Mental health legislation gets bipartisan support
Lawmakers crossed the aisle this session to pass legislation aimed at holding behavioral health treatment centers accountable and increasing inclusivity of severe mental illnesses that are often overlooked.
Psilocybin can break the cycle of ‘token’ mental health care
We have a right to medicines that are proven to improve these illnesses. Furthering that belief, we drafted SB1570, which allows the use of psilocybin in clinical settings under the supervision of medical professionals. We ask that you join us in changing this token system of care into one that provides real relief to those struggling with a mental health condition.
Mondays mean Senate hears true stories of mental health crisis
A Democrat Senator who has spearheaded efforts to reform mental health treatment in the state garnered bipartisan support for her legislation which aims to increase oversight of mental health services and broaden screening procedures – particularly those that are often overlooked.
Valleywise expanding mental health services in Arizona
Our ability to ensure access to quality mental health services is as important as our efforts to provide high quality medical care to all who enter our doors At Valleywise Health, we are dedicated to allocating the resources and attention that mental health deserves.
Broader range of care needed to treat those with mental illness
Across our state, the toll of mental illness is high. Nearly half of adults with a mental health condition have a substance use disorder, while nearly 10 million Americans consider suicide each year. Here in Arizona, the suicide rate is 60 percent higher than the national average. There are many contributing factors such as depression, drugs or access to care.
AHCCCS Complete Care – a game-changer for patients, providers
We congratulate AHCCCS on the implementation of AHCCCS Complete Care – a model surely to be duplicated elsewhere and one that will better serve patients, providers and everyone involved in the care for Arizonans for years to come.
Parents of mentally ill plead for expanded services at Arizona State Hospital
Gov. Doug Ducey signed into law legislation allowing private companies to lease space on the hospital grounds to provide emergency and long-term psychiatric and behavioral health services.