Sentences with phrase «increased access to mental health care»

«In the Senate, I want to fight for public safety and criminal justice reform, education programs, affordable housing, increased access to mental health care, economic development and opportunities, and social service reforms, especially as they affect middle class families and the working poor,» he said in a statement.

To support the new law increasing access to mental health care, Barden said he met with several lawmakers and served as a «broker between different stakeholders».

Not exact matches

Powerful budget committees in the State House and Senate signed off on a package of bills on Tuesday that would raise the minimum age to purchase a firearm to 21 from 18, mandate a three - day waiting period for most gun purchases, and increase funding for school safety measures and access to mental health care.

This directive will build upon additional measures to expedite referrals and treatment, including expansion of Project TEACH to connect primary care providers with mental health specialists, enhanced screening and referrals at WIC clinics and increased access to telepsychiatry for those in rural communities.

It also indicates the importance of assisting smokers with mental illness in overcoming barriers to accessing mental health care (e.g., insuring the uninsured, increasing the supply of mental health care professionals, improving linkages between primary care and mental health care) as a means to address smoking - related harm,» the authors write.

The American Public Health Association, in contrast, issued a statement praising the administration's support for violence research and increased mental health care, noting that» [t] here is an irrefutable link between access to guns and increased homicides.&Health Association, in contrast, issued a statement praising the administration's support for violence research and increased mental health care, noting that» [t] here is an irrefutable link between access to guns and increased homicides.&health care, noting that» [t] here is an irrefutable link between access to guns and increased homicides.»

Families also benefit from increased knowledge about evidence - based parenting skills and gaining access to activities and supports that build family resiliency and well - being, such as health and mental health care, social services, and educational and workforce opportunities.

He promoted the idea of meeting the needs of the whole child by expanding pre-kindergarten and after - school and summer programs, increasing access to health care and mental health services, and promoting nutritious food and regular exercise.

Depression is the leading cause of disability adjusted life years globally.1 The WHO recommends integrating mental health treatments into primary care in order to increase access to effective treatments.2 Alongside increasing prevalence, many economies are facing fiscal pressure that affect their health services.

Cutting Violence and Cutting Prison Costs in Maine: Accessing Available Federal Funds to Provide Essential Health Care (PDF - 569 KB) Fight Crime: Invest in Kids Maine (2013) Offers information on how Maine has increased access to health screenings and treatment for people with mental and behavioral health challenges — including alcohol and other substance abuse problems for improved parent - child weHealth Care (PDF - 569 KB) Fight Crime: Invest in Kids Maine (2013) Offers information on how Maine has increased access to health screenings and treatment for people with mental and behavioral health challenges — including alcohol and other substance abuse problems for improved parent - child wehealth screenings and treatment for people with mental and behavioral health challenges — including alcohol and other substance abuse problems for improved parent - child wehealth challenges — including alcohol and other substance abuse problems for improved parent - child welfare.

That includes increased funding for ACCHOs to expand in regions where there are low access to health services and high levels of disease, and in areas of mental health, disability services and aged care, and for areas where Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples have a high burden of disease or are particularly vulnerable, like ear health and renal disease, delivered through ACCHOs.

Increased funding is needed for Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisations to expand in areas where there is poor access to health services and increased burden of disease, and to grow their capacity and respond to mental health, disability and aged caIncreased funding is needed for Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisations to expand in areas where there is poor access to health services and increased burden of disease, and to grow their capacity and respond to mental health, disability and aged care Health Organisations to expand in areas where there is poor access to health services and increased burden of disease, and to grow their capacity and respond to mental health, disability and aged care health services and increased burden of disease, and to grow their capacity and respond to mental health, disability and aged caincreased burden of disease, and to grow their capacity and respond to mental health, disability and aged care health, disability and aged care needs.

In order to address trends in adverse experiences during pregnancy and the postpartum period, policymakers should consider African American women's lack of access to appropriate mental health care screening and services as well as the link between increased stress and maternal mental health.