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📝 The Kennedy Forum Chief Policy Officer Nathaniel Z. Counts, JD co-authored a new study that illustrates the long-term budgetary benefits of investing in youth mental health - to the tune of tens of billions. Read the study on PLOS Medicine here: bit.ly/3WnPBkC

🚨 A federal lawsuit was filed by The ERISA Industry Committee over the 2024 mental health parity final rule. A new Report to Congress today shows that 7 million Americans have benefitted from its enforcement. Read the report to see the progress at stake: bit.ly/4aoit26

The FDA approved the first non-opioid pain pill in 25 years, which helps mitigate the risk of substance use disorder and provides a new option for those who need pain relief. It’s a key step in efforts to combat the ongoing opioid epidemic. Read more: cnn.it/42DA44e

Join a webinar on Feb. 13 from 2pm-3pm ET on how to measure progress on mental health/substance use screening, treatment and recovery to reach the 90-90-90 goals. Leaders from KPMG/TKF will highlight new data insights & policy implications. Register here: bit.ly/42GGcJ8

Please join TKF and KPMG for a webinar on Feb. 13 from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. ET that delves into advanced data insights on screening, treatment, and recovery for mental health/substance use care and the policy implications behind the numbers. Register today: bit.ly/42GGcJ8

A new lawsuit threatens stronger mental health protections for employees amid a national mental health crisis. Read a statement from the CEO Alliance for Mental Health, encouraging employers to step up for workers’ well-being. #protectparity Learn more: bit.ly/3WSaCnJ

On the Chief Influencer podcast, Patrick J. Kennedy talks about the unifying power of our common struggles. "If you think about what we need today to solve our mental health and addiction challenges, we need community.” 🎧 Listen to the full discussion: bit.ly/3EpI8LX

Many states are taking the lead on model parity legislation for stronger MH care. Our Senior Director of Policy is testifying in CT in strong support of S.B. 10 that exhibits parity “gold standards” that can help your state, too. Read how here: bit.ly/3F9cnHq

Legislation to watch in IL! HB1085/SB55 aims to improve network adequacy & access for MHSUD. HB1085 passed out of committee on Thurs. and is on its way to the house. We are proud to support strong MH parity advancements like this. Read more: bit.ly/3DkUIMk

The ERISA Industry Committee sued the Tri Agencies to stay enforcement of the federal parity rule. We led a letter offering support to the White House amid the suit and will work with leaders in every sector to keep quality mental health care. Learn more: bit.ly/3DtCCIb

Profiles in Mental Health Courage was featured in Axios' newsletter Finish Line. Patrick J. Kennedy says about the stories: “We've finally come to terms with this existential crisis that has befallen every single family." Read more + pick up the book here: bit.ly/4j180MX

We joined leading mental health organizations to thank the Trump Administration for responding to a suit threatening the legacy of mental health progress in the U.S. Read our statement and learn why the suit to stop the parity final rule is so concerning: bit.ly/4jiy32B

Great news for consumers in IL: Bipartisan bill HB 1085 amends the insurance code for minimum reimbursement rates for MH/SUD treatments. We met with legislators to lay out the case, building on 10+ years of parity work in the state with leaders/partners. wandtv.com/news/statehous…

Leaders from the CEO Alliance for Mental Health (including our own Rebecca O. Bagley) gathered this week to align and move forward with a unified voice for MH/SUD in 2025 and beyond. Thank you to all for their leadership to drive progress. Dan Gillison Dr. Anthony Estreet

Congratulations to longtime health care champion Patrick Conway on his new role as Optum CEO.  We look forward to his leadership and continued stewardship of integrated mental health care.

This #MentalHealthMonth, we are celebrating the release of “Mental Health Care in America,” a PBS special featuring Amy Kennedy, airing in 25+ cities and on PBS.com, helping new audiences see real stories of MH. Find your local listing: pbs.org/show/mental-he…

We were honored to play a role in a new PBS special “Mental Health Care in America,” with discussions led by Amy Kennedy. Available in 27 states and on PBS.com, this #MentalHealthMonth we want to reflect lived experiences with MH/SUD. lnkd.in/emrN55Rk

Thank you to everyone who attended our substance use disorder (SUD) convening with Patrick J. Kennedy, our partners at Mobilize Recovery, and esteemed SUD leaders. We appreciate Elevance Health Foundation for supporting these efforts to advance strategy, partnership, and change!

Tune in Sunday a.m. to see our co-founder Patrick J. Kennedy on "Meet the Press" for a special discussion on the mental health crisis in America. Thanks to NBC News & Kristen Welker for hosting. “Meet the Press” airs from 9-10 a.m. ET; 10:30-11:30 a.m. ET in NY and Washington.

Please catch Patrick J. Kennedy on Meet the Press w/ Kristen Welker, discussing how we can fight for young people's mental health. “We need to educate our kids about coping mechanisms and problem-solving skills and how they can emotionally regulate.” nbcnews.com/meet-the-press…