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The Top 10 Facts About The Mental Health Reform Legislation in …

(1 days ago) In public health policy, we recognize the importance of the prevention, early intervention, services integration, and recovery. We work to prevent premature disability and death from chronic disease. And we focus on making communities, as well as individuals, healthier. These bills are not “wellness only” or … See more

https://www.mhanational.org/issues/top-10-facts-about-mental-health-reform-legislation-114th-congress

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California’s Mental Health Transformation Overwhelmingly Passes …

(5 days ago) WebState of California. WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW: Tonight, the California Legislature approved a cornerstone piece of Governor Newsom’s broader, multi-year …

https://www.gov.ca.gov/2023/09/14/mhsa-reform-passes-legislature/

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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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Landmark reform of mental health laws - GOV.UK

(2 days ago) Web13 January 2021. Major reform of Mental Health Act will empower individuals to have more control over their treatment and deliver on a key manifesto commitment. Reforms will …

https://www.gov.uk/government/news/landmark-reform-of-mental-health-laws

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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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5 Mental Health Bills We Can All Agree On - Verywell …

(8 days ago) WebVeteran rates of PTSD are estimated to be between 11% and 20% across the United States. Additionally, according to NAMI, the last quarter of 2020 saw a 25% increase in veteran suicides compared to the …

https://www.verywellmind.com/5-mental-health-bills-we-can-all-agree-on-6826669

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Signed, Sealed, Delivered: Mental Health Reform is a Law

(8 days ago) WebThe law includes key pieces of the Helping Families in Mental Health Crisis Act of 2016 (H.R. 2646), the Mental Health Reform Act of 2016 (S. 2680), and the …

https://www.nami.org/Blogs/NAMI-Blog/December-2016/Signed-Sealed-Delivered-Mental-Health-Reform-is

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California poised to amend landmark mental health law - Los …

(Just Now) WebTogether with the CARE Act and Newsom’s initiatives calling for the reform of mental health services funding, SB 43 is part of a wave of change coming to …

https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2023-09-15/california-poised-to-enact-key-changes-to-landmark-mental-health-law

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California lawmakers approve key changes to landmark mental …

(4 days ago) WebTogether with the CARE Act and Newsom's initiatives calling for the reform of mental health services funding, SB 43 is part of a wave of change coming to …

https://medicalxpress.com/news/2023-09-california-lawmakers-key-landmark-mental.html

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New Federal Rules Seek To Strengthen Mental Health Parity

(2 days ago) WebOn July 25, 2023, the Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and the Treasury (the tri-agencies) proposed a new rule to strengthen the enforcement of the federal …

https://www.healthaffairs.org/content/forefront/new-federal-rules-seek-strengthen-mental-health-parity

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Reforming the Mental Health Act: Will More Rights Lead to Fewer …

(5 days ago) WebThis commentary reviews proposals in a white paper published in January 2021 to reform the Mental Health Act 1983 (as amended in 2007) (MHA) in England …

https://academic.oup.com/medlaw/article-abstract/30/1/158/6409961

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Mental Health Law: Abolish or Reform? - Oxford Academic

(3 days ago) WebThe abolition or reform of mental health law is an issue which has attracted interest from a wide range of interdisciplinary scholars, policy-makers, law reformers, and disability and …

https://academic.oup.com/book/39958/chapter/340251251

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Reform of the Mental Health Act in the UK - The Lancet Psychiatry

(3 days ago) WebHassiotis and colleagues1 commentary on the reform of mental health legislation in the UK did not acknowledge the devolved nature of the NHS and mental health law in the UK. …

https://www.thelancet.com/journals/lanpsy/article/PIIS2215-0366(21)00214-5/fulltext

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Reforming the Mental Health Act - House of Commons Library

(5 days ago) WebThe Queen’s Speech in May 2022 included an announcement on draft legislation to reform the Mental Health Act. Sajid Javid, then Secretary of State for …

https://commonslibrary.parliament.uk/research-briefings/cbp-9132/

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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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The History, Justification, and Purpose of Mental Health Law

(3 days ago) WebAn historical perspective illustrates that the evolution of mental health law is based on what Genevra Richardson calls a mixture of ‘principle and pragmatism’. 1 While there is no …

https://academic.oup.com/book/39958/chapter/340251903

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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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NJ involuntary commitment law alarms mental health advocates

(8 days ago) WebNorthJersey.com. People experiencing mental health crises could face longer involuntary commitment times in hospitals and emergency departments under a …

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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Fact Sheet: Vice President Harris Announces Historic …

(3 days ago) WebActions are the latest in a series of steps the Biden-Harris Administration has taken to improve safety, provide support for care workers and family caregivers, and to …

https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/statements-releases/2024/04/22/fact-sheet-vice-president-harris-announces-historic-advancements-in-long-term-care-to-support-the-care-economy/

