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Policy Issues Mental Health America

(1 days ago) WEBMental Health Policy. Mental 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 getting there. Recovery is founded on the principle that people can …

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

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Policy Priorities NAMI

(8 days ago) WEBNAMI fights for policies that end discrimination and help people successfully engage in the community and focus on their mental health. This includes promoting access to education, employment, …

https://www.nami.org/Advocacy/Policy-Priorities/

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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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Public Policy Reports NAMI

(2 days ago) WEBThe first comprehensive survey and grading of state adult public mental health care systems conducted in more than 15 years. ed in collaboration with researchers at the Georgetown University McCourt School of Public Policy, outlines existing federal legal protections and limitations for coverage of injuries related to a suicide attempt, and

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

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

(1 days ago) WEBThe response to the global COVID-19 pandemic has important ramifications for mental health systems and the patients they serve. This article describes significant changes in mental health policy prompted by the COVID-19 crisis across five major areas: legislation, regulation, financing, accountability, and workforce development. Special …

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

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Policy Options to Advance Mental Health: Resources …

(8 days ago) WEBThe COVID-19 pandemic has had a significant impact on the nation’s mental health. Americans were more likely to report experiencing stress, anxiety, or great sadness compared to people in other countries; …

https://www.commonwealthfund.org/blog/2021/policy-options-advance-mental-health-resources-and-tools-state-policymakers

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

(3 days ago) WEBthe status of the nation’s mental health to expanding treatment for mental health services. The Law and Health Policy Project report for the mental health and mental disorders topic focuses on suicide prevention efforts across the United States. 4. Approximately 30,000 people lose their life to

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

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Behavioral health policy for improving population health and …

(3 days ago) WEBINTRODUCTION. Every year behavioral health problems affect millions of individuals and cost over $240 billion in increased healthcare, criminal justice, child welfare, education, and labor market costs [].Ongoing efforts within the research and practice communities have sought to integrate evidence-based behavioral health strategies into …

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7413185/

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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 issued executive orders that will significantly invest in resources to expand mental health services in schools, businesses, communities, and behavioral health delivery systems.

https://www.nbcc.org/resources/nccs/newsletter/2023-the-year-of-federal-investments

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Mental Health Services and Policy - Johns Hopkins

(Just Now) WEBMental Health. Research and Practice. Mental Health Services and Policy. The general public and policy makers are increasingly recognizing the burden of mental illness and substance abuse. The alarming statistics of opioid overdose deaths and suicide remind us daily of emotional, social and economic tolls of these conditions.

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

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Workplace Mental Health & Well-Being — Current Priorities of the …

(3 days ago) WEBThe Surgeon General’s Framework for Workplace Mental Health and Well‑Being. Centered on the worker’s voice and equity, these Five Essentials support workplaces as engines of well-being. Each essential is grounded in two human needs, shared across industries and roles.

https://www.hhs.gov/surgeongeneral/priorities/workplace-well-being/index.html?_hsmi=306559184

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Mental Health Matters: Policy Framework on Workforce Mental …

(7 days ago) WEBOverview . More than 1 in 5 Americans, or 50 million people, live with a mental illness. At the same time, 46% of Americans will meet the criteria for a mental health condition at some point in their lives. Before the COVID-19 pandemic, communities, states and employers were already facing strains on resources and their ability to …

https://www.ncsl.org/labor-and-employment/mental-health-matters-policy-framework-on-workforce-mental-health

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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) defines recovery from mental illness as a “process of change through which individuals improve their health and wellness, live a self-directed life, and strive to reach their full …

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

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State Policies to Improve Youth Mental Health and Reduce Suicides

(8 days ago) WEBAugust 16, 2022 Heather Sebero The COVID-19 pandemic negatively impacted youth mental health particularly as a result of school closures, social isolation, family economic hardship, fear of family loss or illness, and reduced access to healthcare. More than one in three high school students (37.1%) experienced poor mental health during the …

https://www.astho.org/communications/blog/state-policies-to-improve-youth-mental-health-and-reduce-suicides/

