Congress Passes Blunt-Backed Mental Health Care Bill

Congress passes Blunt-backed mental health care bill
The legislation would create a pilot program in eight states allowing community mental health centers to snag more federal funding if they provide certain mental health services to patients. Clinics would have to offer 24-hour psychiatric care, for …
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Mental health groups split over Rep. Murphy's bill
Among those opposing the bill because of its involuntary treatment provisions is the Bazelon Center for Mental Health Law, whose president, Robert Bernstein, said, "Many serious organizations seem to have an 'any port in the storm' mentality …
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Family members key in helping veterans seek mental health treatment …
Local veterans advocates say focusing outreach efforts on family members is key to helping veterans who suffer from mental-health issues to seek proper treatment. In some cases, a veteran may not exhibit … “There's pre-screenings for deployments and …
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