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

(Just Now) WEBHere are the steps for Status of Legislation: Introduced Passed House. More on This Bill. Constitutional Authority Statements ; CBO Cost Estimates [1] Subject — Policy Area: Health; View subjects ; Summary Restoring Hope for Mental Health and Well-Being …

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

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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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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 …

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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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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Policy Issues Mental Health America

(1 days ago) WEBMental Health America advocates for legislation and policy that will positively affect the lives of people with mental health conditions and their families. -based nonprofit …

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

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Biden signs law to support health care workers' mental health

(6 days ago) WEBNew law aims to protect health care workers' mental health. President Joe Biden on Friday signed the Dr. Lorna Breen Health Care Provider Protection Act into …

https://www.advisory.com/daily-briefing/2022/03/22/lorna-breen-act

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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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Legislative Work - Mental Health Minnesota

(7 days ago) WEBWorking Together to Improve Mental Health Care. Mental Health Minnesota co-chairs the Mental Health Legislative Network, which is made up of more than 40 organizations …

https://mentalhealthmn.org/public-policy/state/

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Mental health, human rights and legislation

(5 days ago) WEB1.5 Applying the human rights framework to legislation on mental health 22 1.5.1 A cross-sectoral approach to mental health and well-being 23 1.5.2 Challenging stigma and …

https://www.ohchr.org/sites/default/files/documents/publications/WHO-OHCHR-Mental-health-human-rights-and-legislation_web.pdf

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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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5 Strategies for Improving Mental Health at Work - Harvard …

(2 days ago) WEBThe author, who wrote a book on mental health and work last year, explores several key ways organizations haven’t gone far enough in implementing a …

https://hbr.org/2024/04/5-strategies-for-improving-mental-health-at-work

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2022 LEGISLATIVE ISSUES - Mental Health Minnesota

(3 days ago) WEB1919 University Ave. W., Suite 400, St. Paul, MN 55104. 2022 LEGISLATIVE ISSUES. 2. MENTAL HEALTH LEGISLATIVE NETWORK 2022. The Mental Health Legislative …

https://mentalhealthmn.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/2022-MHLN-Blue-Book-Final.pdf

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State Leaders Agree Behavioral Health a Top Bipartisan Concern in …

(1 days ago) WEBPresident Joe Biden reflected in his State of the Union in March on the COVID-19 pandemic and how it had wreaked havoc on people’s day-to-day lives, spurring “a …

https://www.pewtrusts.org/en/research-and-analysis/articles/2024/04/29/state-leaders-agree-behavioral-health-a-top-bipartisan-concern-in-2024

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Mental Health: Mental Health Benefits Legislation

(6 days ago) WEBThe Community Preventive Services Task Force (CPSTF) recommends mental health benefits legislation as a way to improve financial protection and increase appropriate …

https://health.gov/healthypeople/tools-action/browse-evidence-based-resources/mental-health-mental-health-benefits-legislation

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AASA Mental Health Awareness Month AASA

(7 days ago) WEBAASA-Led Legislation Introduced to Bolster Student Mental Health Services Nationwide. In March 2024, AASA endorsed a U.S. Senate bill introduced today aimed …

https://www.aasa.org/news-media/news/2024/05/01/mental-health-awareness-month

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Illinois Lawmakers Advance Bills to Improve Mental Health …

(8 days ago) WEBIn a bid to bolster mental health resources across Illinois, the state's lawmakers have been pushing for significant legislative advancements. According to …

https://hoodline.com/2024/04/illinois-lawmakers-advance-bills-to-improve-mental-health-services-and-provider-insurance-coverage/

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McMorris Rodgers, Pallone Introduce Bipartisan Mental Health and

(Just Now) WEBWashington, D.C. – Eastern Washington Congresswoman Cathy McMorris Rodgers (WA-05) and Congressman Frank Pallone, Jr. (NJ-06) today introduced …

https://mcmorris.house.gov/posts/mcmorris-rodgers-pallone-introduce-bipartisan-mental-health-and-substance-use-disorder-legislation%ef%bf%bc

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Supporting Your Team’s Mental Health - Harvard Business Review

(3 days ago) WEBMental health has become a bigger priority for both employers and employees in recent years. But there’s still more work to be done to support people’s mental …

https://hbr.org/tip/2024/04/supporting-your-teams-mental-health

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H.R.1368 - Mental Health Justice Act of 2021 - Congress.gov

(5 days ago) WEBThe Secretary of Health and Human Service, acting through the Assistant Secretary for Mental Health and Substance Use and in consultation with the Assistant …

https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/house-bill/1368/text

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A Proclamation on National Mental Health Awareness Month, 2024

