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Healthy Minds Policy Initiative

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New mental health laws take effect in Oklahoma, expanding …

WEBNovember 16, 2023. Four bills developed by Healthy Minds Policy Initiative in the 2023 legislative session took effect in Oklahoma this month, expanding Oklahomans’ access …

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Aging and mental health in Oklahoma

WEBAlthough Oklahoma has taken steps to prioritize older adult mental health in recent years, the state still ranks 46 th in the nation for depression among those 65 and older. It has a …

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2021 Impact Report

WEBSecuring federal funds to bolster mental health treatment. Since its inception in 2019, Healthy Minds has secured nearly $24 million in new, accountable public funding for …

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Behavioral health workforce series: Oklahoma's greatest needs and

WEBIn this four-part series, Healthy Minds Policy Initiative explores the state of Oklahoma’s behavioral health workforce, action areas for policymakers and a special focus on the …

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2024 Oklahoma legislative session: Mental health policy preview

WEBOklahoma legislators begin their work in 2024 as the state faces record levels of suicides and unintentional drug overdoses. However, lawmakers have a unique …

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Mental health highlights of the 2022 legislative session

WEBFor the second regular session of the 58th Oklahoma Legislature, mental health remained a unifying, bipartisan issue. Lawmakers recognized the challenges facing our state — …

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Connecting mental health and Oklahoma schools

WEBConnecting mental health and Oklahoma schools. March 18, 2021. In this report, we offer a comprehensive view of school-based mental health services in Oklahoma as they stand …

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A primer on 988 in Oklahoma

WEBA primer on 988 in Oklahoma. August 24, 2022. In July 2022, the 11-digit National Suicide Prevention Lifeline phone number became 988 — three digits to talk with a mental …

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The state of Oklahoma's behavioral health workforce

WEBWith roughly $30 million in targeted funding and policy initiatives, Oklahoma can significantly strengthen workforce pipelines to meet the state’s growing need for …

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2022 Oklahoma legislative session: Mental health opportunities

WEBMental health loan repayment Oklahoma can begin to address shortages in its mental health workforce – overburdened and stretched thin by increased demand for services – …

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Ensuring parity in Oklahoma: Leveling the playing field for mental …

WEBFederal Action. George W. Bush signed the Paul Wellstone and Pete Domenici Mental Health Parity Act (MHPAE) into law at the end of 2008. Its mission was to ensure that …

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From research to reality: The transformation of Tulsa's mental …

WEBHealthy Minds’ extensive research on children’s mental health showed how soaring mental health need among Oklahoma children in the wake of the COVID-19 …

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Tulsa receives nearly $13 million in federal grants to expand …

WEBThe grants will fund new initiatives that deliver critical behavioral health services to children and youth. The City of Tulsa and Tulsa Public Schools will each …

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Healthy Minds expands programming, opens central Oklahoma …

WEBMay 4, 2023. Healthy Minds Policy Initiative has expanded its programmatic and geographic footprint to accelerate Oklahoma’s transformation of behavioral health policy and …

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2021 Oklahoma Legislative Session: Mental health highlights

WEB2021 State Legislative Budget. The Legislature appropriated about $335 million dollars to the Oklahoma Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services …

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Surveying Oklahoma’s behavioral health workforce

WEBSurveying Oklahoma’s behavioral health workforce. December 16, 2022. Nearly 14,000 behavioral health care professionals are licensed in Oklahoma. These nurses, social …

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Behavioral Health Workforce Licensure

WEBBehavioral health workforce licensure in Oklahoma. Nearly 14,000 professionals make up Oklahoma's licensed behavioral health workforce. Each of these licenses vary by …

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HB 4106 signed into law

WEBHB 4106 signed into law. May 20, 2022. Oklahoma Gov. Stitt signed into law Healthy Minds’ top policy priority for the 2022 legislative session. HB 4106 by Rep. Mark Vancuren (R …

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