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Psychiatry.org - American Psychiatric Association on Passage of H.…

(8 days ago) People also askWhat is the impact of the Mental Health Act?Impact The enactment of the Act gave birth to the Mental Health Authority as an agency under the Ministry of Health to be responsible for mental health care in the country, to decentralise and spread mental health services all over the country.10 Years of Mental Health Act, 2012 (Act 846): Impact, challenges, way graphic.com.ghWhat is mental health?Dr. Masrath Begum

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National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH)

(Just Now) WEBThe advisory called for urgent action to clarify the mental health impacts of social media use, maximize the benefits and minimize the harms of social media platforms, and create safer and healthier online environments. 1946—P.L. 79-487, the National Mental Health Act, authorized the Surgeon General to improve the mental health of …

https://www.nih.gov/about-nih/what-we-do/nih-almanac/national-institute-mental-health-nimh

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Patients' experiences of assessment and detention under …

(3 days ago) WEBThe emotional impact of detention and views of its appropriateness varied, but a frequent theme was fear and distress during detention, including in relation to the use of force and restraint. The search was limited to studies from 1983 as this was when the Mental Health Act 1983, the current legislative framework for compulsory detention

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6520528/

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Mental Health Parity in the US: Have We Made Any Real …

(9 days ago) WEBA breakdown of how we are living up to the ideals and standards proposed by the 2008 Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act, including the pandemic's impact on parity. Coe EH, Enomoto K. …

https://www.psychiatrictimes.com/view/mental-health-parity-in-the-us-have-we-made-any-real-progress

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10 Years of Mental Health Act, 2012 (Act 846): Impact, …

(7 days ago) WEBMarch 2, 2022, marks a decade of the enactment of Ghana’s Mental Health Act, 2012 (Act 846), a legislation considered as among the best anywhere in the world.

https://www.graphic.com.gh/news/health/ghana-news-10-years-of-mental-health-act-2012-act-846-impact-challenges-way-forward.html

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FACT SHEET: President Biden to Announce Strategy to …

(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. The President’s fiscal year 2023

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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Modernising the Mental Health Act: getting the balance …

(3 days ago) WEBThe Mental Health Act 1983 in England and Wales is the principal piece of legislation by which people with a mental disorder can be detained and have their disorder assessed or treated against their wishes. The Independent Review of the Mental Health Act, chaired by Simon Wessely, with Vice Chairs Steve Gilbert, Mark Hedley, and Julia …

https://www.thelancet.com/journals/lancet/article/PIIS0140-6736(18)33140-4/fulltext

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Current Mental Health Legislation Mental Health America

(4 days ago) WEBRecovery as the Goal. Medicaid Reentry Act. The Safe Step Act of 2019. Learn about some of the bills introduced in the 116th Congress and where they fall in line with Mental Health America's legislative priorities: Overall Health Care Reform Legislation Lower Health Care Costs Act.

https://mhanational.org/issues/current-mental-health-legislation

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Mental Health Matters Act (H.R. 7780) - House

(5 days ago) WEB1 Mental Health Matters Act (H.R. 7780) A comprehensive proposal to confront America’s ongoing mental health crisis and help students, families, and educators thrive. The pandemic had a severe impact on students’ and educators’ mental health needs. PreK-12 Children & Students: The COVID-19 pandemic and opioid crisis took a serious toll on …

https://democrats-edworkforce.house.gov/imo/media/doc/mental_health_matters_act_fact_sheet2.pdf

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The Effects of Federal Parity on Mental Health Services …

(1 days ago) WEBObjective: This study evaluated the effects of the federal Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act (MHPAEA) of 2008 on the use of outpatient and clinic-based mental health services and spending …

https://ps.psychiatryonline.org/doi/10.1176/appi.ps.201800313

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Deinstitutionalization Through Optimism: The Community Mental …

