Tag: mental-health

BucksReentry.com aims to support those reentering the community from prison

Reps. Brian Fitzpatrick and Josh Gottheimer introduced the Mental Health in Schools Excellence Program Act to addresses the shortage of mental health professionals, like school psychologists, social workers and counselors

House Bill 1420 was created after Rep. Wendi Thomas heard testimony from healthcare workers and administrators on the impact of COVID-19 on the mental health of medical professionals

H.B. 409 aims to help school personnel connect families to community health resources

Currently, mental and physical health information cannot be fully shared among providers in Pennsylvania

In other Bristol Township School District news, two Mill Creek teachers won awards from the Bucks IU

Donations are needed to purchase the van

The House Mental Health Caucus, chaired by Rep. Wendi Thomas, heard testimony from nurses and other frontline staff

The task force will attend site visits and create policies intended to save lives

H.R. 1364 expands the U.S. Department of Labor’s authority to hold health insurers and plan sponsors accountable for offering health plans that violate the Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act of 2008