FactCheck.org: Mental Illness and Mass Shootings
In the heartbreaking aftermath of the Uvalde school shooting, we urged everyone to take great care in how they described the relationship between mental illness and gun violence. We also committed…
‘Blueprint for Change’ for Children and Youth with Special Health Care Needs
The Health Resources and Services Administration's Maternal and Child Health Bureau (MCHB) recently released a Blueprint for Change: A National Framework for a System of Services for Children and Youth with…
In Loving Memory of Margaret Tucker
Margaret (Meg) Schweitzer Tucker passed away on May 20, 2022. She was 57. She is survived by her husband, Kevin Tucker, and her sister, Nancy Schweitzer Polidi. She was preceded…
HHS Leaders Urge States to Maximize Efforts to Support Children’s Mental Health
Families as Allies applauds the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) for its emphasis on a coordinated approach to children's mental health across state and federal agencies, as…
The Launch of the 988 Crisis Line
The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) shares on its website: "Beginning July 16, 2022, 988 will be the new three-digit dialing code connecting people to the existing…
Dept. of Education Signals Possible Changes to Section 504 Regulations
Last week, Reporter Michelle Diament in Disability Scoop reported that "the U.S. Department of Education is considering amendments to regulations implementing Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973." The Rehabilitation Act…
Judge Reeves Holds Status Conference about Monitoring Report in Ongoing Mississippi Mental Health Lawsuit
On April 4, 2022, Judge Carlton Reeves held a status conference to review Dr. Michael Hogan's first monitoring report in the ongoing federal lawsuit against Mississippi's mental health system.
National Health Law Program Moves the Nation from Mental Health Awareness to Acceptance
Last week, at the beginning of what has traditionally been called "Children's Mental Health Awareness Week," we shared our support for the National Federation of Families' declaration: "It's time to move beyond…
It is Time to Move from Mental Health Awareness to Acceptance
The National Federation of Families facilitates Children's Mental Health Awareness week during the first week of May. We applaud the Federation for beginning the 2022 week with this declaration: "It's…
Register Now for Mississippi DisAbility Megaconference on June 16-17, 2022
Presenters, sponsors, and exhibitors will share the latest information and innovations on many topics at the cross-disability conference.