Despite advances, behavioral health legislation still lags behind

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Despite advances, behavioral health legislation still lags behind

The COVID-19 pandemic, which has led to over $16 trillion in increased healthcare, criminal justice, child welfare, education, and labor market costs. has pushed the topic of mental and behavioral health to the forefront for many Americans. In a new study, Penn State researchers examined all federal behavioral health legislation over the last three decades and found that while federal mental and behavioral health policies have increased in number, opportunities for improving behavioral health policy remain.

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