A Renewed Hope for Millions
Posted by everyminute - 10/03/08, 02:10 pm
Advocates for mental health parity have hailed today as "a great civil rights victory" as Congress passed important legislation in the fight to end insurance discrimination. This bill will address the problem of private health insurers generally providing less coverage for mental illnesses and substance abuse than for other medical conditions.
"Research shows that physical health is directly connected to emotional health and millions of Americans know that suffering from a mental health disorder can be as frightening and debilitating as any major physical health disorder," said Dr. Nordal. "It's our hope that passage of this bill will force our health care system to finally start treating the whole person, both mind and body."
everyminute.org would like to thank all the congressmen involved in helping to end discrimination against mental health disorders. We are another step closer to a day when everyone with a mental illness at any stage of life has access to effective treatment and supports. "There is renewed hope for millions of Americans facing mental illness," said Sen. Edward Kennedy (D-Mass.)
"Research shows that physical health is directly connected to emotional health and millions of Americans know that suffering from a mental health disorder can be as frightening and debilitating as any major physical health disorder," said Dr. Nordal. "It's our hope that passage of this bill will force our health care system to finally start treating the whole person, both mind and body."
everyminute.org would like to thank all the congressmen involved in helping to end discrimination against mental health disorders. We are another step closer to a day when everyone with a mental illness at any stage of life has access to effective treatment and supports. "There is renewed hope for millions of Americans facing mental illness," said Sen. Edward Kennedy (D-Mass.)
