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Public Policy Reports NAMI

(2 days ago) WEBNAMI publishes reports on critical, emerging issues to help inform the public about the importance of effective mental health policy. NAMI State Legislation Report: Trends in State Mental Health Policy. (2023) In 2022, COVID-19 restrictions eased, and …

https://www.nami.org/Support-Education/Publications-Reports/Public-Policy-Reports/

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Public Policy Mental Health America

(1 days ago) WEBOur expert staff and Public Policy Committee members produce well-researched policy statements on a wide range of issues – from civil liberties to children’s mental health – …

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

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FACT SHEET: President - The White House

(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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Mental Health Policy in the Era of COVID-19 Psychiatric Services

(1 days ago) WEBThe domains of mental health policy described in this article, while not a comprehensive list, are important levers that can be influenced by researchers, …

https://ps.psychiatryonline.org/doi/10.1176/appi.ps.202000219

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Five Urgent Public Health Policies To Combat The …

(Just Now) WEBFive Urgent Public Health Policies To Combat The Mental Health Effects Of COVID-19. Cindy B. Veldhuis. Elizabeth Stuart. M. Daniele Fallin. January 27, 2021 10.1377/forefront.20210122.959001

https://www.healthaffairs.org/content/forefront/five-urgent-public-health-policies-combat-mental-health-effects-covid-19

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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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Biden's mental health plan has potential, experts say, if - NPR

(3 days ago) WEB1. Focus on children's mental health. In his speech Tuesday night, Biden gave special emphasis on addressing the mental health needs of children, "whose lives …

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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Reducing the Economic Burden of Unmet Mental Health Needs

(8 days ago) WEBWhile Federal and State laws require parity in coverage between mental and physical health services, mental health services are more than 5 times as likely to …

https://www.whitehouse.gov/cea/written-materials/2022/05/31/reducing-the-economic-burden-of-unmet-mental-health-needs/

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Policy Issues and Statements Mental Health America

(6 days ago) WEBPosition Statement 35: Aging well: Wellness and psychosocial treatment for the emotional and cognitive challenges of aging (PDF) Position Statement 61: Affiliate and national …

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

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NAMI State Legislation Report: Trends in State Mental Health …

(9 days ago) WEBMental health was front and center in states’ policymaking in 2020 and 2021, following a trend in recent years that was accelerated by concerns related to the COVID-19 …

https://www.nami.org/support-education/publications-reports/public-policy-reports/nami-state-legislation-report-trends-in-state-mental-health-policy-2020-2021/

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Report: Access to mental health treatment is poor in the U.S. - NPR

(5 days ago) WEBThe mental health advocacy group, Inseparable, commissioned the report and also released an accompanying brief offering policy solutions to address the gaps …

https://www.npr.org/sections/health-shots/2023/12/13/1218953789/most-americans-with-mental-health-needs-dont-get-treatment-report-finds

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Community, Public Policy, and Recovery from Mental Illness: …

(3 days ago) WEBIntroduction. Recovery is a ubiquitous, influential concept in mental health policies and services. The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) …

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5843494/

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Mental Health Services and Policy - Johns Hopkins

(Just Now) WEBMental Health Services and Policy. The general public and policy makers are increasingly recognizing the burden of mental illness and substance abuse. The …

https://publichealth.jhu.edu/departments/mental-health/research-and-practice/mental-health-services-and-policy

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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 is a Global Public Health Issue - Centers for Disease

(5 days ago) WEBPreventing Chronic Disease (PCD) is a peer-reviewed electronic journal established by the National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion. The mission of …

https://www.cdc.gov/pcd/collections/Mental_Health_Is_a_Global_Public_Health_Issue.htm

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Mental health crisis solutions emerge

(3 days ago) WEBLess stigma also means more money for research and mental health services. Funding for mental health has become a rare bipartisan issue. In 2022, …

https://stanmed.stanford.edu/mental-health-crisis-reasons-hope/

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Understanding Mental Health as a Public Health Issue

(5 days ago) WEBMental Health as a Public Health Issue. Public health aims to promote healthy lifestyles, as well as to detect, prevent, and respond to diseases. The prevalence …

https://publichealth.tulane.edu/blog/mental-health-public-health/

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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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Integrating Mental and Physical Health to Better Support Patients …

(6 days ago) WEBThose words continue to ring true today. May is Mental Health Awareness Month, and it is a time to raise awareness of and reduce the stigma surrounding …

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

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Interim Public Policy and Equity Framework - Mental Health America

(Just Now) WEBAdvance equity through MHA’s policies. In every policy, MHA strives to do what it can through its role in mental health advocacy to: (1) acknowledge the role of systemic …

https://www.mhanational.org/interim-public-policy-and-equity-framework

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Americans Perceive Gaps in Mental, Physical Healthcare

(1 days ago) WEBWASHINGTON, D.C. -- Three-quarters of Americans think mental health issues are identified and treated worse than physical health issues in the U.S., …

https://news.gallup.com/poll/644144/americans-perceive-gaps-mental-physical-healthcare.aspx

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Division of Mental Health Advocacy - The Official Web Site for The

(1 days ago) WEBFor questions about mental illness or accessing services or other non-emergency matters, you can contact NJ Mental Health Cares at: Phone: (866) 202-HELP (4357) Email: …

https://www.nj.gov/defender/services/mha/

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Department of Human Services Mental Health Housing

(2 days ago) WEBPrograms for Assistance in the Transition from Homelessness (PATH): Services provided to individuals suffering from serious mental illness, or suffering from serious mental illness …

https://www.nj.gov/humanservices/dmhas/resources/services/recovery/mh_housing.html

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Bridging Public Health and Social Movements Commonwealth Fund

(6 days ago) WEBIn its current state, public health has limited political power and capacity to address the social, economic, and environmental drivers of health and health …

https://www.commonwealthfund.org/blog/2024/bridging-public-health-and-social-movements

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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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New Delaware report highlights issues of child poverty, mental …

(4 days ago) WEBWhat the data shows. One in 5 Delawareans are younger than 18, according to Kids Count. Of these children, 16.8% live in poverty. It’s the highest poverty rate of any …

https://www.delawareonline.com/story/news/2024/05/01/new-report-highlights-issues-child-poverty-mental-illness-kids-count/73503267007/

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Social isolation and loneliness - Mental health - AIHW

(1 days ago) WEBThey are concerning issues in Australia due to the impact they have on peoples’ lives and wellbeing. Loneliness has been linked to premature death, poor …

https://www.aihw.gov.au/mental-health/topic-areas/social-isolation-and-loneliness

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

(2 days ago) WEBCommunity Health Law Project 35 Journal Square, Suite 827 Jersey City, NJ 07306 (973) 963-6295 Laurel House 316 Livingston Avenue New Brunswick, NJ 08903 (732) 246 …

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

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Frontiers Mental health problems of front-line medical staff in the

(8 days ago) WEBThe impact of mental health issues in public health emergencies cannot be ignored . Medical staff in front-line positions face infection risk and pressure to fight …

https://www.frontiersin.org/journals/psychiatry/articles/10.3389/fpsyt.2024.1377815/full

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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 mental …

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

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