(8 days ago) WEBThe Mental Retardation Facilities and Community Mental Health Centers Construction Act of 1963—more commonly known as the Community Mental et al.: Effects of Housing First approaches on health and well-being of adults who are homeless or at risk of homelessness: systematic review and meta-analysis of randomised controlled trials. J

https://ajp.psychiatryonline.org/doi/10.1176/appi.ajp-rj.2021.160404

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Approaching 60th Anniversary of Community Mental Health Act of …

(5 days ago) WEBThe Community Mental Health Act of 1963, passed as part of John F. Kennedy's New Frontier, established a system of community-based care, instead of institutional care, across the U.S. for people with mental illness. Today’s announcement helps deliver on that promise by strengthening the care available in the community.

https://www.hhs.gov/about/news/2023/09/21/approaching-60th-anniversary-community-mental-health-act-1963-biden-harris-administration-awards-nearly-130-million-expand-certified-community-behavioral-health-clinics-across-us.html

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About Mental Health - Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

(8 days ago) WEBMental health includes our emotional, psychological, and social well-being. It affects how we think, feel, and act. It also helps determine how we handle stress, relate to others, and make healthy choices. 1 Mental health is important at every stage of life, from childhood and adolescence through adulthood.

https://www.cdc.gov/mentalhealth/learn/index.htm

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Behavioral health coverage under the Affordable Care Act: What …

(3 days ago) WEBThe 2008 Mental Health Parity & Addiction Equity Act (MHPAEA) and the 2010 Affordable Care Act (ACA) expanded access to behavioral health services. et al. The design of the community tracking study: a longitudinal study of health system change and its effects on people. Inquiry. 1996:195–206. [Google Scholar] 15. Kaiser Family …

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5832546/

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Psychiatry.org - American Psychiatric Association on Passage of …

(Just Now) WEBWashington, D.C., June 22, 2022 — The American Psychiatric Association (APA) today applauded the U.S. House of Representatives’ passage of the Restoring Hope for Mental Health and Well-Being Act (H.R. 7666), calling it an important step to expeditiously address the nation’s mental health crisis. The legislation will help address record levels of …

https://www.psychiatry.org/News-room/News-Releases/APA-on-Restoring-Hope-for-Mental-Health

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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 Mental Health Parity and

https://www.healthaffairs.org/content/forefront/new-federal-rules-seek-strengthen-mental-health-parity

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H.R.7666 - Restoring Hope for Mental Health and Well-Being Act …

(Just Now) WEBShown Here: Passed House (06/22/2022) Restoring Hope for Mental Health and Well-Being Act of 2022. This bill reauthorizes through FY2027, expands, and modifies programs, grants, and activities that focus on mental and behavioral health.

https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/house-bill/7666

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Mental Health Act Mind - Mind

(4 days ago) WEBThe Mental Health Act Independent Review. In December 2018, an independent review of the Mental Health Act completed its work and made recommendations for improving legislation. The UK Government published its full response as a white paper. This is the first step towards changing the law.

https://www.mind.org.uk/about-us/our-policy-work/mental-health-act-review/

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Effects of the Affordable Care Act Medicaid Expansions on Mental …

(4 days ago) WEBMental health disorders affect over 20% of adults and are disproportionally more prevalent among low-income individuals. 8 Prior to the implementation of the Affordable Care Act (ACA) and its related Medicaid expansions, the uninsured rate was markedly higher among individuals with mental health disorders (20%) compared with …

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC10102829/

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National Mental Health Act - Wikipedia

(6 days ago) WEBAn Act to amend the Public Health Service Act to provide for research relating to psychiatric disorders and to aid in the development of more effective methods of prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of such disorders, and for other purposes. The National Mental Health Act (1946) became law on July 3, 1946. It established and provided funds for

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/National_Mental_Health_Act

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Fact Sheet: Mental Health Care and the Affordable Care Act

