor Burt Jones, members of the General Assembly, and other …

https://gov.georgia.gov/press-releases/2024-04-19/gov-kemp-signs-legislation-improving-healthcare-access-and-affordability

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Adderall Abuse Risks Becoming Another Opioid Crisis, DEA Says

(1 days ago) WEBThe fast rise of prescriptions for Adderall and other stimulants, along with rampant online treatment and advertising, suggest the start of another drug crisis like the …

https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-04-19/adderall-abuse-risks-becoming-another-opioid-crisis-dea-says

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Parents with Mental Illness and Child Custody Issues

(9 days ago) WEBThe Federal Adoption and Safe Families Act, Public Law 105-89 (ASFA) was signed into law on November 19, 1997. This legislation is the first substantive …

https://www.healthyplace.com/parenting/parents-with-mental-illness/parents-with-mental-illness-and-child-custody-issues

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