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2020 Post-Election Analysis President-Elect Joe Biden (D) vs. President Donald Trump (R) The results of the Presidential election will have a tremendous effect on the behavioral health community, specifically licensed professional counselors. The President’s stance on mental health will determine the urgency and the pace in which legislation is signed into law. Below is each candidate’s stance as well as some of their health care priorities. President Trump on Mental Health: President-Elect Biden on Mental Health: “At a time when many Americans are experi- “As a society, we need to work together to encing increased stress, anxiety, and personal eliminate the stigma felt by those who are loss, we must also ensure that our country can suffering and struggling with their mental health. meet the mental health needs of those strug- We must ensure that everyone has access to gling in this crisis.” affordable quality health care and that mental health services are covered.” n President Trump signed an Executive Order to address the negative impact of prolonged n “As President, I will ensure enforcement of shutdowns on mental and behavioral health mental health parity laws and expand funding and increase suicide prevention efforts. for mental health services.” n n “I will accelerate the deployment of telehealth The President is establishing a cabinet-level R Winner working group to assess the mental health needs of the most vulnerable, for mental health and specialty care for rural including the elderly, minorities, children, veterans, and people with communities.” disabilities. n “I will make an unprecedented investment in school mental health n The President signed legislation which allocated approximately $425 million professionals in order to double the number of psychologists, guidance in emergency funds to address mental and substance use disorders. counselors, nurses, social workers, and other health professionals employed in our schools.” Key Senate Races n Many of the 35 seats up for grabs this year were uncompetitive; so control of n Republicans currently hold 53 seats in the Senate, so Democrats need to the Senate depended on a handful of hard-fought races. gain four seats to take control of the chamber — or just three if Biden wins n Currently, Senate Republicans hold a three-seat majority and control the the presidential election, because a Democratic vice president, Kamala Harris, Senate. That may change with the results of key Senate races. would cast tie-breaking votes. n If Democrats take control of the U.S. Senate, it could lead to laws that shake up n So which Senate races were worth tracking? We took a look at key Senate key sectors such as health care, finance, and energy. races which had the most impact on who controls the Senate moving into the 117th Congress. STATE INCUMBENT CANDIDATE OTHER CANDIDATE(S) Martha McSally (R) Mark Kelly (D) n Co-sponsored S.286, The Mental Health n “Bring awareness to the issue of mental Access Improvement Act. Arizona health, reduce its stigma, and recommit n Co-sponsored legislation to make 9-8-8 the ourselves to ensuring access to care for suicide prevention hotline number. those who need it.” R Winner n John Hickenlooper helped create the Cory Gardner (R) John Hickenlooper (D) Colorado State Innovation Model to help integrate physical and mental health and n “I’m pleased to see this important funding substance use services into primary care ($2 Million Grant to Support Mental settings. Health Needs in Colorado) delivered n The governor also started a housing program Colorado to Colorado. We must keep fighting initiative to provide wrap-around services to provide mental health support like mental health care and job training to to Coloradans in need.” reduce incarceration, hospitalization, and R Winner homelessness for many of Colorado’s most vulnerable citizens. Susan Collins (R) Sara Gideon (D) n “As Speaker, I worked to improve services n Co-sponsored S.286, The Mental Health for Maine veterans—including access Maine Access Improvement Act. to mental health care, education, and homelessness prevention.” R Winner Doug Jones (D) Tommy Tuberville (R) n “I believe it’s time for us to create a strategy. It’s time to offer an effective solution for our veterans, our first responders, our neighbors who desperately need the resources that n Co-sponsored S.286, The Mental Health the federal government has failed to provide Alabama Access Improvement Act. for them. Transferring funding for mental health care back to the states will give us the power and means to help our fellow R Winner Alabamians in need.” STATE INCUMBENT CANDIDATE OTHER CANDIDATE(S) Thom Tillis ( R) Cal Cunningham (D) n Tillis has been outspoken on the need to destigmatize mental health issues n “Our mental health care system needs more North Carolina* and ensure we treat mental health with funding to provide a higher quality of care the same vigor and empathy we treat