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State Health Policy Resources to Support Mental Health

In honor of the 72nd annual Mental Health Month this May, supported by Mental Health America, the National Academy for State Health Policy (NASHP) is showcasing recent state health policy resources to support mental health. An estimated 20.6 percent of adults and 16.5 percent of youth ages 6 to 17 experience a mental health condition each year. The COVID-19 pandemic has exacerbated these needs, negatively impacting the mental health of many children and adults. This resource page provides policy options and considerations for states interested in improving access to high-quality mental health care for youth and adults. These resources are organized into four categories: screening, treatment and delivery systems, reducing inequities, and school-based mental health systems.

Screening 

Treatment and Delivery Systems 

Reducing Inequities  

School-Based Mental Health Systems 

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