(5 days ago) WEBFurther, my Administration developed new resources to support the mental health and resilience of frontline workers; expanded Medicare coverage to include …

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

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Legislative Priorities Mental Health America

(Just Now) WEBLegislative Priorities. Founded in 1909, Mental Health America (MHA) – with more than 200 affiliates across the United States – is the nation’s leading community-based …

https://www.mhanational.org/legislative-priorities

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

(9 days ago) WEBHere are the steps for Status of Legislation: Introduced Passed House. More on This Bill. Constitutional Authority Statements ; CBO Cost Estimates [1] Subject — Policy Area: …

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

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State of New Jersey

(4 days ago) WEBNEWARK –Attorney General Gurbir S. Grewal and the Division of Consumer Affairs today announced new measures to promote access to mental health and …

https://www.nj.gov/oag/newsreleases20/pr20200715b.html

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Licensing, scope bill targets shortage of mental health workers

(9 days ago) WEBFor the administration of scope and licensing requirements, the bill would appropriate $522,000 to the Department of Health and the boards of psychology, …

https://www.house.mn.gov/SessionDaily/Story/18343

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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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Mental Health Legislation and Human Rights

(9 days ago) WEBThis paper presents an indicative analysis of the mental health legislation in each State and Territory in terms of recently agreed international standards - the UN …

https://humanrights.gov.au/our-work/disability-rights/publications/mental-health-legislation-and-human-rights

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Systems Advocacy - The Official Web Site for The State of …

(2 days ago) WEBCommunity Health Law Project 4 Commerce Place Mount Holly, NJ 08060 (609) 261-3453 Community Health Law Project 35 Journal Square, Suite 827 Jersey City, NJ 07306 …

https://www.nj.gov/humanservices/dmhas/resources/services/treatment/mental_health/Systems_Advocacy.pdf

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Governor Mills Signs Legislation to Strengthen Public Safety

(5 days ago) WEBThe legislation, first announced by the Governor during her State of the State Address, reflects conversations she had with people and organizations across …

https://www.maine.gov/governor/mills/news/governor-mills-signs-legislation-strengthen-public-safety-maines-mental-health-system-2024-04

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SCHOOL MENTAL HEALTH SUPPORT ACT. Legislative Reporting …

(3 days ago) WEBEnacts GS 116-209.47, the Mental Health Worker Loan Repayment Program (Repayment Program) to be administered by the State Education Assistance Authority …

https://lrs.sog.unc.edu/bill/school-mental-health-support-act-1

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Florida Board of Clinical Social Work, Marriage & Family Therapy …

(3 days ago) WEBThe bill defines behavioral health professions including, but not limited to, psychiatrists licensed under Chapters 458 or 459, psychologists licensed under Chapter 490, …

https://floridasmentalhealthprofessions.gov/latest-news/new-legislation-impacting-your-profession-2024/

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Employees' Stress Over Mental Health is Affecting Their Work

(Just Now) WEBThe survey, which polled 1,065 full-time employed adults, found that more than one third of workers (35 percent) cite mental health as the biggest source of stress …

https://www.inc.com/araceli-crescencio/the-last-few-months-have-taken-a-toll-heres-how-employees-are-feeling-about-their-mental-wellbeing-at-work.html

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What Is the Real Impact of Flexible Work on Mental Health?

(7 days ago) WEBKey points. A 2023 study by University of Pittsburgh suggests that flexible work lowers depression rates. Flexible work arrangements have been linked to reduced …

https://www.psychologytoday.com/intl/blog/intentional-insights/202404/what-is-the-real-impact-of-flexible-work-on-mental-health

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NAMI Greater Bergen: Mental Health Support, Education

(Just Now) WEBHelping Those In Need. NAMI started as a small group of families gathered around a kitchen table in 1979 has blossomed into the nation's leading voice on mental health. …

https://namigreaterbergen.org/

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What is psychosocial disability, how is it different to mental health

(1 days ago) WEBWARNING: This article contains references to mental health and suicide. Some days, Kristin Gillespie's disability is so debilitating she can't make a meal, leave …

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-04-30/psychosocial-disability-mental-health-ndis/103690958

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

(7 days ago) WEBFILE - Gov. Janet Mills attends an event, March 11, 2022, in Augusta, Maine. On Friday, April 26, 2024, Mills signed into law a suite of gun safety legislation …

https://apnews.com/article/maine-governor-signs-laws-gun-control-4bc11dc818cc678b25488d36cf9bcfdd

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Many mental-health conditions have bodily triggers - The Economist

(Just Now) WEBIn 2013 the National Institute of Mental Health, an American government agency, made a heroic gamble to move away from research based on the DSM’s …

https://www.economist.com/science-and-technology/2024/04/24/many-mental-health-conditions-have-bodily-triggers

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