Category: Mental Health Funding

California Lawmakers Propose Involuntarily Confining Individuals With Mental Illness

California state Sen. Susan Talamantes Eggman (D-Stockton) teamed up with other local officials and health agencies to update the state’s current mental health system and conservatorships laws. Bill SB43 was introduced to legislators in March, which would allow for early intervention in response to an individual’s mental health crisis and update the criteria for determining if a…


Victoria Boosts Mental Health Support Following Federal Budget

The state Victorian government has announced a boost to mental health and wellbeing to support for Victorian schools following the 2022 federal budget announcement. “We want all Victorians to have access to the tools they need to be happy and resilient—and that’s why we’re bolstering mental health and wellbeing support at schools right across Victoria,”…


Australian Suicide Prevention Charity Pleads For Extra Funding Amid Rolling Lockdowns

An Australian suicide prevention charity is pleading for extra government funding to meet the surging demand for lifesaving help amidst repeated bouts of lockdown around the country. Parents Beyond Breakup (PBB), a national organisation dedicated to supporting parents distressed who have been alienated from their children, has seen an 85 percent increase in inbound calls…