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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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Modernising the Mental Health Act: Will more rights lead to less …

(8 days ago) Webby Professor Judy Laing, University of Bristol Law School. The government published a White Paper in January 2021 outlining proposals to reform the Mental …

https://legalresearch.blogs.bris.ac.uk/2021/05/modernising-the-mental-health-act-will-more-rights-lead-to-less-wrongs/

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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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Contextualizing Law and Policy Framework on Mental Health

(1 days ago) WebAlthough Article 25 does not explicitly mention mental health, it is complimented by a definition of health given in the Preamble to the Constitution of World …

https://link.springer.com/chapter/10.1007/978-981-97-1203-8_7

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Guest commentary: Addressing mental health crisis in courts

(8 days ago) WebThe court established the Wellness in the Law Committee in May of 2023 to ensure lawyers and judges are also able to access necessary mental health support. …

https://pressofatlanticcity.com/opinion/column/commentary-mendez-mental-health/article_981577cc-03ec-11ef-9226-a3e8085b3c31.html

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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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Senate Passes 2024-25 Budget Addressing Critical Priorities for …

(7 days ago) WebMental Health Providing $55 million to establish 200 new inpatient psychiatric beds at State-run facilities. Investing $33 million to enhance mental health …

https://www.nysenate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/2024/senate-passes-2024-25-budget-addressing-critical-priorities-new

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Iowa mental health, disability service overhaul passed by lawmakers

(6 days ago) WebIowa's mental health and disability services are facing an overhaul under a plan state lawmakers passed Thursday. The proposal, originally made by Gov. Kim …

https://www.desmoinesregister.com/story/news/politics/2024/04/18/iowa-legislature-mental-health-disability-service-overhaul-passed-by-lawmakers/73340107007/

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Governor Hochul Announces Key Mental Health Investments for …

(4 days ago) WebGovernor Kathy Hochul today announced key mental health investments for New Yorkers as part of the FY 2025 Budget. Building on the investments from her $1 …

https://www.governor.ny.gov/news/governor-hochul-announces-key-mental-health-investments-all-new-yorkers-part-fy-2025-budget

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Subject Legislation - Mental and Behavioral Health - Maryland

(1 days ago) WebMental Health Law - Reform of Laws and Delivery of Service: Delegate Kipke: 2: 2: In the House - Withdrawn by Sponsor Health and Government Operations 3/19/2021 - 4:00 PM: HB1349 /CH0494 (SB0777/CH0495) Public Health – Maryland Prenatal and Infant Care Grant Program Fund: Delegate Sample-Hughes: 2: 2

https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Legislation/SubjectIndex/mentalh?ys=2021RS

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A tragic ripple: The post-October 7 mental health crisis

(6 days ago) WebStuart is a co-founder of the Nafshenu Alenu mental health educational initiative founded in 2022. He currently serves on the Board of Visitors of McLean …

https://blogs.timesofisrael.com/a-tragic-ripple-mental-health-crisis-among-first-responders-and-survivors/

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The CRPD and mental health law reform in Scotland - PubMed

(1 days ago) WebThe Terms of Reference of the independent Scottish Mental Health Law Review (2019-2022) included considering and making recommendations to align Scotland's mental …

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/38663171/

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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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Starmer to 'welcome' Tory defector to Labour with mental health …

(4 days ago) WebAppearing alongside Dr Poulter, he will highlight a future Labour government’s focus on mental health reform. The party plans to improve the Mental …

https://www.itv.com/news/2024-04-28/starmer-to-welcome-tory-defector-to-labour-with-mental-health-reform

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

(6 days ago) WebFILE — Gov. Janet Mills attends an event, March 11, 2022, in Augusta, Maine. Mills on Friday, April 26, 2024, signed off on a law a suite of gun safety legislation …

https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/2024/04/26/maine-governor-signs-laws-gun-control/2e85deb4-03ec-11ef-8eac-39c6dcb59eb5_story.html

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Alaska House Approves Social Media Ban for Kids, Online …

(4 days ago) WebLegal challenges in state and federal courts have had mixed results, and last month, the New Orleans-based 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals upheld Texas’ …

https://www.the74million.org/article/alaska-house-approves-social-media-ban-for-kids-online-pornography-id-checks/

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

(9 days ago) WebThe legislation includes changes to the state's yellow flag law that allows police to assess an individual, take the person into protective custody for a mental health …

https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/us/maine-governor-signs-off-on-new-gun-laws-mental-health-supports-in-wake-of-lewiston-shootings/ar-AA1nJbkB

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