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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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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 …

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

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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 ü: Section-by …

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

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Healthy People 2020 Law and Health Policy Project: Legal and …

(3 days ago) WEBHealthy People 2020 Law and Health Policy Project: Legal and Policy Resources Related to Mental Health and Mental Disorders The Healthy People 2020 …

https://www.cdc.gov/phlp/docs/hp2020-mentalhealth.pdf

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Mental health law - Wikipedia

(7 days ago) WEBMental health law includes a wide variety of legal topics and pertain to people with a diagnosis or possible diagnosis of a mental health condition, and to those involved in …

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

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Promoting rights-based policy & law for mental health

(6 days ago) WEBWHO works with countries to develop and implement progressive mental health and related policies and laws in line with international best practice and human rights standards including the UN …

https://www.who.int/activities/promoting-rights-based-policy-and-law-for-mental-health

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Mental health: Promoting and protecting human rights

(8 days ago) WEBBy ensuring laws and policies related to mental health are in line with internationally agreed human rights conventions. Countries should ensure their policies …

https://www.who.int/news-room/questions-and-answers/item/mental-health-promoting-and-protecting-human-rights

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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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NJ involuntary commitment law alarms mental health advocates

(8 days ago) WEBNorthJersey.com. 0:00. 1:55. People experiencing mental health crises could face longer involuntary commitment times in hospitals and emergency …

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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H.R.7780 - Mental Health Matters Act 117th Congress (2021-2022)

(Just Now) WEBRelated Bills (10) Bill Details: Summary: H.R.7780 — 117th Shown Here: Passed House (09/29/2022) Mental Health Matters Act. This bill requires certain federal actions to …

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

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Bergen County Mental Health Resources - Community Health …

(4 days ago) WEBThe Community Mental Health Law Project is a special law office designed to provide services to the chronically mentally ill of Bergen County. The project is an active …

https://www.healthybergen.org/bcmh

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

(5 days ago) WEB“(a) In general.—The Secretary shall establish, within the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, an office to coordinate work relating to behavioral …

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

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Texas Laws Relating to Mental Health

(2 days ago) WEBTexas Laws Relating to Mental Health Reflecting changes in law passed by the 85th Legislature, Regular Session – 2017 The laws reflected in this edition include both …

https://www.txcourts.gov/media/1440500/21st-edition-texas-laws-relating-to-mental-health.pdf

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Information Related to Mental and Behavioral Health, including …

(3 days ago) WEBThe mental health guidance addresses three core areas: The circumstances in which information related to mental health may be disclosed for health and safety …

https://www.hhs.gov/hipaa/for-professionals/special-topics/mental-health/index.html

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Mental health and the law: An overview and need to develop and

(3 days ago) WEBIn addition, various other stakeholders who need regular sensitization and training in issues relating to mental health include law enforcement agencies, judiciary, advocates, and …

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5282613/

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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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NJ pairs more mental health specialists with police officers

(Just Now) WEBThe program pairs mental health specialists with the police officers. Launched over a year ago in Cumberland County, the program has been promising so …

https://www.njspotlightnews.org/2023/01/nj-expands-pilot-program-pairing-mental-health-specialists-with-police-officers/

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Integrating Mental and Physical Health to Better Support Patients …

(6 days ago) WEBIntegrating Mental and Physical Health to Better Support Patients and Communities. Apr 26, 2024 - 09:58 AM by. Rick Pollack, President and CEO, AHA. …

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

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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 …

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

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Maine governor signs off on new gun laws, mental health …

(9 days ago) WEBAUGUSTA, Maine (AP) — Democratic Gov. Janet Mills on Friday signed into law a suite of gun safety legislation approved by lawmakers after the deadliest mass …

https://www.wgbh.org/news/national/2024-04-29/maine-governor-signs-off-on-new-gun-laws-mental-health-supports-in-wake-of-lewiston-shootings

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Mental & Behavioral Health Licensure Department of Inspections

(7 days ago) WEBIPP was established in 1996 to support licensees who struggle with impairments due to alcohol or drug abuse, mental health conditions, and/or physical disorders. The IPRC …

https://dial.iowa.gov/i-need/licenses/medical/mental-health/mental-behavioral

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36% of Lawyers Have a Drinking Problem: Attorney Mental Health

(2 days ago) WEBMental Health-Related Deaths. Ford is not alone. In South Florida, high-profile Miami lawyer Ervin Gonzalez was found dead in his Coral Gables home in 2017, …

https://www.law.com/dailybusinessreview/2024/04/30/36-of-lawyers-have-a-drinking-problem-attorney-mental-health/

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Policy Issues Mental Health America

(1 days ago) WEBMental Health America (MHA) takes a unique approach to policy because MHA believes policy should ask people what they need to live the lives they want and support them in …

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

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HHS Finalizes Rule Strengthening Protections Against Disability

(5 days ago) WEBFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 1, 2024. Contact: HHS Press Office 202-690-6343 [email protected]. HHS Finalizes Rule Strengthening Protections Against …

https://www.hhs.gov/about/news/2024/05/01/hhs-finalizes-rule-strengthening-protections-against-disability-discrimination.html

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Letter: More must be done for mental health in Maine - Press Herald

(1 days ago) WEBThe outdated federal Institute for Mental Diseases exclusion law, created in 1965, is, by itself, a national security crisis; it harms Americans by denying federal funds …

https://www.pressherald.com/2024/05/05/letter-more-must-be-done-for-mental-health-in-maine/

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LGBTQ+ Young People at High Risk For Suicide, Survey Shows

(5 days ago) WEBThe majority of LGBTQ+ young people said their mental health was affected some or most of the time due to anti-LGBTQ+ policies. Nearly 2 in 5 said they or their …

https://www.parents.com/lgbtq-young-people-at-high-risk-for-suicide-8640350

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DMH Wednesday Seminar May 8 2024 - Johns Hopkins

(3 days ago) WEBJoin the Department of Mental Health every Wednesday for expert presentations and discussions about mental health issues, research, and interventions. …

https://publichealth.jhu.edu/events/2024/dmh-wednesday-seminar-may-8-2024

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Mental health focus of PIP disability benefit overhaul - BBC News

(8 days ago) WEBThe government says spending on PIP is expected to grow by 52% from 2023/24 to £32.8bn by 2027/28. The number of monthly new claimants in England and …

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cn0ry09d50wo

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