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The Restoring Hope for Mental Health and Well-Being Act of …

(2 days ago) Webprogram authorized or amended by the Restoring Hope for Mental Health and Well-Being Act without considering the incidence, prevalence, or determinants of behavioral health issues. This report provides a section-by-section summary of the …

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

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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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House passes bill to reauthorize, expand federal …

(Just Now) WebThe House last night voted 402-20 to pass the Restoring Hope for Mental Health and Well-being Act, bipartisan legislation that includes reauthorization through 2027 of more than 30 programs that …

https://www.aha.org/news/headline/2022-06-23-house-passes-aha-supported-mental-health-bill

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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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What Is Congress Doing to Advance Behavioral Health Reform?

(5 days ago) WebThe new law creates investments for early identification and intervention programs in schools, including $240 million in appropriations for programs that increase …

https://www.commonwealthfund.org/blog/2022/what-congress-doing-advance-behavioral-health-reform

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Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, Treasury …

(2 days ago) Web2023 comparative analysis report to Congress published alongside proposed rulemaking . WASHINGTON – The departments of Labor, Health and Human Services …

https://www.hhs.gov/about/news/2023/07/25/departments-labor-health-human-services-treasury-announce-proposed-rules-strengthen-mental-health-parity-addiction-equity-act.html

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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 …

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

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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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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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The Mental Health Matters Act passes the U.S. House

(1 days ago) WebOct 05, 2022. On Thursday, September 29, 2022, the U.S. House of Representatives passed the Mental Health Matters Act (H.R. 7780) with bipartisan support by a vote of …

https://www.socialworkers.org/Advocacy/Policy-Updates/ID/2552/The-Mental-Health-Matters-Act-passes-the-US-House

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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 …

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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Report finds 'serious issues' with use of Mental Health Act

(5 days ago) WebToo many of those sectioned under the Mental Health Act receive a lack of dignity and respect from staff, according to the review of legislation, which has identified …

https://www.theguardian.com/society/2018/may/01/report-finds-serious-issues-with-use-of-mental-health-act

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National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH)

(Just Now) Web1929—P.L. 70-672 established two federal "narcotics farms" and authorized a Narcotics Division within PHS.. 1930—P.L. 71-357 redesignated the PHS Narcotics …

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

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Closer to the mental health crisis: Mayors combat 'failed system'

(5 days ago) WebPandemic relief money from the CARES Act and the American Rescue Plan funneled money to states and local governments to support mental health programs, but …

https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/2023/07/21/mental-health-crisis-mayors-congress/70441066007/

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The ACA at 10: How Has It Impacted Mental Health Care?

(8 days ago) WebAlmost one of five adults in America — just under 50 million people — are currently living with a mental illness. People with mental health conditions are at …

https://www.commonwealthfund.org/blog/2020/aca-10-how-has-it-impacted-mental-health-care

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Mental Health Parity NAMI

(6 days ago) WebIn 1996, the Mental Health Parity Act (MHPA) was the first federal law to create parity standards, but only for annual and lifetime dollar limits. In 2008, Congress passed the …

https://www.nami.org/Advocacy/Policy-Priorities/Improving-Health/Mental-Health-Parity/

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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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Rep. Jamaal Bowman Introduces the ACCESS In Mental Health Act …

(Just Now) WebFor Immediate Release. WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congressman Jamaal Bowman, Ed.D. (NY-16), along with 16 of his colleagues, introduced the ACCESS In Mental …

https://bowman.house.gov/2024/4/rep-jamaal-bowman-introduces-the-access-in-mental-health-act-to-strengthen-mental-health-workforce

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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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Fetterman & Smith Introduce Bill to Establish Senate Commission …

(2 days ago) WebWashington, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senators John Fetterman (D-PA) and Tina Smith (D-MN) introduced the United States Senate Commission on Mental Health Act of 2024.The bill …

https://www.fetterman.senate.gov/press-releases/news-fetterman-smith-introduce-bill-to-establish-senate-commission-on-mental-health/

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Legal and Ethical Aspects of Mental Health Care - PMC

(3 days ago) WebThe Mental Healthcare Act 2017 (MHCA 2017),[] explicitly talks about the rights of patients with mental illness (PWMI) and lays down the ethical and legal responsibilities of …

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6436399/

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

(4 days ago) WebToday, during Mental Health Awareness Month, the Biden-Harris Administration is announcing new actions to increase access to school-based mental …

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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HHS Mental Health Accomplishments by the Numbers

(8 days ago) WebHRSA, through Bipartisan Safer Communities Act funding, expanded the Pediatric Mental Health Care Access grant program, which funds pediatric mental …

https://www.hhs.gov/about/news/2024/05/16/hhs-mental-health-accomplishments-numbers.html

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California Moves Faster to Transform Mental Health System for All, …

(9 days ago) WebWHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW: California is accelerating the distribution of billions of dollars in new funding available to counties and others to construct outpatient, …

https://www.gov.ca.gov/2024/05/14/california-moves-faster-to-transform-mental-health-system-for-all-with-urgent-focus-on-most-seriously-ill-homeless/

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Mental Health Act - NHS

(5 days ago) WebThe Mental Health Act (1983) is the main piece of legislation that covers the assessment, treatment and rights of people with a mental health disorder. You can read the Mental …

https://www.nhs.uk/mental-health/social-care-and-your-rights/mental-health-and-the-law/mental-health-act/

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Mental Health & Substance Use Disorders Medicare

(Just Now) WebMental Health America – Find help for you or someone else. To learn more about mental health care. National Institute of Mental Health – Get care tips and resources. National …

https://www.medicare.gov/coverage/mental-health-substance-use-disorder

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Issue Brief: Parity Mental Health America

(3 days ago) WebThe Metal Health America Policy Position and Call to Action was adopted in September 2006, before the passage of the Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act in 2008. …

https://www.mhanational.org/issues/issue-brief-parity

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Homeless youths; Disability barriers to help; Preventing vet suicides

(7 days ago) WebAccording to Veteran Affairs, an average of 17.5 veterans a day end their lives prematurely. In 2020, the latest numbers available reflect suicide rates to be 57.3% …

https://www.oklahoman.com/story/opinion/2024/05/18/opinion-letters-homeless-youths-disability-barriers-to-help-preventing-vet-suicides/73618674007/

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Public Health Considerations for Correctional Health

(6 days ago) WebStudies show an association between people in correctional or detention facilities with a history of TBI and mental health problems, such as severe depression …

https://www.cdc.gov/correctional-health/about/index.html

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