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Mental Health Matters: Policy Framework on Workforce Mental …

(2 days ago) People also askWhat is the National Task Force on workforce mental health policy?The Mental Health Matters: National Task Force on Workforce Mental Health Policy was formed in response to the challenges states are facing around mental and behavioral health in the workplace.Mental Health Matters: Policy Framework on Workforce Mental Healthncsl.orgWhat is Mental Health and Psychological Support (MHSS)?Dr. Spoorthi Prakash

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Behavioral Health Workforce 2023 Brief - bhw.hrsa.gov

(7 days ago) WEBBehavioral Health Workforce, 2023. December 2023. The United States is experiencing a mental health crisis with increased levels of unmet behavioral health needs among people of all ages.1 The capacity of the behavioral health workforce to meet the demand is limited by supply and distribution challenges. However, the challenges facing the

https://bhw.hrsa.gov/sites/default/files/bureau-health-workforce/Behavioral-Health-Workforce-Brief-2023.pdf

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Workforce SAMHSA

(2 days ago) WEBSAMHSA works with federal and other partners to increase the supply of trained and culturally aware professionals to address the nation’s behavioral health needs. The behavioral health workforce functions in a wide range of prevention, health care, and social service settings. These settings include prevention programs, community-based

https://www.samhsa.gov/workforce

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Fact Sheet: Biden- - The White House

(2 days ago) WEBStrengthen the Mental Health Workforce and System Capacity issued a new policy that makes it easier for Service members to seek support by self-initiating a referral for a mental health

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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FACT SHEET: Biden- - The White House

(6 days ago) WEBPromote the mental well-being of our frontline health workforce. DOD is revising its policy that outlines requirements for notifying military commanders when service members seek mental health

https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/statements-releases/2022/05/31/fact-sheet-biden-harris-administration-highlights-strategy-to-address-the-national-mental-health-crisis/

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Understanding the U.S. Behavioral Health Workforce …

(8 days ago) WEBRarely is reimbursement policy designed to encourage behavioral health providers to practice in rural or otherwise underserved areas — whether through higher payment rates or other incentives — nor does it promote workforce diversity despite widespread inequities.

https://www.commonwealthfund.org/publications/explainer/2023/may/understanding-us-behavioral-health-workforce-shortage

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A Look at Strategies to Address Behavioral Health …

(6 days ago) WEBDocumented workforce challenges contribute to barriers in access to care and nearly half of the US population – 47% or 158 million people – living in a mental health workforce shortage area

https://www.kff.org/mental-health/issue-brief/a-look-at-strategies-to-address-behavioral-health-workforce-shortages-findings-from-a-survey-of-state-medicaid-programs/

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U.S. Surgeon General Releases New Framework for …

(3 days ago) WEBEmployers have a unique opportunity not only to invest in the mental health and well-being of their workforce, but also to strengthen their organizations’ success by doing so. “A healthy workforce is the foundation for thriving organizations and healthier communities,” said Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy.

https://www.hhs.gov/about/news/2022/10/20/us-surgeon-general-releases-new-framework-mental-health-well-being-workplace.html

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FACT SHEET: President Biden to Announce Strategy to …

(1 days ago) WEBThe President’s FY23 budget will invest $700 million in programs – like the National Health Service Corps, Behavioral Health Workforce Education and Training Program, and the Minority

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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It’s a New Era for Mental Health at Work - Harvard …

(3 days ago) WEBSummary. In 2019, employers were just starting to grasp the prevalence of mental health challenges at work, the need to address stigma, and the emerging link to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI).

https://hbr.org/2021/10/its-a-new-era-for-mental-health-at-work

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Fostering a Mentally Healthy Workplace - U.S. Department of …

(2 days ago) WEBWorking is an important part of recovery, and the key to helping individuals with mental health conditions succeed on the job is an inclusive, supportive workplace. As the workforce returns to the workplace, many . employees are experiencing . fear and anxiety. Thus, mental health and workplace wellbeing should be at the

https://www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/ODEP/topics/Fostering_a_Mentally_Healthy_Workplace_May_2022.pdf

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Workplace Mental Health & Well-Being — Current Priorities of the …

