Advancing Mental Health Access
According to Monica Barfield, Senate Bill 138 promises Floridians that their mental health matters, addressing the growing mental health crisis in Florida.
Florida faces challenges such as long wait times, provider shortages, and limited insurance panel access, leaving thousands without timely psychiatric care, especially in rural communities.
SB 138 is more than a bill; it’s a promise to Floridians that their mental health matters.
The bill, sponsored by Sen. Keith Truenow, and its companion House Bill, championed by Rep. Jason Shoaf, aims to expand Florida’s autonomous practice law, allowing psychiatric mental health nurse practitioners (PMHNPs) to practice independently.
- Long wait times
- Provider shortages
- Limited insurance panel access
Author's summary: Florida's mental health crisis is addressed through Senate Bill 138.