Mental Health Law
Be your own best advocate by knowing your mental health rights!
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Four Pieces of U.S. Legislation Affecting Your Mental Health (And Why You Should Know About Them)
How much do you know about the legislation affecting your mental health care? Admittedly, I never really thought about the topic much myself. But after a pretty traumatic hospitalization, I began to get…
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5 Ways to Observe Mental Health Awareness Month
May is National Mental Health Awareness Month! Every year during this month organizations, bloggers, individuals and non-profits raise their voices to fight the stigma behind mental health issues. And here at MSB, we’re…
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“we’re All in this together” COVID-19 Resources For the tampa Bay area
A quick and dirty list of places where you should and SHOULDN’T look for help during the Coronavirus outbreak. Rental/Housing Resources: Don’t bother with the Tampa Bay Housing Authority – their website is…
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A Tale of Two Pharmacies: How to Afford Your Medication Even Without Insurance
Today we’re talking about how to afford your medication…even WITHOUT insurance. That’s right….we’re talking about drugs, man. Specifically we’re talking about an experience where I overpaid for mine and what you can do…
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Infographic: U.S. Mental Health Law Factsheet
Get a primer on past and current mental health laws with this colorful infographic. Find out how U.S. law is working in favor of your mental health!
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Knowledge is Power – Why Understanding the Law is Vital to your Recovery
Because staring an abuser in the face and quoting provisions from the National Mental Health Act will make them think twice about infantilizing, gaslighting, or abusing you. Also it’s pretty bad ass. This…
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Soul Balm Spotlight: Breaking Down the Baker Act
SOUL BALM SPOTLIGHT: BREAKING DOWN THE BAKER ACT JULY 11, 2019 | MMORRAN1 | EDIT Ah, the dreaded Baker Act. Here in Florida, we all know it. In fact we know it so well that its colloquial…
