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May 19, 2020

Our minds and bodies are inseparable—and we need mental health policy that takes care of ALL of us. No more illegal denials of coverage. No more "out of network" leaving care out of reach. Now, more than ever. Join us: inseparable.us #WeAreInseparable

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The Trevor Project’s 2022 National Survey on LGBTQ Youth Mental Health is the organization’s fourth annual national survey, amplifying the experiences of nearly 34,000 LGBTQ youth ages 13 to 24...

Jun 9

📍The Trevor Project report is an incredible resource for mental health advocates to educate and arm themselves with the newest staggering data on LGBTQ+-specific mental health issues. Check it out>>

thetrevorproject.org

The Trevor Project

First-Ever Delaware Behavioral Health and Criminal Justice Integration Summit

Jun 9

👏 Incredible to see states begin to integrate behavioral health and criminal justice and move away from the criminalization of mental health and substance abuse issues. Read more >>

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The Delaware Judiciary, in partnership with the Delaware Department of Health and Social Services (DHSS), held the first-ever Delaware Behavioral Health and Criminal Justice Integration Summit this...

Colorado kids, teens who visit emergency rooms in mental health crisis can now get free therapy

Jun 8

70% of people don’t receive follow-up care after an emergency psychiatric visit. Colorado's Follow-Up Project connects patients with regular therapy after leaving hospitals, a crucial investment in better outcomes 📢! Read more>> coloradosun.com/2023/05/25/men

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The Follow-Up Project uses suicide hotline staff to call people who’ve been discharged from a hospital after a mental health crisis

, and

, Erin Byrnes,

🎉Way to go co-sponsors:

, Kristian Grant,

, Kimberly Edwards,

We are here to help you ensure that the promise of this bill becomes a reality.

🎉 GOOD NEWS IN MICHIGAN! 🎉 HB 4707, which will help improve access to mental health care, was introduced in the House. We applaud the bill's sponsor

@feliciabrabec

and co-sponsors for championing mental health! Take action here>> actionnetwork.org/letters/write-

Terrific to see

sign legislation, alongside mental health champion and bill sponsor

@dafna_m

, to implement mental health programs in Colorado schools that ensure kids have access to life-saving preventive screenings! 👏

Jun 1

Pride has a special place in our hearts. Inspired by and modeled on the hardwon battle for marriage equality, Inseparable was founded to fight for mental health care for all. We are both inspired by the LGBTQ+ movement and compelled to fight for equality. Happy Pride 🌈

2 District Leaders Transformed School Mental Health Services. They Share How They Did It

May 30

These district leaders prove that when schools are adequately equipped with resources, there is a real improvement in the well-being of youth 📈. Read more about why investing in mental health care resources in schools is essential >>

edweek.org

Andria Amador, of Boston, and Nate Thompson, of Littleton, Colo., discuss successful responses to the student mental health crisis.

May 30

🗓️ Reflecting on Mental Health Awareness Month as it draws to a close, let's remember that mental health matters every day of the year. Let's carry this momentum and continue to advocate for equitable access to mental health care throughout the entire year!#MentalHealthIsHealth

May 25

🗣️ Language can be an important tool when advocating for mental health policy. This time around, we're breaking down some terms used to talk about mental health crises! #MentalHealthIsHealth #mentalhealtheducation

New Haven crisis response team out building relationships, trust: 'Consistency is what counts'

May 24

🚐 Mobile crisis units are breaking barriers to mental health care! Find out how Elm City Compass and others are reimagining crisis response and providing vital care, ensuring no one is left behind. Read more about these teams expanding access to care>>

nhregister.com

A COMPASS crew member went out of her way to get food for homeless men who hadn't eaten...

Guest Commentary: Helping Delaware’s children starts here - Bay to Bay News

May 24

We need to meet students where they are - in schools! Proud to see our SVP of Advocacy and Public Policy discussing the importance of expanding access to mental health resources in schools to provide early interventions to mental health crises 📍.

baytobaynews.com

Angela Kimball is the national director for advocacy and public policy at Inseparable , a coalition of people sharing a common goal to fundamentally improve mental health care policy. Take one …

People experiencing a mental health, substance use or suicide crisis deserve to receive a mental health response. We can reimagine our crisis response.

May 23

Not everyone in a mental health crisis gets the help they need. This #MentalHealthAwarenessMonth 🗓️, learn what an effective community crisis system looks like and how to get involved to #ReimagineCrisis.

reimaginecrisis.org

#ReimagineCrisis

Great to see

continuing to invest in the mental health of Colorado youth. 🙌

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@NatlGovsAssoc

May 22

On Saturday @GovofCO Jared Polis signed legislation to improve earlier access to behavioral health services for Colorado youth. Learn more: vaildaily.com/news/jared-pol #YouthMentalHealth

May 19

We’re more inspired than ever to advocate for the millions of Americans directly impacted by our broken mental health care system.

