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State Policy Platform for Addressing the U.S. Mental Health & Addiction Crisis

The Kennedy Forum's policy platform to aid states in leveraging federal funds to address rising rates of mental health and substance use disorders acr...

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Recommendations of Congressman Patrick J. Kennedy on Combating Drug Addiction and the Opioid Crisis

This report outlines Former Congressman Patrick J. Kennedy's recommendations to the President's Commission on Combating Drug Addiction and the Opioid...

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A Unified Vision for Transforming Mental Health and Substance Use Care

This statement calls for policy, programs and standards that prioritize mental health care and address the social and economic conditions.

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Mental Health Media Guide

The Mental Health Media Guide is a groundbreaking, comprehensive resource for content creators designed to help expand positive mental health portraya...

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Healing the Nation: Advancing Mental Health and Addiction Policy

This guide from Well Being Trust provides federal policymakers with actionable solutions at every possible entry point, including comprehensive, inclu...

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Parity Glossary

Learn more about the parity glossary.

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Health in Mind: A Philanthropic Guide for Mental Health and Addiction

This guide from the Penn Center for High Impact Philanthropy identifies approaches that are most effective at preventing, treating, and supporting the...

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APA Parity Poster

Federal law is clear that insurers can no longer discriminate against patients with mental illness, including substance use. But how many people know...

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Appeal Support

Learn more about the appeal process and the materials needed to file an appeal.

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