CARE for Mental Health Professionals Act

Hozzl · 2023-12-15T16:06:57Z

Explore the details of Senate Bill 1075 CARE for Mental Health Professionals Act currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on Health. Stay informed on legislative developments.

12/15/2023, 4:06 PM

Summary of Bill S 1075

Bill 118 s 1075, also known as the CARE for Mental Health Professionals Act, is a piece of legislation introduced in the US Congress. The main purpose of this bill is to provide support and resources for mental health professionals who are experiencing burnout and other mental health challenges.

The bill aims to address the high rates of burnout and mental health issues among mental health professionals, such as therapists, counselors, and social workers. It recognizes the importance of these professionals in providing crucial mental health services to individuals and communities, and seeks to ensure their well-being and ability to continue their important work.

Specifically, the CARE for Mental Health Professionals Act proposes the establishment of a grant program to support mental health professionals in accessing mental health services, such as counseling and therapy. It also calls for the development of training programs to help mental health professionals recognize and address their own mental health needs. Additionally, the bill includes provisions for research on the mental health needs of mental health professionals, as well as strategies to prevent burnout and promote well-being in the workplace. It also seeks to increase awareness and reduce stigma surrounding mental health issues in the mental health profession. Overall, the CARE for Mental Health Professionals Act aims to support and protect the mental health of mental health professionals, recognizing the vital role they play in promoting mental health and well-being in society.

Congressional Summary of S 1075

Compacts, Access, and Responsible Expansion for Mental Health Professionals Act or the CARE for Mental Health Professionals Act

This bill establishes a grant program to promote interstate licensure compacts for mental health professionals. These are licensure agreements enacted by two or more states to mutually recognize the licenses of counselors, psychiatrists, psychologists, or pediatric mental health professionals.

The Health Resources and Services Administration must award grants to interstate compact commissions or professional licensing boards. Recipients may use grants for projects to (1) incentivize mental health professionals to practice in states with interstate licensure compacts, and (2) develop or maintain interstate compact commissions.

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Current Status of Bill S 1075

Bill S 1075 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since March 30, 2023. Bill S 1075 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the Senate on March 30, 2023. Bill S 1075's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. as of March 30, 2023

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 1075

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 1075

Primary Policy Focus

Health

Potential Impact Areas

- Health personnel

- Intergovernmental relations

- Licensing and registrations

- Mental health

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 1075

CARE for Mental Health Professionals Act

Compacts, Access, and Responsible Expansion for Mental Health Professionals Act

A bill to direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services, acting through the Administrator of the Health Resources and Services Administration, to establish a grant program to be known as the Mental Health Licensure Portability Program to award grants to eligible entities, and for other purposes.