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The Restoring Hope for Mental Health and Well-Being Act of …

(2 days ago) WEBThe Restoring Hope for Mental Health and Well-Being Act of 2022 Division FF, Title I of P.L. 117-328, the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2023 ü: Section-by-Section Summary the incidence, prevalence, or determinants of behavioral health issues. …

https://crsreports.congress.gov/product/pdf/R/R47910

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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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The ACA at 10: How Has It Impacted Mental Health Care?

(8 days ago) WEBAlmost one of five adults in America — just under 50 million people — are currently living with a mental illness. People with mental health conditions are at significantly higher risk for other health …

https://www.commonwealthfund.org/blog/2020/aca-10-how-has-it-impacted-mental-health-care

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

(5 days ago) WEB(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 …

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

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Patients' experiences of assessment and detention under mental …

(3 days ago) WEBWe both share an awareness that being detained under the Mental Health Act (MHA) can be a traumatic and distinctly untherapeutic process. Norvoll R, …

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6520528/

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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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HHS Mental Health Accomplishments by the Numbers

(8 days ago) WEBHRSA, through Bipartisan Safer Communities Act funding, expanded the Pediatric Mental Health Care Access grant program, which funds pediatric mental …

https://www.hhs.gov/about/news/2024/05/16/hhs-mental-health-accomplishments-numbers.html

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National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH)

(Just Now) WEB1929—P.L. 70-672 established two federal "narcotics farms" and authorized a Narcotics Division within PHS.. 1930—P.L. 71-357 redesignated the PHS Narcotics …

https://www.nih.gov/about-nih/what-we-do/nih-almanac/national-institute-mental-health-nimh

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Closer to the mental health crisis: Mayors combat 'failed system'

(5 days ago) WEBSen. Tim Kaine, D-Va., was the mayor of Richmond from July 1998 to September 2001. He said he has seen mental health challenges intensify amid the …

https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/2023/07/21/mental-health-crisis-mayors-congress/70441066007/

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Report finds 'serious issues' with use of Mental Health Act

(5 days ago) WEBToo many of those sectioned under the Mental Health Act receive a lack of dignity and respect from staff, according to the review of legislation, which has identified …

https://www.theguardian.com/society/2018/may/01/report-finds-serious-issues-with-use-of-mental-health-act

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Approaching 60th Anniversary of Community Mental Health Act of …

(5 days ago) WEBUnder BSCA, HHS will enable up to 10 additional states to create state CCBHC programs under Medicaid every two years starting in 2024, providing …

https://www.hhs.gov/about/news/2023/09/21/approaching-60th-anniversary-community-mental-health-act-1963-biden-harris-administration-awards-nearly-130-million-expand-certified-community-behavioral-health-clinics-across-us.html

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Fetterman, Smith want a Senate mental health commission

(4 days ago) WEBNow Fetterman and Smith are unveiling a bill to establish a bipartisan Senate mental health commission they say would address gaps in patient care, …

https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/2024/05/10/fetterman-smith-want-senate-mental-health-commission/

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Fetterman & Smith Introduce Bill to Establish Senate Commission …

(2 days ago) WEBWashington, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senators John Fetterman (D-PA) and Tina Smith (D-MN) introduced the United States Senate Commission on Mental Health Act of 2024.The bill …

https://www.fetterman.senate.gov/press-releases/news-fetterman-smith-introduce-bill-to-establish-senate-commission-on-mental-health/

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What is the Mental Health Act? - Rethink Mental Illness

(Just Now) WEBThe Mental Health Act says when you can be taken to hospital, kept there, and treated against your wishes. This can only happen if you have a mental disorder that puts you, …

https://rethink.org/advice-and-information/rights-restrictions/mental-health-laws/mental-health-act/

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Fact Sheet: The Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act …

(2 days ago) WEBIf you or someone you know is having thoughts of suicide or experiencing a mental health or substance use crisis, help is available and there are options to receive compassionate …

https://ncsacw.acf.hhs.gov/research/key-legislation/fact-sheet-mental-health-parity-addiction-equity-act-mhpaea/

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Modernising the Mental Health Act: getting the balance right

(3 days ago) WEBThe Mental Health Act 1983 in England and Wales is the principal piece of legislation by which people with a mental disorder can be detained and have their …

https://www.thelancet.com/journals/lancet/article/PIIS0140-6736(18)33140-4/fulltext

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The experiences of detained mental health service users: issues of

(3 days ago) WEBThe majority of individuals currently accessing mental health services are admitted to hospital, under a Section of the MHA [ 1 ]. The implementation of the Act …

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4114162/

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For Service Members, Access to Mental Health Care Streamlined …

(5 days ago) WEBAlso, a sign of success under the Brandon Act will be better mental health outcomes, he said. "From the mental health standpoint, people will be dealing with their …

https://www.defense.gov/News/News-Stories/Article/Article/3651970/for-service-members-access-to-mental-health-care-streamlined-under-brandon-act/

