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, expand clinical trials, research partnerships, and treatment capacity. It will also develop a roadmap for implementation, recommend training pathways, and evaluate best practices from other jurisdictions. The task force will include representatives from the Department of Health, University of Hawaii, mental health professionals, and individuals with lived experience.

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, expand clinical trials, research partnerships, and treatment capacity. It will also develop a roadmap for implementation, recommend training pathways, and evaluate best practices from other jurisdictions. The task force will include representatives from the Department of Health, University of Hawaii, mental health professionals, and individuals with lived experience.