Urges the Thompson School of Social Work and Public Health to convene a task force to prepare Hawaii for integrating breakthrough mental health.

The bill urges the Thompson School of Social Work and Public Health to establish a Mental Health Emerging Therapies Task Force. The Task Force will prepare Hawaii for the integration of breakthrough therapies like MDMA and psilocybin, explore opportunities to expand clinical trials and research partnerships, and develop a roadmap for statewide implementation. The Task Force will also recommend training pathways for professionals, evaluate best practices from other jurisdictions, and submit a report with findings and recommendations.

Urges the Thompson School of Social Work and Public Health to convene a task force to prepare Hawaii for integrating breakthrough mental health.

The bill urges the Thompson School of Social Work and Public Health to establish a Mental Health Emerging Therapies Task Force. The Task Force will prepare Hawaii for the integration of breakthrough therapies like MDMA and psilocybin, explore opportunities to expand clinical trials and research partnerships, and develop a roadmap for statewide implementation. The Task Force will also recommend training pathways for professionals, evaluate best practices from other jurisdictions, and submit a report with findings and recommendations.