News Highlights for Thursday, August 8, 2019
National Council in the News
National Council Report Proposes Action Items for Providers in Wake of Mass Shootings*
Behavioral Healthcare Executive | Coverage of the MDI Mass Violence report and its recommendations.
Daily on Healthcare: Congress considers 'red flag' legislation*
Washington Examiner | News roundup mentions the release of the MDI Mass Violence report.
U.S Shootings: New Report Reveals Most People Who Commit Mass Violence Don't Have Serious Mental Illness
Latin Times | Reprint of the Mass Violence press release.
Key Barriers Limiting Patient Access to Mental Healthcare
Patient Engagement | Article cites the 2018 Cohen Veterans Network survey on care access.
Public Policy
Trump pressured his alcoholic brother about his career. Now he has regrets.
Washington Post
Coordinating Care Of Mind And Body Might Help Medicaid Save Money And Lives
NPR
Whoa, Gov. Inslee, on claims of mental-health reforms in Washington
Seattle Times
General Behavioral Health
Report: NBA Finalizes Expanded Mental Health Program, Adds Licensed Psychiatrists
Sports Illustrated
What Experts Know About People Who Commit Mass Shootings
New York Times
*indicates a story is the result of National Council PR Team efforts.
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Lance Clark
Membership Associate
National Council for Behavioral Health
Washington DC
202-684-7457
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