History of Mental Health

By angieee1234

  • The Community Mental Health Centers Construction Act of 1963

    the next major piece of federal legislation related to mental health policy

  • The National Alliance on Mental Illness

    improving the lives of people with mental illness and their loved ones

  • Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act

    extended coverage to care for mental health and addiction disorders

  • National Suicide Hotline Designation Act of 2020

    officially implemented with a three digit, easily remembered and dialed number, all US telecommunication providers were required to activate "988"