Articles for mental health care | Florida Policy Institute

Jul 2023

It's Time to Reinstate the Youth Risk Behavior Survey

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It's Time to Reinstate the Youth Risk Behavior Survey

By

Norín Dollard, PhD

Aug 2022

Funding for Behavioral Health Services in Florida: Frequently Asked Questions

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Funding for Behavioral Health Services in Florida: Frequently Asked Questions

By

Anne Swerlick

Aug 2022

Florida Lawmakers Must Do More to Improve Child Well-Being

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Florida Lawmakers Must Do More to Improve Child Well-Being

By

Norín Dollard, PhD

Jul 2022

Bolstering Florida's Behavioral Health Care Infrastructure More Important Now Than Ever

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Bolstering Florida's Behavioral Health Care Infrastructure More Important Now Than Ever

By

FPI Staff

Apr 2022

Action is Needed to Stop Florida’s Withdrawal from the Youth Risk Behavior Survey

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Action is Needed to Stop Florida’s Withdrawal from the Youth Risk Behavior Survey

By

Norín Dollard, PhD

Mar 2022

More Policy Changes Needed on School-Based Mental Health Services

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More Policy Changes Needed on School-Based Mental Health Services

By

Anne Swerlick

Norín Dollard, PhD

Feb 2022

Seizing the Opportunity: ARPA Funds Can Help Support Mobile Response Teams

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Seizing the Opportunity: ARPA Funds Can Help Support Mobile Response Teams

By

Anne Swerlick

Oct 2021

FL's Medicaid Managed Care Program Falls Far Short on Providing Quality Behavioral Health Care

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FL's Medicaid Managed Care Program Falls Far Short on Providing Quality Behavioral Health Care

By

Anne Swerlick

Health Care

Oct 2021

Commission Grappling With Same Issues Identified Over 20 Years Earlier

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Commission Grappling With Same Issues Identified Over 20 Years Earlier

By

Anne Swerlick

substance use disorder

Apr 2021

How Medicaid Expansion Would Save Florida Money

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How Medicaid Expansion Would Save Florida Money

By

Anne Swerlick

infographic

Nov 2020

Benefits of Medicaid Expansion in Florida

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Benefits of Medicaid Expansion in Florida

By

FPI Staff

Health Care

Oct 2020

Florida's Lukewarm Commitment to Investing in Behavioral Health

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Florida's Lukewarm Commitment to Investing in Behavioral Health

By

Anne Swerlick

Fully Fund Mental Health

Jun 2019

Potential Budget Savings and Revenue Gains from Medicaid Expansion in Florida

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Potential Budget Savings and Revenue Gains from Medicaid Expansion in Florida

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FPI Staff

MedEx

May 2019

Florida Must Fill Mental Health Care Gaps

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Florida Must Fill Mental Health Care Gaps

By

Anne Swerlick

Health Care

Jan 2019

FL Senate Solidifies Commitment to Criminal Justice Reform

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FL Senate Solidifies Commitment to Criminal Justice Reform

By

Tachana Joseph-Marc

Criminal Justice

Oct 2018

Amendment 5 Threatens the Health of Florida's Current and Future Residents

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Amendment 5 Threatens the Health of Florida's Current and Future Residents

By

Anne Swerlick

Tax Policy

Jul 2018

Troubling New Requirement in the School Safety Law

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Troubling New Requirement in the School Safety Law

By

Anne Swerlick

legislative session

Jun 2017

Florida Must Increase Its Support for Mental Health Services

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Florida Must Increase Its Support for Mental Health Services

By

Esubalew Dadi

Health Care

May 2017

Children, Adults Who Need Mental Health and Substance Abuse Assistance at Risk Under House Health Care Legislation

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Children, Adults Who Need Mental Health and Substance Abuse Assistance at Risk Under House Health Care Legislation

By

Anne Swerlick

mental health care

May 2017

FL Missing Chance to Boost Health Care Services for Students

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FL Missing Chance to Boost Health Care Services for Students

By

Anne Swerlick

Health Care

Feb 2017

Community-Based Treatment More Effective...

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Community-Based Treatment More Effective...

By

Esubalew Dadi

youth justice reform