Mental Health + Physical Health = Health.
We know a lot about how mental and physical health are related. Physical exercise and healthy eating are good for our mental health too, for example. But when it comes to the illness side of the equation, too often we keep the two in their own silos. That is...
Proposed State Budget Amendments
On February 2nd the senate and house money committees reported their respective amendments to the state budget for 2025-2026. Once adopted by the full senate and house, negotiations between the two committees will reconcile the differences, and eventually the...
Virginia Legislature Addressing Mental Health and the Criminal Justice System
Nearing Halfway Point in Session Legislators have advanced several bills addressing our priority to Decriminalize Mental Illness and Address the Needs of People with Mental Health Challenges in the Criminal Justice System. Some examples: HB1712 and SB1194 Arrest of...