The legislation seeks to hold health insurers accountable and comply with federal regulations that require parity in mental health services.
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Posted inHuman Services
Anger at DMHAS as employees demand agency fill staffing shortages
The Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services has made limited hiring progress and the vacancies are dangerous, union members say.
Posted inHealth
Youth suicides are up in CT, and officials are broadening response
A new screening tool at Connecticut Children’s Medical Center is part of a broadened push to respond to the youth mental health crisis in CT.
Posted inEnergy & Environment
Climate change and the young generations: Their anxiety is real
As mental health professionals start to recognize that anxiety about climate change exists, many young people are using it as a jumping off point for activism.
Posted inHealth
Kids’ crisis centers are opening, but who’s going to pay for it?
The centers, meant to address children’s mental health needs, were started with one-time ARPA money. Advocates say they need recurring funds.
Posted inHealth
Federal funds to boost mental health care for teens in northwest CT
CT was awarded $1.2 million to improve rural teens’ access to mental health services by increasing providers’ capacity and adding new ones.
Posted inEducation
Killingly approves contract for mental health center in schools
Last year a complaint was filed with the state about the Killingly board of education’s previous decision to not add mental health services.
Posted inEducation
Legislators expected to focus on children’s mental health
CT lawmakers plan to focus on mental health and other issues including more support for educators and preventing sex crimes against children.
Posted inEducation
How to talk to your kids about the Texas school shooting
Experts share tips and best practices for talking to children about the shooting at the Uvalde, Texas elementary school.
Posted inHealth
Lamont budget would expand mental health services, other health care initiatives
New psychiatric beds and other services for children top a list of mental health investments in the $24.2 billion budget Gov. Ned Lamont unveiled Wednesday.
Posted inHealth
CT legislative leaders: Mental health system in ‘deep crisis’ is priority in 2022 session
House and Senate leaders say that Connecticut’s overburdened and understaffed mental health system will be a legislative priority in 2022.
Posted inEducation
School-age children are seeking out mental health care more than ever
An influx of students showed up in crisis at school in recent months, and the trend continued into the school year.
Posted inEducation
Bill addressing children’s mental health heads to governor
The House of Representatives gave final approval to legislation addressing the impact of COVID on students’ mental health and education.
Posted inPolitics
Congress aims to address gaps in mental health access laid bare by COVID-19
Suicides, depression, anxiety and other mental health problems are on the rise, and will get worse, experts say.
Posted inHealth
CT Latinos suffer high COVID-19 infection rates as their jobs force public interaction
Connecticut Latinos are paying a steep price during the pandemic, including suffering high levels of stress.