Government Policies Affecting Mental Health

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The Federal and State Role in Mental Health

(1 days ago) The federal government works in partnership with the states to address mental health. The federal role in mental health includes regulating systems and … See more

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

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Five Urgent Public Health Policies To Combat The …

(Just Now) WEBFive Urgent Public Health Policies To Combat The Mental Health Effects Of COVID-19. Cindy B. Veldhuis. Elizabeth Stuart. M. Daniele Fallin. January 27, 2021 10.1377/forefront.20210122.959001

https://www.healthaffairs.org/content/forefront/five-urgent-public-health-policies-combat-mental-health-effects-covid-19

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Four Actions Government Can Take to Address Mental …

(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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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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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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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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FACT SHEET: Biden-Harris Administration Actions to Prevent …

(8 days ago) WEBPresident Biden named tackling the mental health crisis a key pillar of his Unity Agenda, laying out a strategy to transform how mental health is understood, …

https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/statements-releases/2022/09/30/fact-sheet-biden-harris-administration-actions-to-prevent-suicide/

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HHS Roadmap for Behavioral Health Integration HHS.gov

(3 days ago) WEBOur nation faces an unprecedented behavioral health crisis among people of all ages. In his first State of the Union, the President outlined a bold national strategy to …

https://www.hhs.gov/about/news/2022/12/02/hhs-roadmap-for-behavioral-health-integration-fact-sheet.html

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Mental health and the pandemic: What U.S. surveys …

(Just Now) WEBIn a survey conducted by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention from January to June 2021, 37% of students at public and private high schools said their mental health was not good most or all …

https://www.pewresearch.org/short-reads/2023/03/02/mental-health-and-the-pandemic-what-u-s-surveys-have-found/

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Policy Priorities NAMI

(8 days ago) WEBNAMI fights for policies that end discrimination and help people successfully engage in the community and focus on their mental health. This includes promoting access to education, employment, income …

https://www.nami.org/Advocacy/Policy-Priorities/

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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. People with mental illness are …

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

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Could the U.S. force treatment on mentally ill people (again)? - NPR

(5 days ago) WEBIn October 1963, just weeks before he was assassinated, President John F. Kennedy signed into law landmark legislation that aimed to transform mental healthcare …

https://www.npr.org/sections/money/2024/04/16/1244702372/could-the-u-s-force-treatment-on-mentally-ill-people-again

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Laws and Regulations SAMHSA

(9 days ago) WEBEnhancing Access to Suicide Prevention & Mental Health Services - Codified the Behavioral Health Crisis Coordinating 193 KB) of 2010 is to …

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

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Community, Public Policy, and Recovery from Mental Illness: …

(3 days ago) WEBIntroduction. Recovery is a ubiquitous, influential concept in mental health policies and services. The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) …

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5843494/

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Politics seep into daily life, negatively affecting mental health

(Just Now) WEBWashington —The stress of following daily political news can negatively affect people’s mental health and well-being, but disengaging has ramifications, too, …

https://www.apa.org/news/press/releases/2023/01/politics-affecting-mental-health

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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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State Policies that Impact the Design of Children’s Mental Health

(3 days ago) WEBIntroduction. Mental health conditions (e.g., depression, anxiety) in children are associated with increased risk of difficulties at home, school problems, and mental …

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC9219374/

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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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About Mental Health & Addiction Services - co.bergen.nj.us

(5 days ago) WEBEstablished under the provisions of the New Jersey Community Mental Health Services Act (N.J.A.C. 10:37), appointed residents provide public leadership in the development of …

https://co.bergen.nj.us/mental-health-addiction-services/about-mental-health-addiction-services

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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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Integrating Mental and Physical Health to Better Support Patients …

(6 days ago) WEBIt’s also a time to recognize how mental illness and addiction can affect all of us — patients, providers, families and our society at large. Hospitals and health systems …

https://www.aha.org/news/perspective/2024-04-26-integrating-mental-and-physical-health-better-support-patients-and-communities

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What we're doing about mental health Australian Government …

(5 days ago) WEBIf you need help now, call: Lifeline – 13 11 14. Kids Helpline – 1800 55 1800. Mental Health Crisis Assessment and Treatment Team in your state/territory. Beyond …

https://www.health.gov.au/topics/mental-health-and-suicide-prevention/what-were-doing-about-mental-health

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Systems Advocacy - The Official Web Site for The State of …

(2 days ago) WEBLegal assistance provided to mental health clients, either through agency referrals or self-referral, by a network of DMHAS-funded legal service agencies. Assistance may include …

https://www.nj.gov/humanservices/dmhas/resources/services/treatment/mental_health/Systems_Advocacy.pdf

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Mental illness in America costs $282 billion each year, study shows

(8 days ago) WEBAmerica's mental health woes essentially serve as an annual economic downturn for the nation, a new study says. Mental illness costs the U.S. economy $282 …

https://www.upi.com/Health_News/2024/04/24/mental-illness-costs/7151713965581/

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FACT SHEET: Improving Access and Care for Youth Mental Health …

(2 days ago) WEBThe Children’s Mental Health Initiative: Improves the mental health outcomes for children and youth, birth through age 21, with serious emotional …

https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/statements-releases/2021/10/19/fact-sheet-improving-access-and-care-for-youth-mental-health-and-substance-use-conditions/

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Parents with Mental Illness and Child Custody Issues

(9 days ago) WEBSome state laws cite mental illness as a condition that can lead to loss of custody or parental rights. Thus, parents with mental illness often avoid seeking mental …

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

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Govt assures openness towards criticism, feedback from youth …

(3 days ago) WEBJOHOR BAHRU: The government has provided assurances that it will be open to various views and criticism that will not affect harmony in society, says Adam …

https://www.thestar.com.my/news/nation/2024/04/27/govt-assures-openness-towards-criticism-feedback-from-youth-during-kembara-jom-says-adam-adli

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