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New bipartisan bill aims to strengthen national MH support for officers

Year: 2026

Type: article

Abstract: Amid growing concern about the mental health toll on law enforcement officers, lawmakers have introduced bipartisan legislation aimed at identifying and expanding effective support strategies nationwide. The bill, introduced May 13, would direct federal officials to develop best practices to reduce stigma, improve access to mental health services and peer‐to‐peer counseling, and ensure confidentiality of care, while consulting closely with mental health and suicide prevention organizations.

Source: Mental Health Weekly

DOI: 10.1002/mhw.34877

Author: Valerie A. Canady

Language: English

Topic: Policing Practices and Perceptions

Subfield: Political Science and International Relations

Field: Social Sciences

Domain: Social Sciences

SDGs: Peace, justice, and strong institutions, Good health and well-being

Open Access status: bronze

OpenAlex ID: W7162104803

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