The Senate is preparing a bi-partisan mental health reform bill, which actually shows promise of getting passed (no mean feat in an election year).
It all starts with the American problem of mental health. 1 in 5 adults suffer from mental health problems, but psychiatric resources are actually dwindling.
The bill would create a new government position to address mental health, as well as expanded grants to get help for children who show signs of burgeoning psychological problems.
Though the bill will undergo much scrutify and multiple changes, it shows good signs of passing the Senate.
Read full article at The Hill.
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