Mental Health Matters

The newsletter of the ISBA’s Mental Health Law Section

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May 2024 • Volume 10 • Number 4 •

May 2024 Mental Health Law Newsletter

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In This Issue

Editor’s Note

By Sandra M. Blake

A note from the editor about Mental Health Awareness Month.

Mental Health – The Key to the Kingdom

By Robert E. Wells Jr.

Mental health plays a large role in our everyday lives and, although often underfunded, various federal and state programs are intended promote increased awareness of and access to mental health services.

SAMHSA Announces Art of Recovery Project

On May 7, the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration is launching the 2024 Art of Recovery project, an initiative that highlights the impact of art on mental health and substance abuse recovery.

$46.8 Million in Behavioral Health Funding Opportunities to Advance Unity Agenda as Part of Mental Health Awareness Month

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services recently announced $46.8 million in notices of funding opportunities to promote youth mental health, grow the behavioral health workforce, improve access to culturally competent behavioral care across the country, and strengthen peer recovery and recovery support.

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