and services.” physical health. *still pending Joni Ernst (R) Theresa Greenfield (D) n “When we talk about making health care more n Joni Ernst is among a group of affordable, we must include mental health care, bipartisan U.S. Senators who have too. In the Senate, I’ll work with anyone to protect Iowa introduced legislation to provide more and expand access to mental health resources so federal money for mental health services all Iowans can get the care they need.” to rural residents. R Winner Steve Daines (R) Steve Bullock (D) n In 2016, Senator Daines announced the School Safety and Mental Health n “We must expand mental health coverage and Services Improvement Act, which would address racial and economic disparities in access Montana have improved school security by using to that care. But we must also tackle the stigma federal funds for measures such as around mental health that leads to inadequate school counselors, alarm systems and services and treatment.” training to respond to crisis. R Winner David Perdue (R) n Senator Perdue voted for the Clay Hunt Jon Ossoff (D) Suicide Prevention for American Veterans Act. The bill requires the Pentagon and n “In the compassionate society we’re building Department of Veterans Affairs to make together, we will recognize that Americans information on suicide prevention more Georgia (1)* suffering from addiction or mental illness need available to veterans and offer financial health care, not prosecution.” incentives to mental health professionals *Run Off who agree to work for the VA and help the veteran community. STATE INCUMBENT CANDIDATE OTHER CANDIDATE(S) n Senator Loeffler championed both the VA Kelly Loeffler (R) Mission Telehealth Clarification Act, which Doug Collins (R) n “Mental health is just as essential as physical will help expand the number of health care health in order for our law enforcement officers workers and professionals who can treat to remain effective in keeping our communities veterans via telehealth; and the Veterans safe, yet first responders often face serious trauma Posttraumatic Growth Act, which requires resulting from their line of work. As the son of a Georgia (2)* the VA to conduct a pilot program to study Georgia State Trooper, I understand firsthand the the benefits of nonprofit post-traumatic challenges facing our officers, and I am committed growth programs in an effort to help expand to ensuring they have access to the resources treatment options for veterans who seek needed to address their health and well-being.” *Run Off innovative therapies to combat PTSD and other mental health issues. Raphael Warnock (D) n “Protecting our mental health during this time Georgia (2) is just as important as our physical. Take care of yourself, your loved ones, and your community.” *Run Off Lindsey Graham (R) Jaime Harrison (D) n Graham announced he will push a n Harrison hosted a town hall addressing South bipartisan “Red Flag” bill to give law Carolinians’ mental, physical, and spiritual health enforcement the tools to work with mental South Carolina during the coronavirus outbreak. He was joined health professionals who can detect the by health experts and faith leaders. signs of violent individuals. R Winner n “The Farm and Ranch Stress Assistance Network N/A, Roger Marshall (R) connects farmers, ranchers, and those in agriculture- incumbent related fields to stress-assistance programs. The retiring (R) network can help those in need by offering resources like helplines, community outreach and education, Kansas support groups, and other services that can help improve mental health. An initial $2 million for the program was awarded to groups throughout the country to begin implementation of the network but more funding is needed to ensure all communities R Winner are served.” STATE INCUMBENT CANDIDATE OTHER CANDIDATE(S) Barbara Bollier (D) n “Fixing the VA also means increased access to treatment for those suffering from post-traumatic Kansas stress disorder and additional resources to support the growing ranks of women who serve.” Dan Sullivan (R) Al Gross (D) Health Platform: n Strengthen primary and preventative care; n Increase federal payments for rural health providers; n Co-sponsored S.286, The Mental Health Alaska Access Improvement Act. n Simplify and improve medical record keeping; n Support telemedicine; and n Increase health care access and oppose any Supreme Court decision that weakens or R Winner threatens the Affordable Care Act. Gary Peters (D) John James (R) n “There needs to be more funding for mental n Co-sponsored S.286, The Mental Health health and changes on pain management. The Michigan Access Improvement Act. current system has led to an over-prescription of opioids.” R Winner John Cornyn (R) n “As we continue to discuss what future MJ Hegar (D) coronavirus legislation could look like, we cannot ignore the mental n “With record-high suicide rates and deployments health impact.
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