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Mental Health Support for Healthcare Workers: Grants, Awareness, and Suicide Prevention.

This law aims to improve the mental health and resilience of healthcare professionals, ultimately leading to better quality care for all citizens. It establishes grant programs for hospitals and clinics, especially in rural and underserved areas, to offer psychological support and suicide prevention programs for their staff. Furthermore, the Act mandates a national education campaign to combat the stigma associated with healthcare workers seeking mental health assistance.
Key points
New funding (grants) for healthcare facilities to create or enhance mental health support programs for doctors, nurses, and other professionals.
Priority support directed towards rural areas and regions facing healthcare professional shortages, aiming to stabilize and improve local care access.
Implementation of a national initiative to reduce the stigma associated with healthcare professionals seeking mental health or substance use disorder services.
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2021-12-09
For 392
Against 36
Abstain 0
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Additional Information
Dr. Lorna Breen Health Care Provider Protection Act
Print number: HR 1667
Sponsor: Rep. Wild, Susan [D-PA-7]
Process start date: 2021-03-08
Voting date: 2021-12-09
Meeting no: 1
Voting no: 419