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Mental health parity laws
Coverage of Mental health parity laws in the Nexus archive.
- NJ Rep. Kean said he battled depression. His voting record on mental health is mixed.
Rep. Tom Kean Jr. returned to Congress after being hospitalized for depression. He previously supported state mental health parity laws but voted against paid sick leave legislation.
- Mental health must be part of cancer care
Mental health parity laws aim to ensure equal coverage for mental and physical health conditions, but many Americans still face challenges in accessing quality, affordable mental health care. The article emphasizes the need to integrate mental health into cancer care.