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Mental Health Policy Action We Can All Get Behind: Crisis Line Investment
With co-author – Dr. Michael Hogan We are in a rare time when national action to improve mental health services seems possible—even likely. However, the downside of this positive opportunity is that reforms that emerge may be more defined by what can be agreed upon—and probably, inexpensive—rather than what is needed. We write to propose a limited but exceedingly important policy initiative that has already been advanced. But first, a little background: In our view, it’s essential that reform addresses real problems. Creating new national roles (e.g. Assistant Secretary of DHHS for Mental Health) and supporting actions … [Read More...]
