Mental health policies are undergoing significant changes in various U.S. states, reflecting evolving public perceptions and political priorities. Here are some key stories from the frontlines of mental health policy:
Involuntary Treatment Gains Ground
States like Oregon, New York, and California are reevaluating their mental health strategies. Oregon is considering lowering the threshold for involuntary hospitalization, while New York is debating expanding Kendra’s Law to improve mental health care post-hospitalization. California’s
References:
- https://www.axios.com/2025/04/25/mental-health-crackdown-states
- https://news.emory.edu/stories/2025/04/hs_mental_health_and_public_insured_children_24-04-2025/story.html
- https://www.hklaw.com/en/insights/publications/2025/04/hk-health-dose-april-29-2025
- https://www.oleantimesherald.com/2025/04/28/ny-should-invest-in-voluntary-mental-health-treatment/
- https://www.rethink.org/news-and-stories/news-and-views/2025/nigel-farage-says-mental-health-conditions-are-over-diagnosed-we-disagree/
- https://ivypanda.com/essays/words/400-words-essay-examples/
- https://canadianinsulin.com/articles/mental-health-awareness-month-2025-raise-awareness-this-may/
- https://www.barton.edu/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/2025-Day-of-Scholarship-with-Abstracts.pdf
