Funding Grows for the Social Determinants of Health and Mental Health
The latest surge in funding for the social determinants of health and mental health reflect populations impacted by trauma.
August 2021
Delaware bill to support mental health needs of elementary school students clears legislature, awaits governor’s signature
Representative Valerie Longhurst (l) and Senator Marie Pinkney (r) of Delaware A bill to address the mental health needs of children in Delaware ( HB 100 ) passed both the House and Senate unanimously in June and now awaits Governor John Carney’s signature. Strong support for the bill came from the Delaware State Education Association (DSEA), said Deb Stevens, director of instructional advocacy at DSEA. DSEA and the Department of Education collaborate on PreK-12 trauma/resilience issues and...