Policy wins and the X waiver: MHA recaps the 117th congressional session
As the new 118th Congress session begins, Mental Health America wants to take a moment to appreciate the major legislative victories in the last congressional session and highlight one new policy in particular, the X-waiver repeal.
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Guest blog: Access to genetic test impacted treatment, improved depression remission
The process of finding a medication that works can be frustrating, time-consuming, and debilitating. In fact, according to the Sequenced Treatment Alternatives to Relieve Depression (…Read More
Fix the foundation: Unfair rate setting leads to inaccessible mental health care
Note: The terms “mental health” and “behavioral health” are used somewhat interchangeably in this blog because the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and other government offices use “behavioral” in official rules and regulations. However…Read More
Black dreams and Black joy: Embracing our sacred spaces
The words of Queen Ramonda in the award-winning film Wakanda Forever boomed through the theater walls as many of us in the audience imagined our own losses: “Have I not given everything?” she screams through tears and enraged depths of…Read More
Love yourself and our world this Valentine's Day
Love is demonstrated in a variety of ways with our family, friends, and loved ones, and having a strong sense of belonging is critical to bolstering our self-esteem and maintaining our mental fortitude. But there is one relationship that often goes…Read More
The AAP’s new childhood obesity guidelines are dangerous. Here’s what to do.
Last month, the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) released new guidelines for treating childhood obesity. Professional organizations, like the AAP, often release practice guidelines that generally support and inform practitioners in a given field.…Read More
YMHLC member spotlight: Rei Scott
The 2022-2023 Mental Health America Young Mental Health Leaders Council (YMHLC) represents young leaders from across the U.S. who have created programs and initiatives that fill gaps…Read More
YMHLC member spotlight: Jill King
The 2022-2023 Mental Health America Young Mental Health Leaders Council (YMHLC) represents young leaders from across the U.S. who have created programs and initiatives that fill gaps…Read More
Guest blog: Lived experience with an eating disorder led to life-saving treatment
Content Warning: eating disorders
I was 10 years old when I was diagnosed with anorexia. In the years after, I cycled in and out of treatment. I was hospitalized four times for a total of seven months, with the…Read More