Senator Tina Smith is introducing a handful of bipartisan bills that expand mental healthcare services during the pandemic.
Couple of weeks.
/// the coronavirus pandemic is taking a toll on our lives... from job loss ?
"* to social isolation ?
"* and burnout for essential workers on the front lines.
On top of that ?
"* there is a national shortage of mental health services.
Now ?
*- one minnesota lawaker is making it her mission to tackle the problem.
Senator tina smith is introducing a handful of bipartisan bills that expand mental healthcare services during the pandemic.
They give financial support to providers who want to increase their capacity ?
"* outreach and crisis intervention to people in need.
Altogether ?
"* the bills allocate 200?
"* million dollars for americans who are looking for help.
Xxx "i really believe that mental health and physical health are connected, it's just as important to address people's mental health needs as it is to address heart disease or some sort of infection, it's extremely important."
Both bills passed the u.s. house of representative s.
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"* they hit
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