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Fact Sheet # 28O: Mental Health Conditions and the FMLA

(2 days ago) WEBMental and physical health conditions are considered serious health conditions under the FMLA if they require 1) inpatient care or 2) continuing treatment by a health care …

https://www.dol.gov/agencies/whd/fact-sheets/28o-mental-health

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Does the Affordable Care Act cover individuals with mental health …

(1 days ago) WEBYes. Mental and behavioral health services are considered what’s called essential health benefits. Most individual and small employer health insurance plans, …

https://www.hhs.gov/answers/health-insurance-reform/does-the-aca-cover-individuals-with-mental-health-problems/index.html

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

(9 days ago) WEBWHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW: California is accelerating the distribution of billions of dollars in new funding available to counties and others to construct outpatient, …

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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Mental Health Act - NHS

(5 days ago) WEBThe Mental Health Act (1983) is the main piece of legislation that covers the assessment, treatment and rights of people with a mental health disorder. You can read the Mental …

https://www.nhs.uk/mental-health/social-care-and-your-rights/mental-health-and-the-law/mental-health-act/

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Mental Health Awareness Month GovInfo

(7 days ago) WEBIn 1955, Mental Health America joined and supported the Commission on Mental Illness and Health which was created by Congress. In July 1955, a joint …

https://www.govinfo.gov/features/mental-health-awareness-month-2024

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Tackling Mental Health Challenges in the Public Safety Sector

(7 days ago) WEBBecause mental health issues among public safety workers is a growing concern, the NORA Public Safety Sector Council held a meeting with experts across the …

https://blogs.cdc.gov/niosh-science-blog/2024/05/09/mental-health-public-safety-sector/

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What is the Mental Capacity Act? - Mind

(2 days ago) WEBWhat are my rights under the Mental Capacity Act? You have the right to make your own decisions if you have capacity and are aged 16 or over. There are some exceptions. For …

https://www.mind.org.uk/information-support/legal-rights/mental-capacity-act-2005/about-the-mental-capacity-act/

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Mental Health Act Statistics, Annual Figures, 2022-23 - GOV.UK

(2 days ago) WEBMental Health Act Statistics, Annual Figures, 2022-23. This publication is the official source of statistics on uses of the Mental Health Act in England. From: NHS …

https://www.gov.uk/government/statistics/mental-health-act-statistics-annual-figures-2022-23

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Mental Health & Substance Use Disorders Medicare

(Just Now) WEBMedicare covers certain screenings, services, and programs that aid in the treatment and recovery of mental health and substance use disorders. If you or someone you know is …

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

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H.R.8444 - To amend the Public Health Service Act to direct the

(Just Now) WEBSummary of H.R.8444 - 118th Congress (2023-2024): To amend the Public Health Service Act to direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services, acting …

https://www.congress.gov/bill/118th-congress/house-bill/8444

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Homeless youths; Disability barriers to help; Preventing vet suicides

(7 days ago) WEBThe National Conference of State Legislatures reported in 2023 that each year approximately one in 30 youths ages 13 to 17 years old experience homelessness. The …

https://www.oklahoman.com/story/opinion/2024/05/18/opinion-letters-homeless-youths-disability-barriers-to-help-preventing-vet-suicides/73618674007/

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The experiences of detained mental health service users: issues of

(1 days ago) WEBBackground When mental health service users are detained under a Section of the Mental Health Act (MHA), they must remain in hospital for a specific time …

https://bmcmedethics.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/1472-6939-15-50

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Pennsylvania Justices Mull Liability Under Mental Health …

(8 days ago) WEBRiley Brennan. The Pennsylvania Supreme Court is mulling a decision if health care providers can be held liable under the Mental Health Procedures Act for …

https://www.law.com/thelegalintelligencer/2024/05/15/justices-consider-health-care-providers-liability-for-denied-care-under-the-mental-health-procedures-act/

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Mental health center in the Castro under suspicious threat of …

(9 days ago) WEBBy Cydney Hayes. -. May 19, 2024. Queer LifeSpace, a LGBTQIA+-focused mental health center in the Castro, is the latest San Francisco small business under …

https://48hills.org/2024/05/mental-health-center-in-the-castro-under-suspicious-threat-of-eviction/

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Public Health Considerations for Correctional Health

(6 days ago) WEBCorrectional health is community health. CDC provides treatment guidelines and other correctional health resources. Correctional health encompasses all aspects …

https://www.cdc.gov/correctional-health/about/index.html

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About Down Syndrome Birth Defects CDC

(8 days ago) WEBWhat it is. Down syndrome is a condition in which a person has an extra copy of chromosome 21. Chromosomes are small "packages" of genes in the body's cells, …

https://www.cdc.gov/birth-defects/about/down-syndrome.html

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