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Lawmakers who struggle with mental health see power …

(4 days ago) WebEditor’s Note: If you or a loved one are facing mental health issues or substance abuse disorders, call The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration National Helpline at 1-800

https://www.cnn.com/2023/03/16/politics/mental-health-members-of-congress/index.html

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How Members of Congress Deal With Their Mental …

(3 days ago) WebWhen former Rep. Patrick Kennedy, the son of Senator Ted Kennedy, was elected to Congress as a Rhode Island Democrat in …

https://time.com/6261386/mental-health-congress-john-fetterman/

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Biden's mental health plan has potential, experts say, if Congress …

(3 days ago) WebSince 2008, a federal law has called for health insurers to cover mental health conditions at the same level as they cover other health problems. But …

https://www.npr.org/sections/health-shots/2022/03/02/1084006754/heres-what-experts-say-biden-gets-right-in-his-new-mental-health-plan

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2 senators are working across the aisle to address the mental …

(7 days ago) WebDemocratic Sen. Chris Murphy and Republican Sen. Bill Cassidy first teamed up six years ago on mental health legislation. Now, we check in on this unlikely …

https://www.npr.org/2022/05/19/1100228359/2-senators-are-working-across-the-aisle-to-address-the-mental-health-crisis

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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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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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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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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 January 29, 2024 Congressional Research Service …

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

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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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Congressional Committees Focus on Mental Health, Announce …

(4 days ago) WebThe House Ways and Means Committee followed up a day later with a hearing on “America’s Mental Health Crisis.” The Senate Finance Committee, which has …

https://ccf.georgetown.edu/2022/02/23/congressional-committees-focus-on-mental-health-announce-bipartisan-efforts/

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H.R.7666 - 117th Congress (2021-2022): Restoring Hope for …

(Just Now) WebH.R.7666 - Restoring Hope for Mental Health and Well-Being Act of 2022 117th Congress (2021-2022) Bill Hide Overview . Sponsor: Rep. Pallone, Frank, Jr. [D …

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

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Four Actions Government Can Take to Address Mental Health in …

(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 …

https://www.commonwealthfund.org/blog/2023/four-actions-federal-government-can-take-address-mental-health-us

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Sen. John Fetterman opens up about his mental health struggles

(1 days ago) WebDec. 31, 2023, 2:24 PM UTC. By Summer Concepcion. Sen. John Fetterman, D-Pa., said in candid remarks about his struggles with depression that he feared seeking treatment …

https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/congress/sen-john-fetterman-opens-mental-health-struggles-rcna131147

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

(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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Current Mental Health Legislation Mental Health America

(4 days ago) WebLearn about some of the bills introduced in the 116th Congress and where they fall in line with Mental Health America's legislative priorities: Mental Health America 500 …

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

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Analysis Congress is turning attention to mental health

(5 days ago) WebSen. Ron Wyden wants to roll out a mental health package this summer. On Capitol Hill, there’s a new effort to pass health-care legislation. But it’s not President …

https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/2022/02/09/congress-is-turning-attention-mental-health/

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FACT SHEET: Biden- - The White House

(5 days ago) WebOur nation’s young people are facing an unprecedented mental health crisis. Even before the pandemic, rates of depression, anxiety and suicidal thoughts among …

https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/statements-releases/2022/07/29/fact-sheet-biden-harris-administration-announces-two-new-actions-to-address-youth-mental-health-crisis/

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

(5 days ago) WebSen. Tim Kaine, D-Va., was the mayor of Richmond from July 1998 to September 2001. He said he has seen mental health challenges intensify amid the …

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

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Behavioral Health During the COVID-19 Pandemic: Overview …

(2 days ago) WebBehavioral Health During the COVID-19 Pandemic: Overview and Issues for Congress Congressional Research Service 3 meaning they are more likely to result in …

https://crsreports.congress.gov/product/pdf/R/R46831

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Fetterman & Smith Introduce Bill to Establish Senate Commission …

(2 days ago) WebThe bill would establish a U.S. Senate Commission on Mental Health tasked with providing Congress and the president independent, expert policy recommendations to improve …

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

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H.R.7780 - Mental Health Matters Act - Library of Congress

(9 days ago) Web(a) Interventions that improve social-Emotional and behavioral health of children.— (1) I N GENERAL.—The Secretary of Health and Human Services acting through the Assistant …

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

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About Mental Health Caucus

(3 days ago) WebThe Congressional Mental Health Caucus serves as a bipartisan forum where Members of Congress and their staff can work together to elevate mental health issues as a …

https://mentalhealthcaucus-napolitano.house.gov/about

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Mental health Bills - GovTrack.us

(6 days ago) WebUse this page to browse bills in the U.S. Congress related to the subject Mental health, as determined by the Library of Congress. Sub-categories of Mental health. Mental …

https://www.govtrack.us/congress/bills/subjects/mental_health/6176

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Issues in Law Enforcement Reform: Responding to Mental …

(2 days ago) WebIssues in Law Enforcement Reform: Responding to Mental Health Crises Congressional Research Service 1 aw enforcement officers1 are frequently the first …

https://crsreports.congress.gov/product/pdf/R/R47285

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Advocacy Groups Aim To Tackle Mental Health, Heart Issues …

(7 days ago) WebNational developmental disability advocacy groups are inking multimillion-dollar partnerships with some big players in health care in a push to better address co …

https://www.disabilityscoop.com/2024/05/21/advocacy-groups-aim-to-tackle-mental-health-heart-issues-among-those-with-idd/30889/

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HHS announces national strategy to improve maternal mental …

(2 days ago) WebThe Department of Health and Human Services May 14 announced a national strategy to address maternal mental health and substance use issues. The strategy …

https://www.aha.org/news/headline/2024-05-14-hhs-announces-national-strategy-improve-maternal-mental-health-care

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Federal Efforts to Address the Mental Health of First …

(2 days ago) WebCongress may also consider the types of mental health interventions for first responders when supporting or establishing these types of programs. Mental health …

https://crsreports.congress.gov/product/pdf/R/R46555

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Mental Health Awareness Month GovInfo

(7 days ago) WebIn 1955, Mental Health America joined and supported the Commission on Mental Illness and Health which was created by Congress. In July 1955, a joint …

https://www.govinfo.gov/features/mental-health-awareness-month-2024

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Weekend Edition Sunday for May 19, 2024 : NPR

(2 days ago) WebMeet the woman who escaped two conflicts — as a Palestinian refugee, then in Ukraine. by Tamara Keith, Eleana Tworek. 6 min.

https://www.npr.org/programs/weekend-edition-sunday/2024/05/19/1252350774/weekend-edition-sunday-for-may-19-2024

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The Sunday Read: ‘Why Did This Guy Put a Song About Me on …

(9 days ago) WebEven Brett Martin, a contributing writer for The New York Times Magazine and the titular Nice Man, didn’t hear the 1 minute 14 second song until last summer, a full 11 …

https://www.nytimes.com/2024/05/19/podcasts/the-daily/brett-martin-spotify.html

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