| Hi Peter,
Welcome to our first Inseparable newsletter!
As a member of Team Inseparable, we want to make sure that you have everything you need to be the stellar advocate we know you are! Our goal is to make sure you are up to date on legislation both nationally and in the states. We’ll give you a glimpse into important mental health news across the country. There is a lot moving as we work toward bettering mental health, and we can’t do it without you.
Our work to improve mental health care and services across the country will continue, and we’re glad you’re here with us. |
| Inseparable is thrilled to announce the launch of the State Legislative Mental Health Caucus. So far, 95 legislators from 33 states – 24 Republicans, one Independent, and 69 Democrats – have joined. The new caucus will serve as a space for legislators to work together, share resources, and keep up with the latest legislative trends in mental health.
This movement isn’t about politics; instead, it’s uniting people through their shared commitment to mental health. In a deeply polarized time, mental health has emerged as an important issue where policymakers are coming together in a bipartisan way. Please read more to learn about our work on the ground. >> |
| Inseparable sponsored the Change for Good Forum on Student Mental Health by Health Schools Campaign. This conversation featured fantastic speakers from across the country, including Katie Dealy, Director of Engagement, Office of the U.S. Surgeon General and Roberto Rodríguez, Assistant Secretary for Planning, Evaluation, and Policy Development, U.S. Department of Education. |
- The need for accessible, affordable mental health treatments is more apparent than ever. Nearly 22% of young adults received mental health treatment in 2021, up from about 19% in 2019.
- This increase can be attributed to the higher demand for access from the pandemic. This crisis has ultimately created a “massive” increase in anxiety and depression globally according to the World Health Organization.
- A spike of this extent serves as a wake-up call to countries to pay more attention to mental health and provide better access to care.
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- Connecticut has been stepping up for children’s mental health through policymaking.
- These bills target mental health services, resources for schools, and early childhood intervention. With these impacts, children are able to directly reach mental health help if they need it.
- We know that youth mental health is in a crisis right now. It’s amazing to see the progress that Connecticut is pushing and we hope that other states will follow soon.
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| NJ school nurses on the front lines of a mental health crisis – New Jersey 101.5
- School nurses in New Jersey are busier than ever attending to children who are not only sick but are experiencing depression, anxiety, and even suicidal thoughts.
- Nurses have also noticed kids are dealing with numerous problems including stress, isolation, family dysfunction, pandemic disruptions, and gun violence.
- It’s time to prioritize children’s mental health. These issues make it difficult for children to come to school ready to learn and there are issues with shortages in school nurses.
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| Thanks for reading our very first newsletter! Stay tuned for more updates in your in-box.
-Team Inseparable |
| It’s okay to not be okay. If you or someone you know needs help, call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 988. Crisis Text Line also provides free, 24/7, confidential support via text message to people in crisis when they text HOME to 741741.
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