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1. Mental Health Act - NHS
Link: https://www.nhs.uk/mental-health/social-care-and-your-rights/mental-health-and-the-law/mental-health-act/
Description: webThe Mental Health Act (1983) is the main piece of legislation that covers the assessment, treatment and rights of people with a mental health disorder. You can read the Mental Health Act on the government legislation website.
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2. Mental Health Rights | Mental Health America
Link: https://mhanational.org/issues/mental-health-rights
Description: webImportant laws that involve access to services include the Affordable Care Act (ACA) and the Mental Health Parity and Addition Equity Act (MHPAEA). To learn more about rights …
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3. MENTALHEALTHPROCEDURESACT …
Link: https://www.legis.state.pa.us/WU01/LI/LI/US/PDF/1976/0/0143..PDF
Description: webAct of Jul. 9, 1976, P.L. 817, No. 143. Cl. 50. AN ACT. Relating to mental health procedures; providing for the treatment and rights of mentally disabled persons, for voluntary and involuntary examination and treatment and for determinations affecting those charged with crime or under sentence. TABLE OF CONTENTS. Article I. General …
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4. Mental Health Act 1983 - Legislation.gov.uk
Link: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1983/20/contents
Description: webChanges to legislation: Mental Health Act 1983 is up to date with all changes known to be in force on or before 17 March 2024. There are changes that may be brought into force at a future date.
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5. What is the Mental Health Act 1983? - Mind
Link: https://www.mind.org.uk/information-support/legal-rights/mental-health-act-1983/about-the-mha-1983/
Description: webThe Mental Health Act 1983 is the law in England and Wales which was updated in 2007. It tells people with mental health problems what their rights are regarding: Assessment and treatment in hospital. Treatment in the community. Pathways into hospital, which can be civil or …
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6. Current Mental Health Legislation | Mental Health America
Link: https://mhanational.org/issues/current-mental-health-legislation
Description: webState of Mental Health in America. Learn about some of the bills introduced in the 116th Congress and where they fall in line with Mental Health America's legislative priorities: …
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7. National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH)
Link: https://www.nih.gov/about-nih/what-we-do/nih-almanac/national-institute-mental-health-nimh
Description: webNov 8, 2023 · 1955 —On July 28, The Mental Health Study Act of 1955 (Public Law [P.L.] 84-182) called for "an objective, thorough, and nationwide analysis and reevaluation of the human and economic problems of mental illness." 1956 —On August 2, Congress passed the Health Amendments Act of 1956 (P.L. 84-911).
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8. H.R.7666 - Restoring Hope for Mental Health and Well-Being Act …
Link: https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/house-bill/7666
Description: webPassed House (06/22/2022) Restoring Hope for Mental Health and Well-Being Act of 2022. This bill reauthorizes through FY2027, expands, and modifies programs, grants, and activities that focus on mental and behavioral health. Specifically, the …
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9. FACT SHEET: President Biden to Announce Strategy to Address …
Link: https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/statements-releases/2022/03/01/fact-sheet-president-biden-to-announce-strategy-to-address-our-national-mental-health-crisis-as-part-of-unity-agenda-in-his-first-state-of-the-union/
Description: webMarch 01, 2022. FACT SHEET: President Biden to Announce Strategy to Address Our National Mental Health Crisis, As Part of Unity Agenda in his First State of the Union. Briefing Room. Statements...
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10. FACT SHEET: Biden- - The White House
Link: https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/statements-releases/2023/07/25/fact-sheet-biden-harris-administration-takes-action-to-make-it-easier-to-access-in-network-mental-health-care/
Description: webJul 25, 2023 · Ensuring robust access to mental health care has been a bipartisan priority for almost 15 years, since the 2008 enactment of the Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act (MHPAEA), a...