Mental Health Laws By State

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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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State Fact Sheets NAMI

(8 days ago) WebMany important mental health policy decisions happen at the state level. But policymakers want to know how mental illness impacts their constituents. Download important state …

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

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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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Ranking the States 2022 Mental Health America

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

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

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NAMI Releases Latest Report Exploring State-Level Mental Health

(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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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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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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Grading the States: An Analysis of Involuntary Psychiatric …

(9 days ago) WebPrevention Over Punishment: Finding the Right Balance of Civil and Forensic State Psychiatric Hospital Beds The number of state psychiatric hospital beds for adults with …

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

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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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State-by-state Guide Telehealth - University of Texas at Austin

(5 days ago) WebFor Mental Health and Medical Professionals: State-by-state guide to the rules/laws about telehealth/telemedicine services across state lines Update - June 1, …

https://cmhc.utexas.edu/state_telehealth.html

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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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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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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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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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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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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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New Laws Aim to Combat the Youth Mental Health Crisis. Here's …

(4 days ago) WebBut no state has done as much as Colorado, which recently passed a law that allows Medicaid-enrolled youth up to age 21 to access the program for mental …

https://www.edweek.org/leadership/new-laws-aim-to-combat-the-youth-mental-health-crisis-heres-what-they-do/2023/08

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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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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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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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State Leaders Agree Behavioral Health a Top Bipartisan Concern in …

(1 days ago) WebPresident Joe Biden reflected in his State of the Union in March on the COVID-19 pandemic and how it had wreaked havoc on people’s day-to-day lives, spurring “a …

https://www.pewtrusts.org/en/research-and-analysis/articles/2024/04/29/state-leaders-agree-behavioral-health-a-top-bipartisan-concern-in-2024

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2023 State Maternal Mental Health Legislation Report

(6 days ago) WebIn 2023, 14 States and DC passed maternal mental health legislation (the most states in any single legislative session), including AR, CA, CT, DC, DE, IL, KY, LA, …

https://www.2020mom.org/blog/2024/2023-state-maternal-mental-health-legislation-report

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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) 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://www.wgbh.org/news/national/2024-04-29/maine-governor-signs-off-on-new-gun-laws-mental-health-supports-in-wake-of-lewiston-shootings

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Wilson, Hochul Aligned on Budget Provisions To Address Mental …

(7 days ago) WebThe public interest advocate also suggested there could have been better uses for the $1 million in the state budget to fund a law enforcement and mental health …

https://www.law.com/newyorklawjournal/2024/04/24/wilson-hochul-aligned-on-budget-provisions-to-address-mental-health/

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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 …

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

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Gov. Mills Signs New Gun Laws - Mental Health Supports

(6 days ago) WebAUGUSTA, Maine (WAGM) - Governor Mills has signed off on new gun laws and mental health supports after the deadliest shooting in the state’s history. The …

https://www.wagmtv.com/2024/04/29/gov-mills-signs-new-gun-laws-mental-health-supports/

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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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5 Takeaways From the Supreme Court Arguments on Idaho’s …

(4 days ago) WebIt says that if a state law conflicts with the federal law, the federal law takes precedence. The U.S. government disputed conservative claims that the federal law …

https://www.nytimes.com/2024/04/24/us/politics/supreme-court-idaho-abortion-law.html

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

(9 days ago) WebTurner, Idaho’s attorney, shot back that mental health could essentially open a loophole. Conservatives have long opposed allowing exceptions to strict abortion bans …

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

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