Three years ago, Inseparable launched with the goal of fighting for a future where mental health policy, no longer an afterthought, helps our country thrive. Since its inception, Inseparable has campaigned in states across the country to make mental health care accessible to all.

Kudos to

for holding such an incredibly informative town hall! 👏 For those who missed it, watch it here >> tinyurl.com/3bemnjcp

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@NationalPTA

May 18

"Mental health screenings equip parents and schools about if a youth might need more support. They are not a diagnosis but a way to support students." -Angela Kimball, SVP @IAmInseparable #MentalHealthActionDay

Angela Kimball (

) moderates a panel at the Philadelphia #YouthMentalHealth Roundtable, speaking with

and experts from

about ways states can support parents, families & caregivers. nga.org/youthmentalhea

#MentalHealthAction #MentalHealthIsHealth #HealthActionAlliance

May 18

In honor of Mental Health Action Day, let's celebrate how far mental health has come, from how we discuss it with our loved ones to what's going on in Congress. Always more work to be done in the mental health space, but pausing and reflecting on progress is essential. 🎉

A great reminder of why making it easier for schools to provide health care will help address the youth mental health crisis. Thank you

for taking this momentous step to address youth mental health.

This guidance will make it easier for schools to deliver and get paid for care, incentivize states to opt-in to school-based Medicaid reimbursement, and help millions of kids access much needed services where they spend most of their waking hours.

📰 Big news on Mental Health Action Day! The Biden Administration is getting in on the action by releasing updated guidance on Medicaid school-based health services. #MentalHealthActionDay

Hear from parent leaders, advocates, experts and our very own SVP of Advocacy & Public Policy, Angela Kimball, on the state of youth mental health and how you can champion school-based mental health in your community. ✒️ Sign up to watch the live stream!

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Creating Safe, Supportive Learning Environments for All Students

A Virtual Town Hall with National PTA & the CDC Foundation Livestreamed on National PTA's Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube May 18, 2023 (7-8pm ET) On National Mental Health Action Day, May 18th, join...

👋 Join the

and

's virtual town hall, Creating Safe, Supportive Learning Environments for All Students, Today at 7 p.m. EDT.

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HHS Announces Additional $200 Million in Funding for 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline

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announces additional $200 million in funding for 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline:

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Funding for states, territories, and tribes will help build local capacity. The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), through the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administra...

Expanding Access to Equitable Behavioral Health Services

May 17

We applaud @commonwealthfund for highlighting the continuing need for investment in mental health equity to ensure youth POC have equal access to mental health services. 👏

commonwealthfund.org

Provider shortages, high out-of-pocket costs, and coverage gaps are preventing millions of Americans from getting the behavioral health care services they need.

Kids’ mental health and wellbeing requires schools to be inclusive and free of discrimination and bullying.

📅 On the anniversary of Brown v. Board of Education, the first Supreme Court case to address the role of school climate on youth mental health, we are reminded of the importance of ensuring a healthy school environment. #MentalHealthAction

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Using New Federal Funding to Meet Children’s Behavioral Health Needs in School

Commonwealth Fund

@commonwealthfnd

May 16

FACT: Nearly half of schools say they don’t have enough resources to provide adequate mental health services to students. #MentalHealthAwarenessMonth

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With students back in the structured environment of school, educators are working overtime to meet their behavioral health needs.

May 16

🖊️ Here's some mental health terminology every passionate advocate should know! #MentalHealthAction #MentalHealthIsHealth #HealthActionAlliance

Meeting the moment on children’s mental health: Recommendations for federal policy

May 16

🔗 To connect children and adolescents to mental health services, we must re-create the system to meet them where they are. Policymakers can lead the way. Check out

@BrookingsInst

's recommendations to improve these youth services nationwide >>

brookings.edu

In a new white paper, Richard G. Frank, Vikki Wachino, and Karina Aguilar propose federal policies to help stem the mental health crisis among children and youth.

Why I Became a Mental Health Advocate | UNICEF USA

May 15

👏 Thrilled to see young leaders like

@UNICEFUSA

advocate, Kripa Kannan, use their voice for youth mental health. A crucial reminder that young individuals deserve a say in advocating for their well-being. Kudos to Kripa for her inspiring work! >>

unicefusa.org

It's time to normalize conversations about mental health and increase access to quality resources and services for children and youth.

Prisons to contract with mental hospital for inpatient care

May 13

The criminalization of mental health in this country is a longstanding issue that needs to change. We applaud Alabama for taking a step to tackle this issue by working to provide incarcerated individuals with mental health support. 👏 Read more >>

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The ADOC says some inmates need treatment in a hospital because their illnesses are beyond the scope of treatments offered in prison.

National Center for School Mental Health

@NCSMHtweets

May 12

#ElevateTheConvo For involvement in the legislative aspect of supporting youth MH, we recommend the