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A Unified Vision for Transforming Mental Health and Substance Use Care
This statement calls for policy, programs and standards that prioritize mental health care and address the social and economic conditions.
State Policy Platform for Addressing the U.S. Mental Health & Addiction Crisis
The Kennedy Forum's policy platform to aid states in leveraging federal funds to address rising rates of mental health and substance use disorders acr...
Recommendations of Congressman Patrick J. Kennedy on Combating Drug Addiction and the Opioid Crisis
This report outlines Former Congressman Patrick J. Kennedy's recommendations to the President's Commission on Combating Drug Addiction and the Opioid...
A Consumer Guide to Drug Formularies: Understanding the Fundamentals of Behavioral Health Medications
This publication provides an overview of how prescription drug formularies work and how they are regulated. The issue brief is designed to help consu...
Evaluating State Mental Health and Addiction Parity Statutes: A Technical Report
Describes the process that was used to identify key elements of legal codes relating to parity across all 50 states.
Filing An Appeal Based On a Parity Violation
This issue brief describes different types of potential parity violations to illustrate one’s right to file an appeal based on how health plans treat...
Don't Deny Me: Fact Sheet
Parity is now a human rights issue; it is time to demand change. Review the fact sheet below to learn more.
Illinois Providers Report Barriers to Mental Health and Addiction Coverage for Their Patients
The results of this survey on provider experiences suggest that problems may exist in accessing mental health and addiction coverage and that further...
Don't Be Denied
If you know what to watch out for, you will be better equipped to assert your rights.
