- Lawmakers are eyeing several areas of interest related to mental health and substance use policies. Priorities include developing a broader and more diverse workforce to serve a growing population; extending telehealth flexibilities; strengthening youth mental health, crisis care, and suicide prevention; addressing drug supply issues; improving treatment; and oversight of existing funds. In addition, two House-passed bills are awaiting Senate consideration: one would authorize grants to fund school-based mental health while the second would require agencies that get state educational grants to implement suicide awareness and prevention policies for grades six through 12. (Article here)
February 24, 2022
Mental Health