What was the Impact of COVID-19 on Mental Health? This study in the Disability & Health Journal looks at the mental health of violent crime victims during COVID. This plain language summary is part of a new series sharing highlights from the Disability and Health Journal. Why was this study done? The COVID-19 pandemic has […]
AAHD is a member of the Mental Health Liaison Group (MHLG). Available here is the February 14 statement on the House committee reported budget resolution impact on Medicaid funded mental health and substance use disorder services: PDF. […]
AAHD has joined the Mental Health Liaison Group (MHLG), as a member, sending a welcome letter to the House Energy and Commerce Committee. The MHLG requests reauthorization of the SUPPORT Act (a SUD and Opioid series of treatment programs), advocates continuation of Medicaid without cuts, and offers expertise and experience with federal behavioral health grants. […]
AAHD has joined the Mental Health Liaison Group (MHLG) asking Congress to protect Medicaid coverage. The January 29 letter is here: PDF. […]
AAHD and the Lakeshore Foundation have joined 14 national MH and SUD national organizations, led by MHA/Kennedy Forum/2 APAs in submitting comments to CMS on the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule proposed rules. We previously posted the AAHD-Lakeshore submission. The September 9 MH-SUD comments are here: PDF. […]
AAHD and the Lakeshore Foundation have joined 15 national mental health organizations, led by NAMI, thanking the Administration for finalizing the MHPAEA final rules. The NAMI led statement is here: PDF and the link to the CMS posting of the 536 page Federal Register pre-publication rule is here: Requirements Related to the Mental Health Parity and […]
AAHD has joined Mental Health Liaison Group (MHLG) members supporting FCC requirements of geo-routing of 9-8-8 mental health crisis calls. The June 27 MHLG letter to the FCC is here: PDF. […]
AAHD and the Lakeshore Foundation have joined 40 members of the MHLG and CWH, led by the Legal Action Center, requesting HHS-DOL-Treasury Dept to finalize – now – Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act (MHPAEA) final rules. The June 20 letter is here: PDF. […]
On June 6th, the Disability Community Engagement Partner Project (DCEPP) at AAHD held our fifth conversation in the 2023-2024 Disability and Health Webinar series with “It Takes All of Us: Community Care and Mental Health.” Moderated by our very own Devon Anderson, this conversation brought together community advocates in conversation about the social drivers […]
It Takes All of Us A conversation on health and disability The American Association on Health and Disability is proud to announce our next conversation in the Disability & Health Webinar Series! Join us on Thursday, June 6th from 2:00–3:30pm ET/ 11:00am-12:00pm PT, for a special conversation on community care for mental health. Explore why […]