Data show that the United States—especially its youth—is in mental health crisis. A public health approach that helps to improve environments where we live, work, learn, and play can positively impact mental health. ... Mental Health America (MHA), and the Center for Law and Social Policy (CLASP) in October 2023.
Mental Health Policy. Mental Health America (MHA) takes a unique approach to policy because MHA believes policy should ask people what they need to live the lives they want and support them in getting there. Recovery is founded on the principle that people can take on meaningful roles in the community when they receive the support they need for ...
The report explains key trends in mental health policy and offers lessons from NAMI State Organization leaders who played an important role in shaping some of these policies. NAMI State Legislation Report: Trends in State Mental Health Policy (2022) Many significant mental health policy decisions are made at the state-level.
S. 3663 Kids Online Safety Act (Sen. Blumenthal (D-CT) and Sen. Blackburn (R-TN) and 47 Senate co-sponsors).; S.3060 Youth Mental Health Research Act Klobuchar/Britt bill $100 Million for funding youth mental health at NIH; Appropriations for mental health block grant, Behavioral Health Coordinating Center at CDC and CDC programs for schools.
The National Institutes of Health, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and philanthropic organizations should address research gaps related to intervention development and implementation — prioritizing interventions that target inequities in emotional, mental, and behavioral health, that are needed for different age groups, and that are co-created with the populations they are ...
This report provides a snapshot of mental health status for policy and program planning, analysis, and evaluation. Why we made it Using national survey data allows us to measure a community’s mental health needs, access to care, and outcomes regardless of the differences between the states and their varied mental health policies.
Patients, providers, and policymakers are now working within this evolving framework. There is optimism in some corners – overdose death increases slowed in 2022 for the first time in years (Drug Overdose Deaths in the United States, 2002–2022 - CDC), and more Americans are seeking help for mental health issues than before. But there is ...
Research and Evaluation for Health Policy: HHS will merge the Assistant Secretary for Planning and Evaluation (ASPE) with the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) to create the Office of Strategy to enhance research that informs the Secretary’s policies and improves the effectiveness of federal health programs.
“HHS’s activities touch the lives of virtually all Americans and play a significant role in helping people impacted by mental health conditions and substance use disorders in local communities across the country,” APA said in a statement issued on April 2 in partnership with 11 other organizations devoted to improving the nation’s mental health.
The World Health Organization (WHO) today launched new guidance to help all countries reform and strengthen mental health policies and systems. Mental health services worldwide remain underfunded, with major gaps in access and quality. In some countries, up to 90% of people with severe mental health conditions receive no care at all, while many existing services rely on outdated institutional ...
Cities and states that once championed progressive approaches to mental health and drug use are continuing their yearslong course reversal, and are increasingly open to involuntary commitment.. Why it matters: The push to get people with severe mental illness help — especially those who are homeless — is a response to public backlash, but may be outpacing the availability of high-quality ...
Here are 10 key policies affecting behavioral health providers to know: CMS will implement the Innovation in Behavioral Health model, a program designed to bridge gaps between behavioral and physical health. Four states will participate in the program in 2025. CMS will introduce policy changes aimed at promoting safety planning and follow-up for patients discharged from emergency departments ...
Congressional Policy Work Continues to Address Mental Health Issues in 2023 Despite a divided Congress, bipartisan policy work is under consideration that would continue to address issues that were considered in 2022 and have carried over to the 2023–24 congressional session.
Public policies and practices should promote greater awareness and early identification of mental health conditions. Public policies should be guided by credible, evidence-based research. Justice system responses to people with mental illness should be minimized while ensuring that any interactions preserve health, well-being and dignity.
The persistent rise in mental health issues, coupled with systemic obstacles to care, necessitates robust policy reforms. Enhancing access to services, ensuring equitable insurance coverage, and expanding the mental health workforce are critical steps toward addressing this escalating crisis. The Gaps in the Current Mental Health System
Momentum is growing globally for rights-based, person-centered, and recovery-oriented mental health policies and action plans, ensuring equitable access to quality services within Universal Health Coverage (UHC). This publication provides a clear framework for strengthening leadership, governance, service delivery, and workforce capacity.
This issue brief presents KFF WHS data on access to mental health services among women and men ages 18 to 64, and it also takes a closer look at mental health coverage among women.
The stress of the pandemic is leading to substantial mental health issues across the country. ... This includes employer-based programs to treat current distress and prevent exacerbation of symptoms.
In our rapidly changing world, policies around mental health and substance use disorders have been slower to be updated. However, changing behavioral health policies is crucial for the well-being of all people in all communities. Here are 10 key steps for these policy changes to make a better and healthier tomorrow.
