Improving Mental Health Care for Veterans Act of 2020

Senate Bill 3210 - Improving Mental Health Care for Veterans Act of 2020: Overview, Status, and Impact

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Explore the details of Senate Bill 3210 Improving Mental Health Care for Veterans Act of 2020 currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on Armed Forces and National Security. Stay informed on legislative developments.

2/8/2022, 11:22 PM

Congressional Summary of S 3210

Improving Mental Health Care for Veterans Act of 2020

This bill requires the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to complete the development of a clinical practice guideline or guidelines for the treatment of serious mental illness. Under the bill, such guidelines must address the treatment of schizophrenia, schizoaffective disorder, and persistent mood disorder (including bipolar disorder I and II).

The VA must establish the Serious Mental Illness Work Group with the Department of Defense and the Department of Health and Human Services to develop such clinical practice guideline or guidelines.

Finally, the VA must complete an assessment of the 2016 Clinical Practice Guidelines for the Management of Major Depressive Disorders to determine if an update is necessary.

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Current Status of Bill S 3210

Bill S 3210 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since January 16, 2020. Bill S 3210 was introduced during Congress 116 and was introduced to the Senate on January 16, 2020. Bill S 3210's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. as of January 16, 2020

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 3210

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 3210

Primary Policy Focus

Armed Forces and National Security

Potential Impact Areas

- Drug therapy

- Government studies and investigations

- Medical research

- Mental health

- Military medicine

- Veterans' medical care

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 3210

Improving Mental Health Care for Veterans Act of 2020

A bill to require the Secretary of Veterans Affairs, in consultation with the Secretary of Defense and the Secretary of Health and Human Services, to develop a clinical practice guideline or guidelines for the treatment of serious mental illness.