(1 days ago) WEB32 states (including the District of Columbia) extended Medicaid under the Affordable Care Act. 12. 16.2 million people enrolled in Medicaid under the ACA, gaining access to care for mental health and substance use disorders. 13. As of December 2016, 74 million people were enrolled in Medicaid. 14. Medicaid is the nation’s principal insurer

https://psychiatry.weill.cornell.edu/research-institutes/dewitt-wallace-institute-psychiatry/issues-mental-health-policy/fact-sheet

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Mental illness costs US $282B annually, says NBER - Fortune

(1 days ago) WEBIn these locales, just 27% of mental health care needs are met. Eliminating this deficit would not only reduce mental illness by 3.1% but also bear societal benefits equal to 1.1% of aggregate

https://fortune.com/well/article/us-economy-annual-mental-illness-cost/

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Your mental health matters: making the most of the support from …

(9 days ago) WEBUse your benefits: You have rights under the law when accessing mental health and substance use disorder benefits through your job-based health plan. Mental health parity laws require that most health plans not apply stricter restrictions to accessing mental health benefits than they do for physical health benefits. You should not face …

https://blog.dol.gov/2024/05/30/your-mental-health-matters-making-the-most-of-the-support-from-your-workplace

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Why Mental Health Awareness Month Matters Psychology Today

(1 days ago) WEBIn fact, according to the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), 66.5 percent of individuals with mental health issues consider themselves to be “in recovery

https://www.psychologytoday.com/intl/blog/the-high-functioning-alcoholic/202405/why-mental-health-awareness-month-matters

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Potential Costs and Impact of Health Provisions in the Build Back

(2 days ago) WEBThe Build Back Better Act, H.R. 5376, (BBBA), adopted by the House of Representatives on November 19, 2021 with the support of President Biden, includes a broad package of health, social, climate

https://www.kff.org/health-costs/issue-brief/potential-costs-and-impact-of-health-provisions-in-the-build-back-better-act/

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Mental health requests have skyrocketed, but company policies …

(6 days ago) WEBAll other uses, submit a request to [email protected]. For more information visit Asset & Logo Licensing. Although policy changes often lag a year or 2 behind trends, the gap

https://www.benefitspro.com/2024/05/23/more-workers-seek-mental-health-concessions-creating-vexing-legal-questions-for-firms-412-167408/

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Gen Z’s Mental Health, Economic Distress and Technology

(9 days ago) WEBMental health indicators for younger generations have worsened in the past decade. Poor mental health can have economic consequences (PDF) for individuals, their families, workplaces and communities. It can also be a barrier to finishing school and to entering or staying in the labor market, and it can reduce labor productivity, all of which …

https://www.stlouisfed.org/open-vault/2024/may/gen-z-mental-health-economic-distress-and-technology

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May's Mental Health Month ends; but Florida still has issues to solve.

(2 days ago) WEB0:53. As we come to the end of Mental Health Awareness Month, it is imperative that we focus on mental health advocacy. For far too long, there has been a stigma associated with seeking treatment

https://www.palmbeachpost.com/story/opinion/columns/2024/05/29/may-mental-health-month-ends-but-florida-still-has-issues-to-solve/73801940007/

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Iowa mental health, substance use system consolidation signed …

(1 days ago) WEBNew law consolidates mental health, substance use disorder services. Now that the bill has been signed into law, the clock is ticking for top officials at Iowa's human services agency to build up

https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/2024/05/15/iowa-mental-health-substance-use-system-consolidation-signed-into-law-kim-reynolds/73672968007/

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Maryland requires universities to allow mental health withdrawal

(9 days ago) WEBThe hearing was for legislation, which Governor Wes Moore signed at the end of April, that aims to prevent students from having to weigh their mental health against the cost of higher education.Nicknamed the Cameron Carden Act of 2024, the law requires Maryland’s 14 public universities to offer formal withdrawal policies that include mental …

https://www.insidehighered.com/news/students/physical-mental-health/2024/05/28/maryland-requires-universities-allow-mental-health

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