US Senators Tim Butler and Lisa Murkowski have introduced a package of mental health bills aimed at improving mental health services across the country. The legislation package includes the Mental Health Access Improvement Act, which would expand Medicare coverage to include licensed professional counselors and marriage and family therapists. Another bill, the Mental Health Professionals Workforce Shortage Loan Repayment Act, seeks to address the ongoing shortage of mental health professionals by offering student loan repayment to those who choose to work in this field. The package also includes the Effective Suicide Screening and Assessment in the Emergency Department Act, which would develop best practices for suicide screening and assessment in emergency departments.
Take action now! Click the link below to learn more about this crucial legislative package aimed at improving mental health services in the United States. Discover how Senators Butler and Murkowski are working to expand Medicare coverage, address the shortage of mental health professionals, and develop best practices for suicide screening. Your awareness and support can help make a difference in the mental health crisis facing our nation.
