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

(Just Now) WEBHere are the steps for Status of Legislation: Introduced Passed House. More on This Bill. Constitutional Authority Statements ; CBO Cost Estimates [1] coordination of federal efforts related to behavioral health; maternal mental health and substance use disorders; prevention and treatment of mental and behavioral health issues for veterans

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

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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 regulations related to mental health (e.g., mental health crisis response, suicide prevention, children’s mental health) and

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

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

(8 days ago) WEBFollowing this, they sent it to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. This bill includes plans to: Reauthorize programs put forward in 2016 by the 21st Century Cares Act. Expand …

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

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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. The President’s fiscal year 2023

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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Policy Issues Mental Health America

(1 days ago) WEBMental 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 take on meaningful roles in the community when they receive the support they need for mental health challenges.

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

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

(5 days ago) WEB“(a) In general.—The Secretary shall establish, within the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, an office to coordinate work relating to behavioral health crisis care across the operating divisions and agencies of the Department of Health and Human Services, including the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services …

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

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NAMI Releases Latest Report Exploring State-Level Mental Health

(Just Now) WEBSep 13, 2023. NAMI released today a new publication: NAMI State Legislation Report: Trends in State Mental Health Policy (2022), which highlights and summarizes significant state mental health legislation from 2022. This report is intended as a guide for mental health advocates and policymakers when looking to create comprehensive mental …

https://www.nami.org/About-NAMI/NAMI-News/2023/NAMI-Releases-Latest-Report-Exploring-State-Level-Mental-Health-Legislation-in-2022

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Trends in State Mental Health Policy - nami.org

(6 days ago) WEBthe nation’s mental health crisis has only intensified as pandemic-related isolation ended. Around 3 in 10 adults reported symptoms of anxiety or depression in February 2022, compared to a rate of 1 in 10 in January 2019. Child and Adolescent Mental Health The legislation found in this section is aimed at awareness

https://www.nami.org/NAMI/media/NAMI-Media/PDFs/NAMI_2022_State_Legislation_Report.pdf

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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 systems and providers, protecting the rights of consumers, providing funding for services, and supporting research and innovation. As a major funding source for mental health …

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

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

(9 days ago) WEBHere are the steps for Status of Legislation: Introduced Passed House. More on This Bill. Constitutional Authority Statements and except with respect to enforcement by the Secretary of section 712 or any other provision of part 7 in any case relating to mental health benefits and substance use disorder benefits (as such terms are defined in

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

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NAMI Releases Report on State Mental Health Legislation

(2 days ago) WEBDec 21, 2020. Today NAMI released a new publication, State Legislation Report: Trends in State Mental Health Policy (2019), a report that summarizes and showcases significant state mental health legislation from 2019 in advance of upcoming 2021 state legislative sessions. State legislatures are often the drivers of mental health policy and NAMI

https://www.nami.org/About-NAMI/NAMI-News/2020/NAMI-Releases-Report-on-State-Mental-Health-Legislation

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Mental health, human rights and legislation

(5 days ago) WEB1.5 Applying the human rights framework to legislation on mental health 22 1.5.1 A cross-sectoral approach to mental health and well-being 23 1.5.2 Challenging stigma and discrimination 25 1.5.3 Access to quality, person-centred and rights-based mental health care and support 25 1.5.4 Transition to community-based mental health care and …

https://www.ohchr.org/sites/default/files/documents/publications/WHO-OHCHR-Mental-health-human-rights-and-legislation_web.pdf

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Senate committee passes legislation on mental health, emergency

(3 days ago) WEBThe Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor and Pensions May 23 passed legislation that included proposals on mental health and emergency pediatric services during a markup session.The AHA submitted a statement for the hearing, expressing support for the passage of the Dr. Lorna Breen Health Care Provider …

https://www.aha.org/news/headline/2024-05-23-senate-committee-passes-legislation-mental-health-emergency-pediatric-services

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Mental Health: Mental Health Benefits Legislation

(6 days ago) WEBThe Community Preventive Services Task Force (CPSTF) recommends mental health benefits legislation as a way to improve financial protection and increase appropriate use of mental health services for people with mental health conditions. In particular, CPSTF recommends legislation that helps ensure there are no greater restrictions for mental …

https://health.gov/healthypeople/tools-action/browse-evidence-based-resources/mental-health-mental-health-benefits-legislation

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Kaine & Colleagues Introduce Legislation to Increase Mental …

(6 days ago) WEBWASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senator Tim Kaine (D-VA), a member of the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee, joined Senator Jeff Merkley (D-OR) in introducing the Elementary and Secondary School Counseling Act, bicameral legislation that would boost the availability of mental health providers in …

https://www.kaine.senate.gov/press-releases/kaine-and-colleagues-introduce-legislation-to-increase-mental-health-resources-for-students-in-schools

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HHS Mental Health Accomplishments by the Numbers

(8 days ago) WEBHHS Mental Health Accomplishments by the Numbers. Launched 988, with more than 9.5 million calls received since July 2022. Under this administration, HHS invested more than $1.5 billion, improved answer rates to more than 90 percent across all modalities, launched nationwide text and chat in English and Spanish, launched …

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

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What is the Mental Health Act 1983? - Mind

