Issues 2

Issues ModuleMental Health : 

Issues ModuleMental Health Foundation Policy Class Steen

Objectives : 

Objectives Identify the major themes in federal mental health policy. Identify the details of the Baker Act. Identify the details of mental health parity policies.

Federal Mental Health Policy : 

Federal Mental Health Policy Kennedy’s mental health policy goals: Prevention through a focus on causes Research and training High quality services in community settings

Community Mental Health Act : 

Community Mental Health Act Key themes Deinstitutionalization (moving clients out of mental hospitals) Community-based treatment (moving clients into the community)

Baker Act : 

Baker Act Florida law that allows for: Involuntary examination Involuntary inpatient treatment Involuntary outpatient treatment

Baker Act - Process : 

Baker Act - Process Involuntary examination Ex parte order Law enforcement Professional certificate Involuntary inpatient treatment Court approval required Involuntary outpatient treatment Court approval required

Baker Act - Rights : 

Baker Act - Rights The Baker Act specifies a number of rights that should be granted to people in mental health receiving facilities: Individual dignity Treatment Quality of treatment Informed patient consent Communication, abuse reporting, and visits Care and custody of personal effects of patients Voting in public elections Habeas corpus Participation in treatment planning and discharge planning

Mental Health Parity : 

Mental Health Parity Mental health parity = Offering insurance coverage for mental health at the same levels as physical health. Mental health parity acts = Passed by both U.S. Congress and many state legislatures. Loopholes prevent full parity.

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