Calif. Could Be Model for Federal Mental Health Efforts, Steinberg Says

California Healthline

Last month, experts and lawmakers said the federal government should consider using California's strategy for mental health care as a model for the U.S., AP/U-T San Diego reports. The suggestion comes after lawmakers and advocacy groups  called for increased focus on mental health care services and funding, following the mass murder at a Connecticut elementary school. California voters in 2004 passed the Mental Health Services Act, which levied a special tax on high-income residents. The money has been used to help 60,000 state residents, with 20% dedicated to prevention and early intervention.

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