(9 days ago) WEBThe Mental Health Act 1983 is the law in England and Wales which was updated in 2007. It tells people with mental health problems what their rights are regarding: Assessment and treatment in hospital. Treatment in the community. Pathways into hospital, which can be civil or criminal. Many people who receive inpatient treatment on psychiatric

https://www.mind.org.uk/information-support/legal-rights/mental-health-act-1983/about-the-mha-1983/

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MATSUI AND COLLEAGUES INTRODUCE BIPARTISAN …

(3 days ago) WEBWASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, CongresswomanDoris Matsui (D-CA) and Representatives Larry Bucshon (R-IL), Angie Craig (D-MN), Marcus Molinaro (R-NY), and Paul Tonko (D-NY) introduced the Ensuring Excellence in Mental Health Act, a bill which would provide a permanent authorization of the Certified Community Behavioral Health …

https://matsui.house.gov/media/press-releases/matsui-and-colleagues-introduce-bipartisan-legislation-expand-community-based

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Mental Health Legislation and Human Rights

(9 days ago) WEBAccording to Principle 20, those charged with or convicted of criminal offences should have access to the best available mental health care and should, "to the fullest extent possible", receive the same protections and safeguards as other patients. In most Australian jurisdictions, however, provisions relating to the rights of forensic …

https://humanrights.gov.au/our-work/disability-rights/publications/mental-health-legislation-and-human-rights

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NAMI's State Mental Health Legislation Report (2020-2021)

(6 days ago) WEBThe report concludes that 2020-2021 were unique years, with recent trends on mental health in states’ policymaking accelerated by concerns related to the COVID-19 pandemic. More details on the COVID-19 pandemic and many other issues impacting individuals with a mental health condition and their families can be found in the report.

https://www.nami.org/nami-news/namis-state-mental-health-legislation-report-2020-2021/

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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 Health Act on the government legislation website. People detained under the Mental Health Act need urgent treatment for a mental health disorder and are at risk of harm

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

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Gov. Whitmer Signs Bill to Ensure Equal Insurance Coverage for …

(2 days ago) WEB"That’s why this bipartisan legislation requiring comprehensive insurance coverage for mental health and substance use disorder services is so vital. I am grateful for my legislative colleagues on both sides of the aisle and Governor Whitmer for coming together to recognize the importance of mental health care coverage and delivering …

https://www.michigan.gov/whitmer/news/press-releases/2024/05/21/gov-whitmer-signs-bill-to-ensure-equal-insurance

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Children and young people’s mental health: government response

(3 days ago) WEBThis is the government’s response to the 25 recommendations made by the Health and Social Care Committee ( HSCC) in its report published on 9 December 2021: Children and young people’s mental

https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/children-and-young-peoples-mental-health-government-response

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Congresswoman Bush Reintroduces Helping Families Heal Act

(1 days ago) WEBWashington, D.C. (May 20, 2024) — Congresswoman Cori Bush (MO-01) announced the reintroduction of the Helping Families Heal Act, first-of-its-kind legislation to expand mental health services for communities harmed by police violence. The bill establishes grant programs within the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) …

https://bush.house.gov/media/press-releases/congresswoman-bush-reintroduces-helping-families-heal-act

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Mental health policy and services in England - House of Commons …

(5 days ago) WEBThe Mental Health Units (Use of Force Act) 2018, also known as ‘Seni’s Law’, requires mental health units to have a policy on, and record information relating to, the use of force in mental health units. It also requires staff to be trained in the use of force and for a responsible person to be appointed to oversee introduction of the

https://commonslibrary.parliament.uk/research-briefings/cbp-7547/

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Law gives equitable coverage for mental health, substance abuse

(7 days ago) WEBUpdated:12:15 PM EDT May 24, 2024. LANSING, Mich. — Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer signed new legislation Tuesday that will provide more equitable insurance coverage of mental health and

https://www.wzzm13.com/article/news/politics/michigan-politics/governor-whitmer-signs-bill-provide-equal-insurance-coverage-for-mental-health-substance-abuse/69-4154712d-1bc7-4810-9009-159307c21e6e

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Whitmer signs bill requiring equal mental health coverage

(2 days ago) WEBDetroit Free Press. 0:02. 1:18. Gov. Gretchen Whitmer signed legislation Tuesday expanding requirements for insurance providers in Michigan to provide coverage for mental health and substance

https://www.freep.com/story/news/politics/2024/05/21/michigan-mental-health-coverage-parity-medical-insurance/73785493007/

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

(5 days ago) WEBHere are the steps for Status of Legislation: To amend the Public Health Service Act to revise and extend projects relating to children and to provide access to school-based comprehensive mental health programs. at least 1 community-based mental health provider, including a public or private mental health entity, health care …

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

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Michigan closes 'loopholes' with signing of mental health, …

(Just Now) WEBUpdated Wed, May 22nd 2024 at 1:17 PM. A new Michigan law is aiming to close "loopholes" to make sure mental health and substance abuse disorder patients get the care they need. Gov. Gretchen

https://wwmt.com/news/local/michigan-mental-health-substance-abuse-insurance-law-physical-care-governor-gretchen-whitmer-government-politics-legislation-lansing-ingham-county-state

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