Trump administration may rescind mental health parity rule, filing says

The Trump administration will not enforce a federal rule meant to ensure Americans with private health insurance have access to affordable mental health services and is considering rescinding it altogether, the U.S. Justice Department said in a court filing on Friday.

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Governor Stitt appoints special council to investigate Oklahoma Department of Mental Health

Governor Kevin Still has appointed an attorney as special council to look into alleged mismanagement at the Oklahoma Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services.

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Nebraska family calls for mental health reform after apparent triple murder-suicide

The family of a Cozad couple and their two sons, who died over the weekend in a triple murder-suicide, say years of mental health struggles and gaps in care contributed to the tragedy.

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Power, Privilege & Controlling the Narrative: Vested Interests in ‘Mental Health’

Alienating someone from their own meaning-making is a violent action, but happens when professionals use decontextualised diagnoses.

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RCSD looks to rethink mental health help, services for students

The youngest member of the Rochester Board of Education is taking action to help students facing mental health challenges.

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Rugby legend Jonny Wilkinson in campaign to improve mental health

The England fly-half will be at the University of Surrey promoting a new set of wellbeing exercises.

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Northampton Saints hosts pupils’ mental health day

The BBC Radio Northampton Headfest event offers children the chance to learn, relax and get moving.

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Mental health programs helping Colorado law enforcement retention rates

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