…Training in Addictions and Community Catalyst. «metric5» 32 and Washington, D.C. 6 Mental Health Funding: State increased funding for mental health services for Fiscal Year 2015. Source: National Alliance on…
…are being left behind in our response efforts,” said Benjamin F. Miller, PsyD, chief strategy officer, Well Being Trust. “The nation needs a comprehensive framework for excellence in mental health…
…availability and use of rescue drugs. Enhancing and enforcing mental health parity laws. Drug disposal programs. Support for “whole person” healthcare including mental and behavioral health, substance misuse screening within…
…for Rural Mental Health National Network of Public Health Institutes New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene Nurses Who Vaccinate Prevention Institute Public Health Institute Resolve to Save…
…drug and suicide deaths. TFAH and WBT recommend: Improving Pain Management and Treatment; Rebooting Substance Misuse Prevention and Mental Health in Schools; Addressing the Impact of the Opioid Epidemic on…
…to respond effectively. For example, accurate data could reveal disparities in access to nutrient-dense foods or mental health services, providing valuable insight for targeted public health initiatives. A more granular…
…health. Health that is now at greater risk due to what will be slower and less effective responses to disease outbreaks and environmental disasters, and fewer programs to surge public…
…and Urban Development (HUD), chronic homelessness is the state of being without housing for more than a year, or experiencing a disabling condition, including physical disability, serious mental illness, or…
…more resources to programs that promote harm reduction and access to treatment for individuals with substance use disorders including access to mental health services covered by insurance on par with…
Lauren Battle is a Government Relations Manager at TFAH where she leads the organization’s advocacy within its behavioral health portfolio, focusing on substance misuse, suicide, and mental health. Before joining…
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