Tag: NAMI

Experts confident of congressional funding for US Cures Act

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Volume 389,  Number 10065
14  January 2017

How future funding for the landmark 21st Century Cures Act and repeal of the Affordable Care Act may affect its success.  [Interviews with lead sponsors Representatives Fred Upton, Diana DeGette, NIH Director Francis Collins, and patient advocates.  Full article here

Hillary Clinton proposes mental health care reforms

Susan Jaffe | Washington Correspondent for The Lancet | 7th September 2016

 Former Secretary of State and Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton unveiled her “Comprehensive Agenda on Mental Health” last week, addressing the millions Americans with mental health problems.  “Too many Americans are the-lancet-usa-blog-logo1being left to face mental health problems on their own, and too many individuals are dying prematurely from associated health conditions,” according to her proposal. “The next generation must grow up knowing that mental health is a key component of overall health and there is no shame, stigma, or barriers to seeking out care.” [Continued here]