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Fetterman & Smith Introduce Bill to Establish Senate Commission …

(2 days ago) WEBThe bill would establish a U.S. Senate Commission on Mental Health tasked with providing Congress and the president independent, expert policy recommendations to improve access to and affordability of mental health care services. “Before I sought help for my …

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

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Rep. Jamaal Bowman Introduces the ACCESS In Mental Health Act …

(4 days ago) WEBFor Immediate Release. WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congressman Jamaal Bowman, Ed.D. (NY-16), along with 16 of his colleagues, introduced the …

https://bowman.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-jamaal-bowman-introduces-the-access-in-mental-health-act-to-strengthen-mental-health-workforce

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H. Rept. 117-364 - RESTORING HOPE FOR MENTAL HEALTH AND …

(5 days ago) WEBH. Rept. 117-364 - RESTORING HOPE FOR MENTAL HEALTH AND WELL-BEING ACT OF 2022 117th Congress (2021-2022) Committee Report Show Overview . Listen. …

https://www.congress.gov/congressional-report/117th-congress/house-report/364/1?overview=closed

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AHA proposes congressional actions to address mental health crisis

(8 days ago) WEBAHA proposes congressional actions to address mental health crisis. Feb 03, 2022 - 03:18 PM. In a statement submitted to the House Ways and Means for a hearing …

https://www.aha.org/news/headline/2022-02-03-aha-proposes-congressional-actions-address-mental-health-crisis

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Mental Health Caucuses Hold Roundtable with Current and …

(Just Now) WEBWASHINGTON, DC - On Wednesday, May 8, 2024, House Mental Health Caucus Co-Chairs Reps. Grace F. Napolitano (D-CA-31), Don Beyer (D-VA-08), and …

https://napolitano.house.gov/media/press-releases/mental-health-caucuses-hold-roundtable-current-and-former-professional

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The State of Mental Health in America Mental Health …

(2 days ago) WEBIn 2019-2020, 20.78% of adults were experiencing a mental illness. That is equivalent to over 50 million Americans. The vast majority of individuals with a substance use disorder in the U.S. are not receiving treatment. …

https://www.mhanational.org/issues/state-mental-health-america

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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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Biden pledges ‘mental health care is health care’ with new rule

(4 days ago) WEBPresident Joe Biden on Tuesday announced new action to guarantee access to mental health care, unveiling a proposed rule that would ensure mental health …

https://www.cnn.com/2023/07/25/politics/biden-mental-health-care-coverage/index.html

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Congress pushes for bill to expand mental health access - KSAT.com

(9 days ago) WEBSecuring Facilities for Mental Health Services Act would add hospital beds for mental health patients Stephania Jimenez , Anchor Published: January 18, 2024, …

https://www.ksat.com/news/local/2024/01/19/congress-pushes-for-bill-to-expand-mental-health-access/

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Committees - H.Res.1242 - 118th Congress (2023-2024): …

(7 days ago) WEBCommittees considering H.Res.1242 - 118th Congress (2023-2024): Prioritizing mental health to the same degree as physical health to address the …

https://www.congress.gov/bill/118th-congress/house-resolution/1242/committees

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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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Black men speak up about mental health barriers and resources

(1 days ago) WEBThe American Counseling Association want Congress to pass the Telemental Health Care Act of 2023 which would amend the Social Security Act to …

https://www.yahoo.com/news/black-men-speak-mental-health-103040055.html

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How to Talk with Legislators about Mental Health Issues

(3 days ago) WEBWhile my focus is on mental health, these strategies should also work well for just about any type of legislation for which you may want to advocate. Here are 10 …

https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/the-recovery-coach/201905/how-talk-legislators-about-mental-health-issues

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Advocacy Groups Aim To Tackle Mental Health, Heart Issues …

(7 days ago) WEBNational developmental disability advocacy groups are inking multimillion-dollar partnerships with some big players in health care in a push to better address co …

https://www.disabilityscoop.com/2024/05/21/advocacy-groups-aim-to-tackle-mental-health-heart-issues-among-those-with-idd/30889/

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Congress (Finally) Talks Black Male Mental Health

(Just Now) WEBThe prompting came as Smith, who now plays for the Washington Commanders, joined panelists sharing their work and experiences with members of …

https://sacobserver.com/2024/05/congress-finally-talks-black-male-mental-health/

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BOST BACKED VETERANS’ MENTAL HEALTH BILL PASSES HOUSE

(2 days ago) WEBJune 23, 2022. WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Representative Mike Bost (IL-12) today applauded House passage of the Supporting the Resilience of Our Nation’s Great …

https://bost.house.gov/2022/6/bost-backed-veterans-mental-health-bill-passes-house

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Bush revives bill to provide mental health services to families

(7 days ago) WEBRep. Cori Bush (D-Mo.) revived a bill this week to provide mental health resources for families that have been affected by police violence. The Helping Families …

https://thehill.com/homenews/house/4676951-cori-bush-bill-mental-health-resources-victims-police-shootings/

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Patrick J. Kennedy works to reduce stigma around mental health

(Just Now) WEBAbout 11 million people dealt with both, but many did not receive professional treatment, partially because of a persistent stigma leading to silence and …

https://www.cbsnews.com/video/patrick-j-kennedy-works-to-reduce-stigma-around-mental-health-substance-use-with-new-book/

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Barriers to healthcare access among U.S. adults with mental health

(3 days ago) WEB2.2. Mental health challenges (MHC) MHC was treated as the primary independent variable of interest for this study and the classification of “mental health …

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC8214217/

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Special Message to the Congress on Mental Illness and Mental

(8 days ago) WEBYet mental illness and mental retardation are among our most critical health problems. They occur more frequently, affect more people, require more prolonged treatment, …

https://www.presidency.ucsb.edu/documents/special-message-the-congress-mental-illness-and-mental-retardation

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90% of US adults say mental health is a crisis in the United States

(4 days ago) WEBCongress Facts First 2024 Elections Business Tech Media More than half identified mental health issues among children and teenagers as a crisis, as well as …

https://www.cnn.com/2022/10/05/health/cnn-kff-mental-health-poll-wellness/index.html

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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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HHS announces national strategy to improve maternal mental …

(2 days ago) WEBThe Department of Health and Human Services May 14 announced a national strategy to address maternal mental health and substance use issues. The strategy …

https://www.aha.org/news/headline/2024-05-14-hhs-announces-national-strategy-improve-maternal-mental-health-care

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Mental health professionals talk to Congress about taking the

(6 days ago) WEBMental health professionals from various branches of the military told Congress on Wednesday that the biggest challenge to getting service members to seek …

https://laist.com/news/kpcc-archive/trying-get-more-military-members-seek-mental-healt

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