![]() However, Georgia does not have a statewide behavioral health primary prevention plan for its youth. In Georgia, suicide is the third-leading cause of death among youth ages 10-17, and in 2020, 45% of Georgia’s children aged 3-17 had difficulty accessing or were unable to access needed mental/behavioral health treatment and counseling. Georgia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities Commissioner Kevin Tanner will provide an update on the state’s priorities t o expand access to behavioral health services throughout the state. Brian Kemp signed into law on April 4, 2022. Our children and families are in crisis.”Įxpert panelists will discuss the status of the implementation of Georgia House Bill 1013 (HB1013), “The Mental Health Parity Act” Georgia Gov. “We are particularly focused on the dire need for prevention, early intervention and the services needed by children. “Following the historic passage of the Mental Health Parity Act needed to improve adults’ and children’s access to mental health services in Georgia, we’re excited to provide an update on the status of implementation and next steps needed by a variety of Georgia stakeholders,” said Eve Byrd, Carter Center Mental Health Program director. (See below for agenda and how to participate in person or online.) This free in-person and virtual event explores pressing mental health issues in Georgia and the rest of the country. of Behavioral Health’s Priorities, Georgia’s Implementation of Mental Health Parity Act, and Mental Health Programs for ChildrenĪTLANTA (May 15, 2023) - The Carter Center will convene its 27 th Rosalynn Carter Georgia Mental Health Forum on May 18, 2023. Forum to Address Updates of Georgia Dept.
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