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Mental Health America
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2211 Norfolk, Suite 810
Houston, TX 77098
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Parity Update - Regulations Released
The Departments of Health and Human Services, Labor and the Treasury today released the interim final rules for the Wellstone-Domenici Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act of 2008. The guidance released is an interim final rule and comments are being solicited. Comments are due May 3, 2010, and the new rules are effective for plan years beginning on or after July 1, 2010. Click here for more information.
Study Shows Youth Experience More Mental Health Issues
Students scurry to class everyday, but their backpacks aren't just filled with books and notepads. A new study suggests anxiety, stress and depression also hang on their shoulders.
The study, released by San Diego State University, says five times as many teens, and young adults experience mental health issues than that same age group did during the great depression and students at FSU think they know why. (WCTV , 1/12/10)
Veterans Behavioral Health Initiative - Report
Read the latest issue of Mental Health America of Greater Houston's newsletter: The Advocate - Fall 2009
Annual Membership Drive
As advocates, we work every day to promote mental health and improve the lives of those with mental illnesses, but we cannot accomplish this alone. Please consider joining your voice to ours by becoming a member of Mental Health America of Greater Houston (MHA). MHA has been a voice for mental health care in our community for over 55 years. The nominal membership fee helps to fund vital community programs like the Pro Bono Counseling Program, Women’s Mental Health, Children’s Mental Health, Information and Referral, Legislative Advocacy and Public Awareness. These programs make a direct impact throughout our community.
Membership carries no obligations. It is simply your way of standing up and declaring your commitment to good mental health for all Houstonians. For assistance, contact Susan Fordice at sfordice@mhahouston.org or click here to join today.
HEADLINE NEWS
States seeking to ban mandatory health insurance
February 1, 2010, Associated Press
APA reacts to mental health parity regulations
February 1, 2010, Medical News Today
Same genes suspected in both depression and bi-polar illnesses
January 28, 2010, National Institute of Mental Health
>>View all news stories
MHA IN THE NEWS
Confusion Reigns
January 2010, Health and Fitness Magazine
MHA Board Vice Chairman Tim Horan Receives NFL Community Quarterback Award
December 14, 2009, KRIV, Fox News Ch. 26
Texans Football Team Honors Top Volunteer
December 14, 2009, KUHF, 88.7 FM
>>View all MHA news stories
NEWS RELEASES
Parity Update
January 31, 2010
Healthcare Reforms Significantly Improve Coverage for People with Mental Illnesses
December 22, 2009
>>View all releases
MENTAL HEALTH TOPICS
> Anxiety Disorders
> Children's Health
> Depression
> Bipolar Disorder
> Eating Disorders
> Older Adults
> Recovery
> Schizophrenia
> Suicide
> What a Difference a Friend Makes
> Women's Mental Health
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 | Throughout the year, issues related to mental health subjects may occur at the federal, state, and local governmental levels which require contacts from constituents to their elected officials. To find out about current issues which may need your assistance through contacts to your elected representatives, visit our Action Center by clicking on the “ACT NOW! ACTION CENTER” logo at left. |
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