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

(Just Now) Webthe Community Mental Health Services Block Grant, the Substance Abuse Prevention and Treatment Block Grant, the Pediatric Mental Health Care Access Grant, the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline program, grants related to suicide prevention, and; …

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

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The Federal and State Role in Mental Health

(1 days ago) WebThe federal role in mental health includes regulating systems and providers, protecting the rights of consumers, providing funding for services, and supporting research and …

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

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FACT SHEET: President Biden to Announce Strategy to …

(1 days ago) WebExpand access to mental health support in schools and colleges and universities. The President has committed to doubling the number of school-based …

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.7666 - Restoring Hope for Mental Health and Well …

(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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House passes bill to reauthorize, expand federal …

(Just Now) WebThe House last night voted 402-20 to pass the Restoring Hope for Mental Health and Well-being Act, bipartisan legislation that includes reauthorization through …

https://www.aha.org/news/headline/2022-06-23-house-passes-aha-supported-mental-health-bill

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FACT SHEET: Biden- - The White House

(2 days ago) WebEnsuring robust access to mental health care has been a bipartisan priority for almost 15 years, since the 2008 enactment of the Mental Health Parity and Addiction …

https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/statements-releases/2023/07/25/fact-sheet-biden-harris-administration-takes-action-to-make-it-easier-to-access-in-network-mental-health-care/

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

(4 days ago) WebToday NAMI released a new publication: the State Mental Health Legislation Report (2020-2021), which highlights and summarizes significant state …

https://www.nami.org/About-NAMI/NAMI-News/2022/NAMI-s-State-Mental-Health-Legislation-Report-(2020-2021)

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

(1 days ago) WebThe mental health system is deeply broken and underfunded. While these bills lay a foundation for reform, they are still only a beginning. Congress will need to build on them …

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

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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 …

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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2023 State Legislation Issue Brief Series: Trends in Access to …

(6 days ago) WebThere are many barriers to accessible, comprehensive and affordable mental health care. Studies show that less than half of adults with mental illness receive treatment in a …

https://www.nami.org/support-education/publications-reports/public-policy-reports/2023-state-legislation-issue-brief-series-trends-in-access-to-mental-health-care-state-policy/

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What Is Congress Doing to Advance Behavioral Health Reform?

(5 days ago) WebPediatric mental health grants. The legislation expands the scope of pediatric mental health care access grants to support the provision of information, …

https://www.commonwealthfund.org/blog/2022/what-congress-doing-advance-behavioral-health-reform

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Laws and Regulations SAMHSA

(9 days ago) WebEnhancing Access to Suicide Prevention & Mental Health Services - Codified the Behavioral Health Crisis Coordinating Office authorized the Mental Health Peer …

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

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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 …

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

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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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Biden signs law to support health care workers' mental health

(6 days ago) WebNew law aims to protect health care workers' mental health. President Joe Biden on Friday signed the Dr. Lorna Breen Health Care Provider Protection Act into law …

https://www.advisory.com/daily-briefing/2022/03/22/lorna-breen-act

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HHS Mental Health Accomplishments by the Numbers

(8 days ago) WebThe MHBG supports public mental health systems in providing community-based mental health services to adults with serious mental illness (SMI) and children …

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

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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 …

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

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Policy Issues Mental Health America

(1 days ago) WebMental Health America advocates for legislation and policy that will positively affect the lives of people with mental health conditions and their families. Mental Health Policy …

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

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House Passes Senate Veterans’ Affairs Committee Priorities as Part …

(3 days ago) WebPost-9/11 Veterans’ Mental Health Care Improvement Act of 2021—Bipartisan legislation authored by Chairman Tester and Ranking Member Moran …

https://www.veterans.senate.gov/2022/6/house-passes-senate-veterans-affairs-committee-priorities-as-part-of-comprehensive-mental-health-package

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Governor Hochul Continues Tackling Youth Mental Health Crisis …

(5 days ago) WebNew York State Office of Mental Health Commissioner Dr. Ann Sullivan said, “Youth today are facing many unique pressures. By expanding the mental health …

https://www.governor.ny.gov/news/governor-hochul-continues-tackling-youth-mental-health-crisis-nation-leading-efforts-protect

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Mental health for all

(8 days ago) WebState of California Mental health for all. California is transforming our entire mental health and substance use disorder system. The result: better behavioral health care for all …

https://mentalhealth.ca.gov/

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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 …

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

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'Daniel’s Law' passes NY Senate mental health committee

(4 days ago) WebAccording to a press release, Senator Samra Brouk announced that Daniel's Law Crisis and Services Legislation was passed through the NY Senate Mental Health …

https://www.democratandchronicle.com/story/news/2024/05/22/daniels-law-passes-ny-senate-mental-health-committee/73771982007/

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Congresswoman Bush Reintroduces Helping Families Heal Act

(1 days ago) WebMike Brown should still be alive, and today, on his 28th birthday, we are honoring him by reintroducing this vitally needed legislation. The Helping Families Heal …

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

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To protect new mothers, a federal panel prescribes mental health …

(2 days ago) WebFor help, call or text the National Maternal Mental Health Hotline at 1-833-TLC-MAMA (1-833-852-6262) or contact the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline by dialing or …

https://www.nbcnews.com/health/womens-health/protect-new-mothers-federal-panel-prescribes-mental-health-support-rcna152413

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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 …

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

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