SB446

Including certain mental health disorders in existing public health programs

Introduced·1/16/26
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West Virginia SB446 aims to integrate postpartum depression, anxiety, psychosis, and obsessive-compulsive disorders into existing public health.

West Virginia SB446 seeks to enhance public health programs by including postpartum depression, anxiety, psychosis, and obsessive-compulsive disorders. The bill mandates the Commissioner of the Bureau for Public Health, in collaboration with the Bureau for Medical Services, to educate health care professionals on early detection and diagnosis of these conditions. It also requires the integration of relevant information into public health outreach programs to raise awareness and understanding, emphasizing cultural relevance and health literacy.

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Where it stands

Current
Finance Committee
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Committee decision

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Calendar

Jan 20

1:00 PM

Senate Health and Human Resources Committee Meeting

History

Jan 21

Senate

Reported do pass, but first to Finance

Jan 21

Senate

To Finance

Jan 16

Senate

Filed for introduction