(7 days ago) WEBThe Surgeon General’s Framework for Workplace Mental Health and Well‑Being. Centered on the worker’s voice and equity, these Five Essentials support workplaces as engines of well-being. Each essential is grounded in two human needs, shared across industries and roles. Creating a plan to enact these practices can help strengthen the

https://www.hhs.gov/surgeongeneral/priorities/workplace-well-being/index.html

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Filling the Gaps in the Behavioral Health Workforce Bipartisan …

(Just Now) WEBEven before COVID-19, the need for a strong behavioral health workforce was great. In 2019, just more than 1 in 5 adults in the U.S. (51.5 million) had a mental health condition. That year, 19.3 million adults experienced a SUD, and 9.5 million faced both SUD and mental health conditions. By 2019, workforce shortages were a …

https://bipartisanpolicy.org/report/filling-gaps-in-behavioral-health/

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Mental Health at Work U.S. Department of Labor

(9 days ago) WEBPSA CampaignCheck out the "Mental Health at Work" PSA VideoWhat do I have to do?Things employers are required to do by lawWhat can I do to help?Tools and tips to support your workers' mental health Resources to assist young peopleTools to help communities, employers, and the workforce system support the mental health needs …

https://www.dol.gov/general/mental-health-at-work

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The Mental Health Workforce: A Primer - CRS Reports

(5 days ago) WEBSummary. Congress has held hearings and some Members have introduced legislation addressing the interrelated topics of the quality of mental health care, access to mental health care, and the cost of mental health care. The mental health workforce is a key component of each of these topics. The quality of mental health care depends …

https://crsreports.congress.gov/product/pdf/R/R43255/15

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Why mental health needs to be a top priority in the workplace

(Just Now) WEBSpotlighting the role of mental health in the workplace, the U.S. surgeon general issued new guidance outlining how long working hours, limited autonomy, and low wages aren’t just driving a U.S. labor shortage, but may actually be at the heart of the nation’s mental health crisis.. Putting mental health at the center of workplace policies …

https://www.apa.org/news/apa/2022/surgeon-general-workplace-well-being

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Mental Health in the Workplace - Centers for Disease Control and …

(2 days ago) WEBMental health disorders are among the most burdensome health concerns in the United States. Nearly 1 in 5 US adults aged 18 or older (18.3% or 44.7 million people) reported any mental illness in 2016.2 In addition, 71% of adults reported at least one symptom of stress, such as a headache or feeling overwhelmed or anxious. 4.

https://www.cdc.gov/workplacehealthpromotion/tools-resources/workplace-health/mental-health/index.html

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Mental health at work - World Health Organization (WHO)

(Just Now) WEBWork can protect mental health. Almost 60% of the world population is in work (1). All workers have the right to a safe and healthy environment at work. Decent work supports good mental health by providing: a livelihood; a sense of confidence, purpose and achievement; an opportunity for positive relationships and inclusion in a community; and.

https://www.who.int/news-room/fact-sheets/detail/mental-health-at-work

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Mental health and wellbeing : workforce action plan 2023-2025

(Just Now) WEBThis Mental Health and Wellbeing Action Plan (“this Action Plan”) sets out how Scottish Government and the Convention of Scottish Local Authorities ( COSLA) will progress a range of activity to address key workforce issues that have been raised in consultation with delivery partners. It is not intended to replace existing plans, policies …

https://www.gov.scot/publications/mental-health-wellbeing-workforce-action-plan-2023-2025/

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State of New Jersey

(4 days ago) WEBNEWARK –Attorney General Gurbir S. Grewal and the Division of Consumer Affairs today announced new measures to promote access to mental health and substance use disorder services and treatment during the COVID-19 pandemic, including a new program to make it easier for recent graduates of social work and counseling programs …

https://www.nj.gov/oag/newsreleases20/pr20200715b.html

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Division of Mental Health and Addiction Services Home

(Just Now) WEBThe Division of Mental Health and Addiction Services (DMHAS) serves as the Single State Agency (SSA) for Substance Use and the State Mental Health Authority (SMHA) as designated by the U.S. Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA). The Division oversees New Jersey's adult system of community-based …

https://nj.gov/humanservices/dmhas/home/

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Employment at the County - Bergen County New Jersey

(2 days ago) WEBAddiction Counselor - County of Bergen Department of Health Services – Division of Mental Health and Addiction Services. Under direction of a Supervising Substance Abuse Counselor or other supervisory official in a state department or other agency, acts as a case consultant or supervises work of subordinate counselors and does varied tasks involved …

https://www.co.bergen.nj.us/employment-at-the-county

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