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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: 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 …

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

(Just Now) WEBRestoring Hope for Mental Health and Well-Being Act of 2022. This bill reauthorizes through FY2027, expands, and modifies programs, grants, and activities …

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

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Fact Sheet: Biden- - The White House

(2 days ago) WEBThanks to the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act (BSCA), the Department of Education (ED) has awarded more than $280 million in funding to bolster the pipeline of …

https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/statements-releases/2023/05/18/fact-sheet-biden-harris-administration-announces-new-actions-to-tackle-nations-mental-health-crisis/

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Mental Health Rights Mental Health America

(1 days ago) WEBAs an organization, MHA is committed to the principles of human and civil rights inherent to the concept of equal justice under the law. This includes the rights of persons with …

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

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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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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 …

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

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Government Steps Up Efforts to Enforce Parity Law

(6 days ago) WEBGovernment Steps Up Efforts to Enforce Parity Law. An impactful new report illustrates that many health plans are not complying with the Mental Health Parity and …

https://psychnews.psychiatryonline.org/doi/full/10.1176/appi.pn.2022.03.3.32

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

(5 days ago) WEBPandemic relief money from the CARES Act and the American Rescue Plan funneled money to states and local governments to support mental health programs, …

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

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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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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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Mental Health Parity at a Crossroads KFF

(3 days ago) WEBThe focal point of these protections has evolved over the years from the narrow initial federal law, the Mental Health Parity Act of 1996 (MHPA), to the broader …

https://www.kff.org/mental-health/issue-brief/mental-health-parity-at-a-crossroads/

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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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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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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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Legal and Ethical Aspects of Mental Health Care - PMC

(3 days ago) WEBThe Mental Healthcare Act 2017 (MHCA 2017), [ 1] explicitly talks about the rights of patients with mental illness (PWMI) and lays down the ethical and legal responsibilities …

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6436399/

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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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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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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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Depression, PTSD, & Other Mental Health Conditions in the …

(9 days ago) WEBIf you have depression, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), or another mental health condition, you are protected against discrimination and harassment at …

https://www.eeoc.gov/laws/guidance/depression-ptsd-other-mental-health-conditions-workplace-your-legal-rights

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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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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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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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Pennsylvania Justices Mull Liability Under Mental Health …

(8 days ago) WEBNEWS. Justices Consider Health Care Providers' Liability for Denied Care Under the Mental Health Procedures Act "If someone is at the height of a mental …

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 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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Mental Health & Substance Use Disorders Medicare

(Just Now) WEBMental Health America – Find help for you or someone else. To learn more about mental health care. National Institute of Mental Health – Get care tips and resources. National …

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

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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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RI under fire for treatment of kids with behavioral health problems

(2 days ago) WEBPROVIDENCE − Rhode Island has violated the federal civil rights of hundreds of children with mental-health or developmental disabilities by "routinely and …

https://www.providencejournal.com/story/news/crime/2024/05/13/ri-under-fire-for-treatment-of-kids-with-behavioral-health-problems/73669428007/

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Homeless youths; Disability barriers to help; Preventing vet suicides

(7 days ago) WEBAccording to Veteran Affairs, an average of 17.5 veterans a day end their lives prematurely. In 2020, the latest numbers available reflect suicide rates to be 57.3% …

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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About Underage Drinking Alcohol Use CDC

(6 days ago) WEBSocial, academic, and legal issues: More school absences. Lower grades. Drinking and driving, which puts the safety of those who drink—as well as those around …

https://www.cdc.gov/alcohol/underage-drinking/index.html

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Public Health Considerations for Correctional Health

(6 days ago) WEBStudies show an association between people in correctional or detention facilities with a history of TBI and mental health problems, such as severe depression …

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

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Mental health center in the Castro under suspicious threat of …

(9 days ago) WEBQueer LifeSpace, a LGBTQIA+-focused mental health center in the Castro, is the latest San Francisco small business under threat of eviction related to COVID-era …

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

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Gov. Reynolds Signs HF 2673, Behavioral Health Alignment

(5 days ago) WEBToday, Gov. Kim Reynolds signed HF 2673, a bill that aligns Iowa’s 32 disconnected mental health and substance use regions into 7 unified behavioral health …

https://governor.iowa.gov/press-release/2024-05-15/gov-reynolds-signs-hf-2673-behavioral-health-alignment

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