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The Federal and State Role in Mental Health

(1 days ago) Regulations are rules issues by federal agencies to help implement the laws. In terms of mental health, regulations cover a variety of topics and apply to a number of groups including schools, insurance companies, treatment providers, and employers. These rules clarify just how major pieces of legislation like the … See more

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

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Rights for People With Mental Illness - WebMD

(7 days ago) Web1 min read. People with mental illness are entitled to fair treatment, and they should: Be treated with respect and dignity. Have their privacy protected. Receive …

https://www.webmd.com/mental-health/rights-mental-illness

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

(Just Now) Webcoordination of federal efforts related to behavioral health; maternal mental health and substance use disorders; prevention and treatment of mental and behavioral health …

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

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

(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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Trends in State Mental Health Policy - nami.org

(6 days ago) Webfurther underlines the need for more mental health resources. Responding to the ever-growing mental health crisis, state lawmakers passed critical legislation in 2022 to build …

https://www.nami.org/NAMI/media/NAMI-Media/PDFs/NAMI_2022_State_Legislation_Report.pdf

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It’s Okay to Not Be Okay: Tips and Resources for Mental …

(3 days ago) WebMental health conditions can affect anyone, regardless of gender, age, race, ethnicity, or income level. Recent data (PDF 622 KB) help underscore that our nation is …

https://www.samhsa.gov/blog/its-okay-not-be-okay-tips-resources-mental-health-awareness-month

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Laws and Regulations SAMHSA

(9 days ago) WebThe 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 …

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

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Mental Health Benefits: State Laws Mandating or Regulating

(Just Now) Web1. Mental Health "Parity" or Equal Coverage Laws. Parity, as it relates to mental health and substance abuse, prohibits insurers or health care service plans from …

https://www.ncsl.org/health/mental-health-benefits

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A Proclamation on National Mental Health Awareness Month,

(5 days ago) WebNOW, THEREFORE, I, JOSEPH R. BIDEN JR., President of the United States of America, by virtue of the authority vested in me by the Constitution and the laws of the …

https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/presidential-actions/2024/04/30/a-proclamation-on-national-mental-health-awareness-month-2024/

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Federal & State Issues - We Advocate, Support & Advance Mental …

(6 days ago) WebAdvocate, Support & Advance Mental Health Access. Our federal and state government affairs efforts center on advocacy to ensure that the unique needs of …

https://www.counseling.org/advocacy/federal-state-issues

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Mental Health at Work U.S. Department of Labor

(9 days ago) WebTools to help communities, employers, and the workforce system support the mental health needs of young people. Policy Brief: Leveraging State Policy to Support Positive Mental …

https://www.dol.gov/general/mental-health-at-work

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HIPAA Privacy Rule and Sharing Information Related to …

(4 days ago) WebHIPAA provides a personal representative of a patient with the same rights to access health information as the patient, including the right to request a complete medical record …

https://www.hhs.gov/sites/default/files/hipaa-privacy-rule-and-sharing-info-related-to-mental-health.pdf

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Summary of Laws Related to Child and Adolescent Mental Health

(9 days ago) WebThe interaction of national and state laws can affect how public health interventions intended to benefit children are permitted to operate, especially in the …

https://phii.org/resources/summary-of-laws-related-to-child-and-adolescent-mental-health/

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42 U.S. Code § 9501 - Bill of Rights U.S. Code US Law LII / Legal

(7 days ago) Web42 U.S. Code § 9501 - Bill of Rights. restrict such liberty only to the extent necessary consistent with such person’s treatment needs, applicable requirements of law, and …

https://www.law.cornell.edu/uscode/text/42/9501

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AHLA - Top Ten Issues in Health Law 2024

(4 days ago) WebTop Ten Issues in Health Law 2024. 1. Health Care’s AI Transformation: Managing Risks and Rewards in an Evolving Landscape. While artificial intelligence (AI) …

https://www.americanhealthlaw.org/content-library/connections-magazine/article/d91b2697-e96b-49e4-84c1-1b8399406f5e/Top-Ten-Issues-in-Health-Law

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Fact Sheet # 28O: Mental Health Conditions and the FMLA

(2 days ago) WebMental and physical health conditions are considered serious health conditions under the FMLA if they require 1) inpatient care or 2) continuing treatment by a health care …

https://www.dol.gov/agencies/whd/fact-sheets/28o-mental-health

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Mental Health and Substance Use Disorders Often Go Untreated …

(3 days ago) WebFor parents struggling with mental health or substance use disorders, access to treatment can often mean the difference between keeping and losing their …

https://www.nytimes.com/2024/04/19/health/parent-drugs-mental-illness-treatment-medicaid.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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Mental Health Protections - Office of the Texas Governor

(3 days ago) WebThe National Suicide Prevention Lifeline provides 24/7, free and confidential support for people in distress, prevention and crisis resources, and best practices for professionals. …

https://gov.texas.gov/organization/disabilities/mental_health_protections

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Massachusetts law about mental health issues Mass.gov

(8 days ago) WebMGL c. 123 Mental health. MGL c. 140, §§ 131R-131Y Extreme Risk Protection Orders (ERPO) Provides a process for family and household members to petition the court to …

https://www.mass.gov/info-details/massachusetts-law-about-mental-health-issues

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H.R.1109 - Mental Health Services for Students Act of 2020

(5 days ago) Web(b) School-Based mental health and children.—Section 581 of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 290hh) (relating to children and violence) is amended to …

https://www.congress.gov/bill/116th-congress/house-bill/1109/text

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