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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 for Fiscal Year 2023 and included several provisions that reauthorized, strengthened, and expanded mental health and substance use disorder (MH/SUD) programs administered …

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

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Policy development and challenges of global mental health: a …

(3 days ago) WEBMental health policies in many MLICs are developed with financial and technical assistance from HICs and international organizations. Thus, they follow the experience and policy practices of HICs. 2.2 and the WHO Checklist for Mental Health Policy were the only two internationally recognized evaluation instruments related to …

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5960139/

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About Mental Health - Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

(8 days ago) WEBMental health includes our emotional, psychological, and social well-being. It affects how we think, feel, and act. It also helps determine how we handle stress, relate to others, and make healthy choices. 1 Mental health is important at every stage of life, from childhood and adolescence through adulthood.

https://www.cdc.gov/mentalhealth/learn/index.htm

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Mental Health Services for Children Policy Brief

(1 days ago) WEBAccording to the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA), 61% of areas with a mental health professional shortage are rural or partially rural. [ 3] There is also a gap between the demand for services from child psychiatrists and psychologists and the supply of providers. Experts project that the number of child and adolescent

https://www.cdc.gov/ruralhealth/child-health/policybrief.html

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California Moves Faster to Transform Mental Health System for All, …

(9 days ago) WEBSan Mateo implementing earlier than required indicates county leadership is serious about tackling the mental health and homelessness crises. In addition to providing resources and guidance on implementing the CARE Act, DHCS is issuing a new FAQ and optional standardized forms related to the modernization of conservatorship (SB 43), to …

https://www.gov.ca.gov/2024/05/14/california-moves-faster-to-transform-mental-health-system-for-all-with-urgent-focus-on-most-seriously-ill-homeless/

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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 was created by the Task Force on Maternal Health, a subcommittee of the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration’s Advisory Committee for …

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

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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 additional substance use disorder

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

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State Policies that Impact the Design of Children’s Mental Health

(3 days ago) WEBIntroduction. Mental health conditions (e.g., depression, anxiety) in children are associated with increased risk of difficulties at home, school problems, and mental health conditions in adulthood and impact up to 20% of children in the US (Bitsko et al., 2018; Centers for Disease Control & Prevention, 2013; Melnyk et al., 2015).However, …

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC9219374/

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Mental Health & Substance Use Disorders Medicare

(Just Now) WEBMental Health America – Find help for you or someone else. To learn more about mental health care. National Institute of Mental Health – Get care tips and resources. National Council on Aging – Learn about mental health issues impacting older adults. Tribal behavioral health coverage – Explore resources for American Indian and Alaska

https://www.medicare.gov/coverage/mental-health-substance-use-disorder

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In rural Texas, ERs are facing a growing mental health crisis

(3 days ago) WEBFor 24/7 mental health support in English or Spanish, call the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration’s free help line at 800-662-4357. You can also reach a trained crisis

https://www.texastribune.org/2024/05/07/texas-mental-health-hospitals-er/

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Promoting Mental Health for Sexual and Gender Minority Youth

(6 days ago) WEBOffice of Legislation, Public Policy, and Ethics (OLPPE) Office of Science Policy, Reporting, and Program Analysis (OSPRA) Division of Extramural Research (DER) Extramural Scientific Branches; Division of Extramural Activities (DEA) Grants Management Branch (GMB) Office of Extramural Policy (OEP) Scientific Review Branch (SRB)

https://www.nichd.nih.gov/about/meetings/2024/061024-promoting-mental-health

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Mental health policy: protecting community mental health during …

(3 days ago) WEBThis study showed 97 articles related to mental health issues or psychological wellness topics to be reviewed during the pandemic. Articles were then included, when they directly described community mental health issues, and its policy during outbreak or crisis or pandemic. Articles of about 19 were found eligible to be …

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC8129770/

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