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Health Care Reform, the Supreme Court, and Teens
The Supreme Court has begun taking up the legal questions around the Affordable Care Act – health care reform. And, we are again reminded of the volatility of the health care policy debate and the very real impact of health … Continue reading
New Report: How we can improve teen mental health
When the Affordable Care Act (ACA) was signed into law in 2010, it was a policy advance with major implications for teens. Among its benefits was a renewed focus on prevention and early identification of serious mental illnesses. As we … Continue reading
Inside TeenScreen: Why TeenScreen Works in Washington
Sound health policy can mean the difference between early identification of teen depression or years of needless struggle. Our health policy office works to make sure legislators and health care stakeholders understand the importance of mental health screening for young … Continue reading
Teen Mental Health Gets Bipartisan Support
Up to half of all visits to pediatricians involve behavioral or developmental concerns. Yet many primary care providers express discomfort because their training often hasn’t prepared them to diagnose and treat mental disorders. The critical shortage of child psychiatrists and … Continue reading
