Mental Health is on many lawmaker's agenda as a bi-partisan topic it gets lots of support, but how often are bills getting passed in Congress that can make a change?
PHILADELPHIA — Sen. John Fetterman, who has been open about his struggle with depression, wants to create a federal commission focused on mental health. Fetterman, a Pennsylvania Democrat, introduced a bill last week with Sen. Tina Smith, D-Minn., to create the commission, which would provide policy recommendations to Congress and the president about improving access and affordability of .
In its first year, the commission would study coverage of mental health services under federal health plans; reimbursement rates for mental health care services; and workforce challenges.
PHILADELPHIA — Sen. John Fetterman, who has been open about his struggle with depression, wants to create a federal commission focused on mental health. Fetterman, a Pennsylvania Democrat, introduced a bill last week with Sen. Tina Smith, D-Minn., to create the commission, which would provide policy recommendations to Congress and
The senator, once hospitalized for depression, said he wants mental health to be viewed as part of health as a whole, not separated from physical health.