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The Federal and State Role in Mental Health

(1 days ago) The Federal Role in Mental Health The federal government works in partnership with the states to address mental health. The federal role in mental health … See more

https://www.mhanational.org/issues/federal-and-state-role-mental-health

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Laws and Regulations SAMHSA

(9 days ago) Laws and regulations pertaining to substance abuse and mental health services, SAMHSA programs, and related topics. Federal Laws Related to SAMHSA. Expand All

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

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HIPAA Privacy Rule and Sharing Information Related to …

(4 days ago) HIPAA provides a personal representative of a patient with the same rights to access health information as the patient, including the right to request a complete medical record containing …

https://www.hhs.gov/sites/default/files/hipaa-privacy-rule-and-sharing-info-related-to-mental-health.pdf

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42 U.S. Code § 9501 - Bill of Rights U.S. Code US Law LII / Legal

(7 days ago) It is the sense of the Congress that each State should review and revise, if necessary, its laws to ensure that mental health patients receive the protection and services they require; and in …

https://www.law.cornell.edu/uscode/text/42/9501

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Mental Health at Work U.S. Department of Labor

(9 days ago) Under federal law, workers with mental health conditions may be protected against discrimination and harassment at work related to their condition, have workplace confidentiality rights, and have a legal right to reasonable …

https://www.dol.gov/general/mental-health-at-work

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Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, Treasury …

(2 days ago) 2023 comparative analysis report to Congress published alongside proposed rulemaking . WASHINGTON – The departments of Labor, Health and Human Services and …

https://www.hhs.gov/about/news/2023/07/25/departments-labor-health-human-services-treasury-announce-proposed-rules-strengthen-mental-health-parity-addiction-equity-act.html

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FACT SHEET: President - The White House

(1 days ago) The 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. The President’s …

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

(Just Now) Mental Health Matters Act. This bill requires certain federal actions to increase access to mental and behavioral health care. Among other provisions, the bill creates various …

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

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

(5 days ago) (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 subsection (e); …

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

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Depression, PTSD, & Other Mental Health Conditions in the …

(9 days ago) If you have depression, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), or another mental health condition, you are protected against discrimination and harassment at work because of …

https://www.eeoc.gov/laws/guidance/depression-ptsd-other-mental-health-conditions-workplace-your-legal-rights

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eCFR :: 42 CFR 483.40 -- Behavioral health services.

(5 days ago) Each resident must receive and the facility must provide the necessary behavioral health care and services to attain or maintain the highest practicable physical, mental, and psychosocial …

https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-42/chapter-IV/subchapter-G/part-483/subpart-B/section-483.40

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HHS Releases New National Guidelines for Improving Youth …

(9 days ago) The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), through the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), today released a …

https://www.samhsa.gov/newsroom/press-announcements/20221110/hhs-releases-new-national-guidelines-improving-youth-mental-health-crisis-care

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Information Related to Mental and Behavioral Health, including …

(3 days ago) The mental health guidance addresses three core areas: The circumstances in which information related to mental health may be disclosed for health and safety purposes. …

https://www.hhs.gov/hipaa/for-professionals/special-topics/mental-health/index.html

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Mental Health Benefits: State Laws Mandating or Regulating

(Just Now) 1. Mental Health "Parity" or Equal Coverage Laws. Parity, as it relates to mental health and substance abuse, prohibits insurers or health care service plans from …

https://www.ncsl.org/health/mental-health-benefits

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New Federal Rules Seek To Strengthen Mental Health Parity

(2 days ago) On 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 Mental Health …

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

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NAMI Celebrates Finalization of FY 2024 Federal Spending Bills

(6 days ago) Early on March 23, almost six months into the federal fiscal year (FY), Congress passed final FY 2024 spending bills covering six government agencies, including funding for …

https://www.nami.org/About-NAMI/NAMI-News/2024/NAMI-Celebrates-Finalization-of-FY-2024-Federal-Spending-Bills-Preservation-of-Mental-Health-Fundin

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Mental Health Professionals’ Duty to Warn - National Conference …

(8 days ago) N.Y. [Mental Hygiene] Law §9.46: Yes* Mandatory: Mental health professionals: Enacted Jan. 15, 2013 by Senate Bill 2230: Requires mental health professional who has …

https://www.ncsl.org/health/mental-health-professionals-duty-to-warn

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Division of Mental Health and Addiction Services Home

(Just Now) The Division of Mental Health and Addiction Services (DMHAS) serves as the Single State Agency (SSA) for Substance Use and the State Mental Health Authority (SMHA) as …

https://nj.gov/humanservices/dmhas/home/

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NJ involuntary commitment law alarms mental health advocates

(8 days ago) 1:55. People experiencing mental health crises could face longer involuntary commitment times in hospitals and emergency departments under a new law that Gov. Phil …

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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New California Court for the Mentally Ill Tests a State’s Liberal

(8 days ago) To confront the crises of homelessness and mental illness, California has passed new laws that critics say could violate the civil liberties of those suffering on the streets. Some …

https://www.nytimes.com/2024/03/21/us/california-care-court-mental-illness-homeless.html

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Decoding the Mind: Basic Science Revolutionizes Treatment of …

(Just Now) The Division of Neuroscience and Basic Behavioral Science (DNBBS) at the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) supports research on basic neuroscience, …

https://www.nimh.nih.gov/about/director/messages/2024/decoding-the-mind-basic-science-revolutionizes-treatment-of-mental-illnesses

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Work Accelerates on Historic Transformation of California’s Mental

(4 days ago) The newly passed initiative builds on the Newsom Administration’s prior investments (here & here) and reforms (here & here), and will enable California to fully …

https://www.gov.ca.gov/2024/03/21/work-accelerates-on-historic-transformation-of-californias-mental-health-system/

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Tillis, Colleagues Introduce Bill to Improve Schools’ Access to …

(9 days ago) WASHINGTON, D.C. – Senator Thom Tillis and his colleagues recently introduced the Creating Access and Resources in Education (CARE) for Student Mental Health Act, …

https://www.tillis.senate.gov/2024/3/tillis-colleagues-introduce-bill-to-improve-schools-access-to-mental-health-grants

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Who Is Responsible for Protecting Lawyers' Mental Health?

(2 days ago) Asked who should take responsibility for lawyers’ mental health, Florida State University College of Law professor Lawrence Krieger, a former litigator who has co-authored …

https://www.law.com/americanlawyer/2024/03/21/who-is-responsible-for-protecting-lawyers-mental-health/

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Parents with Mental Illness and Child Custody Issues

(9 days ago) Some 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 health …

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

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State of New Jersey

(4 days ago) 609-292-4791. Citizen Inquiries-. 609-984-5828. AG Grewal, Division of Consumer Affairs Announce Actions to Expand Access to Mental Health, Substance Abuse Services …

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

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H.R.1109 - Mental Health Services for Students Act of 2020

(5 days ago) (b) School-Based mental health and children.—Section 581 of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 290hh) (relating to children and violence) is amended to read as …

https://www.congress.gov/bill/116th-congress/house-bill/1109/text

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Governor DeSantis Signs Legislation to Address - Florida Governor

(1 days ago) MIAMI BEACH, Fla.—Today, Governor Ron DeSantis signed HB 1365 to keep Florida’s streets safe. This legislation requires counties to ensure that homeless individuals …

https://www.flgov.com/2024/03/20/governor-desantis-signs-legislation-to-address-homelessness-and-protect-the-public-and-quality-of-life-for-floridians/

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