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Mental Health Benefits: State Laws Mandating or Regulating

(Just Now) In a move aimed at boosting mental health treatment, Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius on Nov. 8, 2013 announced new rules that put teeth in the 2008 mental health equity law. The Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act, signed by President George W. Bush, requires doctors and … See more

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

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The Federal and State Role in Mental Health

(1 days ago) WEBLearn how the federal and state governments regulate, fund, and protect mental health systems and services in the U.S. Find out how federal and state laws, regulations, and …

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

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State Fact Sheets NAMI

(8 days ago) WEB800-950-6264. Or text "HelpLine" to 62640. Many important mental health policy decisions happen at the state level. But policymakers want to know how mental illness impacts …

https://www.nami.org/Advocacy/State-Fact-Sheets/

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Ranking the States 2022 Mental Health America

(4 days ago) WEBOverall Ranking 2022. JS map by amCharts. An overall ranking 1-13 indicates lower prevalence of mental illness and higher rates of access to care. An overall ranking 39 …

https://www.mhanational.org/issues/2022/ranking-states

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Public Policy Reports NAMI

(2 days ago) WEBNAMI’s State Legislation Report: Trends in State Mental Health Policy (2020-2021) summarizes and showcases significant state mental health legislation that was enacted …

https://www.nami.org/Support-Education/Publications-Reports/Public-Policy-Reports/

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NAMI Releases Latest Report Exploring State-Level …

(5 days ago) 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/nami-news/nami-releases-latest-report-exploring-state-level-mental-health-legislation-in-2022/

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Grading the States: An Analysis of Involuntary Psychiatric …

(9 days ago) WEBTreat or Repeat: A State Survey of Serious Mental Illness, Major Crimes and Community Treatment Individuals with serious mental illness who have committed major crimes …

https://www.treatmentadvocacycenter.org/reports_publications/grading-the-states-an-analysis-of-involuntary-psychiatric-treatment-laws-2018/

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Mental Health Rights Mental Health America

(1 days ago) WEBLearn about the rights and protections of people living with mental health conditions in the US. Find out how MHA advocates for liberty, autonomy, community inclusion, and …

https://mhanational.org/issues/mental-health-rights

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Age of Consent for Mental Health Treatment by State 2024

(Just Now) WEBCalifornia has one of the youngest official ages for consent to mental health treatment, at just 12 years old. These laws also stipulate that the patient is also smart and mature …

https://worldpopulationreview.com/state-rankings/age-of-consent-for-mental-health-treatment-by-state

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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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Mental health parity laws by state - Insure.com

(5 days ago) WEB103 rows · Illinois. Limited parity. 45 inpatient day and 35 outpatient visit benefit for other mental health conditions. May be subject to 50 percent co-pay and …

https://www.insure.com/health-insurance/mental-laws-by-state.html

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State Laws on Emergency Holds for Mental Health Stabilization

(6 days ago) WEBObjective: Psychiatric emergency hold laws permit involuntary admission to a health care facility of a person with an acute mental illness under certain …

https://ps.psychiatryonline.org/doi/full/10.1176/appi.ps.201500205

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States Take Action to Address Children’s Mental Health in Schools

(3 days ago) WEBBased on a national scan of state legislation introduced during the pandemic (March 2020 to December 2021), NASHP identified 92 state laws that were enacted to support …

https://nashp.org/states-take-action-to-address-childrens-mental-health-in-schools/

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

(7 days ago) WEBIt 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 …

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

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State Laws on Emergency Holds for Mental Health Stabilization

(5 days ago) WEBState Laws on Emergency Holds for Mental Health Stabilization. Objective: Psychiatric emergency hold laws permit in-voluntary admission to a health care facility of a person …

https://ps.psychiatryonline.org/doi/pdf/10.1176/appi.ps.201500205

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Best and Worst States for Mental Healthcare

(Just Now) WEBConservative laws and mandates, for example banning discussion of certain topics like sexual identity in schools, discourages people from talking about issues and …

https://healthcareinsider.com/best-states-for-mental-healthcare-346733

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SC Laws that Pertain to Mental Health - SCDMH

(3 days ago) WEBThe following are links to portions of the Code of Laws of South Carolina pertaining to DMH, voluntary and involuntary (judicial commitment and emergency admission) …

https://scdmh.net/patients_families/patient-advocacy-2/sc-laws-that-pertain-to-mental-health/

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Mental health law - Wikipedia

(7 days ago) WEBUnited States Employment. Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 ("ADA") is a civil rights law that protects individuals with depression, posttraumatic stress disorder …

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mental_health_law

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Mental Health Parity NAMI

(6 days ago) WEBAnd sadly, some forms of coverage, like Medicare and the Veterans Administration, are not required to even provide parity mental health coverage. State and federal policymakers …

https://www.nami.org/Advocacy/Policy-Priorities/Improving-Health/Mental-Health-Parity/

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Mental Health Protections - Office of the Texas Governor

(3 days ago) WEBFind information on key laws and resources for Texans living with a mental health diagnosis. This page provides information on both resources and contacts that can help …

https://gov.texas.gov/organization/disabilities/mental_health_protections

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

(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% …

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

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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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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://abcnews.go.com/US/wireStory/maine-govenor-signs-off-new-gun-laws-mental-109696105

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Gov. Kemp Signs Legislation Improving Healthcare Access and

(2 days ago) WEBAthens, GA – Governor Brian P. Kemp, accompanied by First Lady Marty Kemp, Lieutenant Governor Burt Jones, members of the General Assembly, and other …

https://gov.georgia.gov/press-releases/2024-04-19/gov-kemp-signs-legislation-improving-healthcare-access-and-affordability

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

(7 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://apnews.com/article/maine-governor-signs-laws-gun-control-4bc11dc818cc678b25488d36cf9bcfdd

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Maine govenor signs off on new gun laws, mental health supports …

(4 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 …

https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/politics/maine-govenor-signs-off-on-new-gun-laws-mental-health-supports-in-wake-of-lewiston-shootings/ar-AA1nJbnc

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Takeaways from the Supreme Court’s oral arguments over - CNN

(9 days ago) WEBShe said the federal law at issue does require hospitals to stabilize a pregnant patient with “grave mental health emergencies” but, she quickly added, that …

https://www.cnn.com/2024/04/24/politics/takeaways-supreme-court-abortion-idaho/index.html

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